The difference between kangtoushi and the lion at his desk

The lion on the kang and the lion on the table are traditional lion sculptures in China. There are some differences between them in form, use, region and significance.

First of all, the lion on the kang is a kind of wood carving with folk art characteristics, which is generally placed above the kang. They usually appear in pairs as lions and lionesses, which are called "big and small cards are unique" and "main cards" respectively. The shape of the lion on the kang is lively, and the common characteristics of the lion are: strong expression, fluffy mane and open claws; The lioness is usually peaceful and dignified, and is characterized by motherhood. Kangtoushi, which mainly appears in the northwest, is an important decoration in rural family rooms in the northwest Han nationality area, and has the meaning of exorcism.

Desk lion refers to the lion sculpture placed on the desk, which is usually used in offices, business places and other places. Table lions are more solemn in shape, showing a more stable style, mostly made of bronze or porcelain, which has high artistic value. The desk lion is usually regarded as an ornament symbolizing strength and authority, which means that it helps to gather wealth, attract expensive, ward off evil spirits and turn evil spirits into evil spirits.

To sum up, there are some differences between the Kangtou lion and the hunched lion in form, use, region and meaning. I hope this information will help you get to know them better.