Chinese guardian lions

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:statues
gptkbp:are_a_common_sight_in Chinatowns worldwide
gptkbp:are_a_popular_motif_in art and design
gptkbp:are_a_traditional_symbol_of protection
gptkbp:are_believed_to_have_originated_in gptkb:the_Han_dynasty
gptkbp:are_believed_to_ward_off gptkb:Spirit
gptkbp:are_often_carved_from gptkb:marble
gptkbp:are_often_depicted_with_a_fierce_expression_to scare away intruders
gptkbp:are_often_placed_in_front_of gptkb:government_buildings
gptkbp:are_often_used_to_signify gptkb:status
gptkbp:are_part_of Chinese culture
gptkbp:are_sometimes_depicted_with_a ball of yarn
paw raised
gptkbp:are_sometimes_placed_in_pairs_to balance energy
gptkbp:come_in_pairs_of male and female
gptkbp:enhances prosperity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chinese guardian lions
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of gptkb:wealth
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:is_featured_in Chinese festivals
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by good luck
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gptkb:royalty
protection against fire
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:Chinese_mythology
gptkb:literature
ornate details
flames
Chinese paintings
gptkbp:is_often_described_as Shishi
guardian lions
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in gptkb:temples
cultural exhibitions
gptkbp:is_often_made_with gptkb:stone
bronze
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in Chinese architecture
Chinese gardens
entrances of temples
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:advertising
gptkb:home_decor
parades
commercial buildings
landscaping
ceremonial contexts
decorative elements
film and media
martial arts demonstrations
gptkbp:is_used_in feng shui
gptkbp:is_used_to protect buildings
gptkbp:known_as Foo dogs
gptkbp:symbolizes power and protection
gptkbp:the_female_lion_holds a cub
gptkbp:the_male_lion_holds a globe
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Komainu
gptkb:Shisa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6