Tradecard, Corean Lion

Name/Title

Tradecard, Corean Lion

Entry/Object ID

CHSA-07886

Scope and Content

Color. Illus. England; London; Cavanders Ltd.: Silver background with an illus. of the Corean Lion playing with a green ball. See CHSA-07862-07886. Back: "Ancient Chinese No. 25."; "The Corean Lion, which is known also as the Dog of Buddha of the Dog of Fo, is the habitual defender of Buddhist altars and temples. Its appearance is very menacing with its sharp, powerful teeth and claws. It has a bushy mane and tufted tail. It is found painted on vases or modelled in relief on the tops of the covers for vases, and is usually represented as playing with a ball.

Dimensions

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

2-3/4 in