Vintage Rare Figurine Chinese Fоо Dogs Guardian Lions Shi Shi Family

Vintage Rare Figurine Chinese Fоо Dogs Guardian Lions Shi Shi Family The most common term for the lions in China is shi, meaning lion, or shishi (pronounced she-see) for stone lion The lion is one of the divine beasts of Chinese mythology, with the ability to drive off evil spirits This ability to drive away negative spirits and energy explains the original placement of these statues at the entrance to Buddhist temples The stone lion is full of symbolism. The female guardian rests her paw on a playful cub on its back, illustrating the yin, or inward power. She expresses nurturing strength, compassion, loving care, counsel, teaching and feminine healing. The male lion rests its paw on the embroidered sphere of imperial influence, illustrating the yang, which represents outward spirit and dominion over the physical world, the male will to power, strength, ferocity and aggressive courage. He is usually depicted with his mouth open to repel bad luck with his spiritual roar and the outward