Excuse me, when were the carved lions? Why do both of them step on hydrangeas?

According to the characteristics and meanings of lions, they may have been made in the Qing Dynasty or the Republic of China. During this period, many carved artworks were themed on auspicious animals and mascots, decorated with exquisite flowers and patterns, of which the two most common animals were dragons and lions. At the same time, in the traditional culture of China, hydrangea is also a very common item and a common family decoration, so the design of stepping on hydrangea also conforms to the characteristics of family decoration at that time. The lion statue standing on the hydrangea symbolizes auspiciousness, good luck and protection in China traditional culture, and is an important element of ancient urban culture.