Jade is most highly valued in Chinese culture today. The philosopher Confucius reportedly expressed this fascination by making jade a metaphor for virtue, kindness, wisdom, justice, civility, music, sincerity, truth, Heaven and Earth. What does a Foo lion represent? Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like creatures seen across a breath of art forms, ranging from architecture to tattoos. They are thought to protect a building from any evil spiritual influences and from anyone that may pose a threat. The guardian lions go back a long time and have been used in China since the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD).  You will receive (1) Jade  carving.
 
wt. 0250 lbs
2.25" x 1 x 1"