Chinese guardian lioness guarding the Earth Deity (福神) at the tomb of Ong Sam Leong (王三龙) family complex at Bukit Brown Cemetery [2]



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Photographed By Liesel Strauss

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This photograph shows the close-up view of one of a pair of Chinese guardian lions guarding the Earth Deity (福神) at the tomb of prominent Straits-born Peranakan business owner Ong Sam Leong (王三龙) and his wife Yeo Hean Neo (杨贤娘). The lioness sits on top of a pedestal which has the bottom half of a Chinese couplet (黄金赐福人) inscribed on it. Title devised by Library staff. Description by Library staff.


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