Guardian Lion

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:statue
Mythical Creature
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Shishi
gptkb:Foo_Dog
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Buddhism
Chinese Culture
gptkbp:date gptkb:Han_Dynasty
gptkbp:feature Large Size
Ball under Paw (Male)
Closed Mouth (Female)
Cub under Paw (Female)
Curly Mane
Decorative Base
Fierce Expression
Inscribed Pedestal
Open Mouth (Male)
Ornate Details
Protective Stance
Stylized Features
Symmetrical Pair
gptkbp:gender Male
Female
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Guardian Lion
gptkbp:influencedBy Indian Lion Symbolism
gptkbp:JapaneseName gptkb:Komainu
gptkbp:KoreanEquivalent gptkb:Haetae
gptkbp:locatedOn Temples
Palaces
Homes
Tombs
Government Buildings
Entrances
gptkbp:material gptkb:stone
Bronze
gptkbp:origin gptkb:China
gptkbp:spreadTo gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Korea
gptkb:Tibet
gptkb:Vietnam
gptkbp:style gptkb:painting
gptkb:sculpture
Ceramics
gptkbp:symbolizes Power
Prosperity
Protection
gptkbp:TibetanEquivalent gptkb:Snow_Lion
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Imperial_Family
Government Officials
Wealthy Families
gptkbp:VietnameseName NghĂȘ
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_York_Guardians
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8