Lion

The lion is a lovely figure representing steadiness and fullness of life. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The original version of the lion was given to Mount Tai by Emperor Qianlong in 1762. Its tail is slightly raised, its two eyes wide open, and its mouth slightly open. It is a lovely figure representing steadiness and fullness of life.
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