Happy Chinese New Year : Year of the Tiger

A Virtual Exhibit from the collection of the Hagen History Center.
Accession#:
5771
Object Name:
Statue
Description:
Large Chinese dog, blue-green, porcelain 6" tall on porcelain base. Donated in 1944 by Miss Marie Gingenbach of Erie.
VE Exhibit Label 1:
Known as a Guardian Lion in the East and Foo Dog in the West, this intimidating, mythical, lion-like creature symbolizes prosperity, success and protection.
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