This is one of two statues which stand outside the main entrance into the Chinese Garden of Friendship at Darling Harbour. The two imperial guardian lion (or shi) statues, one male and one female, protect the entrance.
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Quite formidable!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful details on this lovely guardian :)
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Nice! Not a very friendly lion, though.
ReplyDeleteI think it's supposed to be quite menacing.
DeleteBeautiful sculpture, its arm looks robotic!
ReplyDeleteLove the intricate details and fierce expression!
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing work of art with so much history!
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