https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/1169c6c4ed1e15155d6b2ffc0a476e8e.jpeg b6b12132af321037cece683319d1a553 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mineral Description An account of the resource 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 The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Imperial guardian lions were sculpted from large pieces of granite and marble, or cast from bronze or iron. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Marble / Granite / Stone / Bronze / Iron Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. 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 Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. 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). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Imperial Guardian Lion 石獅子 Description An account of the resource Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Man-size Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Subject The topic of the resource Protection, Architectural Ornament Han Dynasty