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Chinese Roof Tile of a Male Foo Dog / Buddhist Lion

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    Posted 7 years ago

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    ho2cultcha
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    Not sure what the current accepted name is for these - there are so many and i keep learning new ones! i still call them foo dogs though. Probably from the province of Shiwan.

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    1. lizzycbw lizzycbw, 7 years ago
      Apparently, they are mythical lions and their purpose is to symbolize and uphold prosperity, success, and guardianship
    2. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 7 years ago
      thank you lizzycbw!

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