chinese lion sculpture

ancient antique art artifact asia asian attraction awful beijing belief buddha buddhism caftmanship carve carved carving china chinese close craft crouching culture cut cutting decorative detail detailed dynasty emperor exotic extract faith figure figurine historic historical holy imperial isolated lion luck manmade museum object orient oriental palace picturesque protection red relic religion religious ritual royal scenic sculpted sculpture shape statue statuette stony stylized symbol symbolic tao taoism temple texture textured tourism tourist tradition traditional travel unique vintage wealth wood zen