Classification of stone lions

Brief introduction and species of stone lions

Lions have always been a symbol of protecting people's good luck and peace. People value the opening ceremony. People think that the stone lion is just a handicraft without opening its eyes, and it is a treasure to protect the country and the town after opening its eyes. Therefore, the stone lion must be placed on an auspicious day, and religious people or Mr. Feng Shui should be invited to open the light, so that there can be a bright future and all the best. The placement of stone lions is also regular and symmetrical, and the position is the same as the custom of male left and female right in China. That is, when people walk out of the gate, the male lion is placed on the left and the female lion is placed on the right. If there are a pair of stone lions inside and outside the gate of some buildings, they are placed in the same direction, which is in line with people's aesthetics.

Types of stone lions:

Beijing Lion: Gu Ming thinks that the Beijing lion is a stone lion in Beijing, referring to the stone lion in the Forbidden City in Beijing. The shape of Beijing lion is generally dignified and atmospheric, which is a symbol of imperial power. Beijing lion is an auspicious beast that guards the royal gate and ensures the peace of the palace, because the lion is the king of all animals, magnificent, majestic and imposing. Rulers believe that lions can not only ward off evil spirits, but also bring auspicious atmosphere. Lions in Beijing have a public mother. The lion's headdress is mane, with a loud neck, muscular and magnificent momentum.

Money lion: named after a string of ancient coins usually decorated in front of the shape of a stone lion. It is a shape among the southern stone lions. The lion offering money has the meaning of making money into treasure, and its shape is cute and smart, full of spirituality. It is one of the most common folk stone lions and is often placed in front of temples or ancestral halls. Lions who donate money are generally hermaphroditic, and lions are often decorated with large strings of copper coins, meaning lucky money and treasure. The lioness plays with the little lion, which means that people are prosperous.

Hong Kong lion: It's an exotic product. With the introduction of western banks, it first appeared in front of Hong Kong banks, hence its name. This kind of stone lion is more realistic, and its shape is similar to that of a real lion. Usually a man and a woman are a pair, or standing or standing on both sides of the bank gate. Generally, the male lion's mouth is open, indicating that he wants to make money and treasure. The lioness kept her mouth shut, indicating that she kept her money.

Chaoshan lion: like a lion and not like a lion. It is an exaggerated and beautified artistic image. According to the famous woodcarving artist Zhang's formula: "Twelve don lions" means the characteristics of Chaoshan lion's head, with emphasis on exaggerating the lion's head and highlighting the key points. The Chaoshan lion is very tall. The nose is wide, the eyes are big, the head and feet are covered with curly hair, and the body is covered with mane, which not only conforms to the lion's ecology, but also coordinates with the overall exaggeration. The head is big and the body is small, but because of the very decent sitting posture, people feel that their posture is vigorous, neat and beautiful, solemn and dignified, lively and interesting.