What is the name of the lion under the hanging melon of the ancient building?

Walking animals. In ancient architecture is often carved in the hanging melon below the lion is called walking animal, used as a decorative object. Ancient architecture refers to the historical significance of the civil buildings and public **** building before the founding of the country, which includes the Republic of China period of the building. In China, many ancient towns and most of the big cities still retain some ancient buildings.