Collier, V. W. F. [from old catalog] · New York, Stokes · leaf 160
Lamaist associationof the lion-dog with the sacred spirit-lion found in Tibetanscripture. Both Tibetans and Chinese have no doubt breda race of toy-dogs to resemble as closely as possible theirrespective ideas of the spirit-lion. The close connexion of Tibetan lore with Egyptian scienceis commented… … PORCELAIN LIONS. MING PERIOD
Dogs · Animals in art · Art, Chinese
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