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A Chinese guardian lion (often called a “Fu Dog” or “foo dog”) resting on a matching marble pedestal. This specific statue represents the male lion, traditionally identifiable by the decorative ball (xiu qiu) held under his left paw, symbolizing supremacy over the world and protection of the structure. (Kremer, 2026) Photo from Denville, New Jersey, 2025.
Photo from Denville, New Jersey, 2025.