Pair of Small Bronze Snow Lions, 11 cm

Pair of Small Bronze Snow Lions, 11 cm — a pair of heavy bronze Fu lion figurines with curly manes, bells on their collars and fiercely open jaws; each lion rests a paw on a ball. Size — 9×6×11 cm, weight — about 1530 g.

What snow lions symbolise

Snow lions, or Fu lions (石獅, shi shi), are the traditional guardians of the entrance in Chinese culture: pairs of stone lions stand at the gates of palaces, temples and homes. The male rests his paw on a ball, a symbol of power over the world, and the female on a cub, a symbol of protecting the family. In Tibetan Buddhism the snow lion is a symbol of fearlessness and joy.

A pair of lions symbolically:

guards the entrance to the home or office;
protects the family and property;
gives confidence and fearlessness;
symbolises power and stability.

Where to place it

The lions are placed as a pair by the front door, by a window or on a desk facing outwards towards the entrance, so they "greet" visitors and keep out unfavourable energy.

As a gift

A pair of lions is a classic housewarming or office-opening gift with a wish for protection and well-being.