Imperial Guardian Lion Forbidden City, Beijing, China Description - the 15th-century gilted bronze statue at the entrance of the Gate of Supreme Harmony (Tai He Men). There are pairs of lions, one male and another female in mirrored attitude, in front of many entrances of the Forbidden City. The statue in the photo should be the male lion. Details: not used Item: forbidden-city-0007 Price: 2.50 EUR

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