Stock Photo: Bronze Lion In Front Of The Gate Of Supreme Harmony.
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The bronze lion was cast during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and has stood here for hundreds of years. It is the largest existing bronze lion in China. It is a symbol of the supremacy of imperial power in ancient China and is responsible for guarding the palace and warding off evil..The Chinese characters on the plaque above the main hall are Taihe Gate.
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