lion statue
Carved feline guardian
A lion statue is a sculptural representation of a lion, typically carved from stone or cast in metal.
Lion statues commonly flank entrances to buildings, monuments, and bridges as symbols of strength, nobility, or guardianship: The library's lion statues have stood watch for over a century.
They range from ancient sphinxes to the bronze lions outside the New York Public Library.
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- stoneSolid earth fragment
- pedestalSupport for statuary
brass plaque · majestic · mane · sphinx · marble · entrance · regal · paws · roar · pride · monument · fountain · art deco · library · New York Public Library · public square · city landmark · imperial
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