Stone Lions

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sculpture
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:wealth
protection against evil spirits
gptkbp:can_be_found_in gptkb:historical_sites
gptkb:museums
cultural heritage sites
temples of worship
gptkbp:carving_style realistic
gptkbp:color grey
gptkbp:commonly_found_at entrances of buildings
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of status
gptkbp:decorative_purpose landscaping
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:Han_dynasty
gptkbp:historical_significance guardians of the tombs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stone Lions
gptkbp:influence Asian art
gptkbp:inspired_by lion imagery
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:temples
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:balance
ornate details
a ball
pairs
a fierce expression
male and female pairs
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in Chinese gardens
front yards
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:architecture
public art installations
landmark designs
decorative landscaping
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:Guardian
gptkbp:is_visible_from public parks
commercial buildings
gptkbp:known_as Foo dogs
gptkbp:made_of gptkb:granite
gptkb:marble
gptkbp:material gptkb:stone
gptkbp:often_carved_by skilled artisans
gptkbp:often_placed_on stone pedestals
gptkbp:origin Chinese culture
gptkbp:represents gptkb:loyalty
courage
power and authority
gptkbp:size varies
gptkbp:symbolizes protection
gptkbp:used_in cultural festivals
ceremonial events
feng shui
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Imperial_Palaces_of_the_Ming_and_Qing_Dynasties
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5