Private Businesses in China

21. Stone Carver

The lion is a special animal to Chinese people. A pair of stone lions, a male and a female, can often be seen in front of the gates of traditional buildings. The male lion is on the left with his right paw resting on a ball, and the female on the right with her left paw fondling a cub.

This private company carves stone lions for sale. They come in sizes from six feet high to ones about three inches high. It is used at the entrance to businesses to guard against evil spirits. We bought two of the about four inches high for about $5.