Forbidden City Beijing - China

Forbidden City

Gilded Male Lion Paw - 10

The gate is guarded by a couple of bronze lions, which aimed to show imperial dignity. The west one is male, with its front right paw resting on a ball, symbolizing imperial power extended worldwide.

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