Stone male guardian lion statue in Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
The two pairs of guardian lions placed to welcome visitors at both ends of the Supertree Grove are a prime example of traditional Chinese sculpture. Chinese guardian lions are always presented in pairs, with the male on the right, with its right paw playing with a ball that represents “power” and the female on the left, with a cub under her left paw, which symbolizes the cycle of life. According to the Taoist philosophy, the paired lions are also a representation of yin (female) and yang (male), which are the two contrasting and fundamental elements of the “Way”. While the male lion guards the entrance, the female lion protects the interior of the dwelling.
Size: 5395px × 8009px
Location: Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
Photo credit: © Carl DeAbreu / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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