Happy Whelpday
5 Aug 2007 12:07 amHappy Whelpday to
cnipur!
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![]() | 05 August 2007 Rui Shi Also from Colma, a large female guardian lion outside the gates of Hoysun Cemetery. Known as Foo Dogs to many English-speakers, the Chinese term is Rui Shi, or "auspicious lions;" the lions should always be installed as a pair, male and female. The female lion holds one of her cubs under her left paw, while the male rests his right paw on a globe. This particular lion (and her unpictured partner) were dedicated in 1989, and were cast from concrete -- which has unfortunately not held up well. Location: 37° 40' 45.99" N, 122° 28' 07.48" W |