White marble figure outside a residential building, Bejjing, China

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BEIJING, CHINA - In Chinese culture, the lion symbolises protection and is often found on doors and at entrances.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Beijing, China
Photo credit: © Paul Rushton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: architecture, asian, beijing, china, chinese, close-, decoration, decorative, door, entrance, figure, figurine, guard, guardian, home, hutong, lion, marble, oriental, ornate, protection, red, residential, symbol, symbolism