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Title
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Mineral
Description
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Unearthed from the ground, minerals are some raw materials that are widely used.
Crafts
An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools.
Crafting Methods
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Imperial guardian lions were sculpted from large pieces of granite and marble, or cast from bronze or iron.
Materials
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Marble / Granite / Stone / Bronze / Iron
Usage and Application
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Supposed to have mystic protective powers, it can be found in front of such places as temples, imperial palaces, government offices or in front of homes of high ranking members of society indicating their financial and/ or social status. Also, it is used as a guardian to protect those with power in society.
Interesting Facts
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The lions are always presented in pairs, a manifestation of yin and yang, the female representing yin and the male yang. The male lion has its right front paw on a type of cloth ball simply called an "embroidered ball", which is sometimes carved with a geometric pattern. The female is essentially identical, but has a cub under the left paw, representing the cycle of life.
Symbolically, the female lion protects those dwelling inside (the living soul within), while the male guards the structure (the external material elements).
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Title
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Imperial Guardian Lion 石獅子
Description
An account of the resource
Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament.
Date
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Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD)
Format
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Man-size
Type
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Craft
Subject
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Protection, Architectural Ornament
Han Dynasty