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Chinese guardian lion lion statue mythical creature symbol of strength and protection often placed in front of temples and businesses believed to ward off evil spirits made of various materials including stone metal and ceramic often have a fierce expression and are depicted with their mouths open and teeth bared may also be depicted with a ball or other object under their paw are a popular subject of art and literature have been featured in many films and television shows are a popular tourist attraction can be found in many cities around the world are a reminder of the rich history and culture of China China mythology guardian lion statue symbol strength protection temple business ward off evil spirit stone metal ceramic fierce expression mouth open teeth bared ball object paw art literature film television show tourist attraction city world reminder history culture