{"product_id":"brass-sword-lion-protection-plaque","title":"Brass Sword Lion Plaque for Home Protection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome Protection · Peace at the Doorway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive your entrance a guardian rooted in Chinese folk tradition. The \u003cem\u003ejian shi\u003c\/em\u003e, or sword lion, combines a watchful lion face with a sword held across its mouth. Traditionally used to guard the home and ward off unwelcome influences, it carries a wish for a peaceful household.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA traditional guardian for the entrance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSword-lion plaques belong to the tradition of protective beast plaques placed at doorways. Their fierce expression gives visual form to the wish to keep harmful influences outside and welcome peace within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7604\/4374\/files\/lotus-sword-lion-f0fbe4e0-a728-4c3c-97eb-ea3e1f6d3283.png?v=1792319525\" data-studio-asset-id=\"f0fbe4e0-a728-4c3c-97eb-ea3e1f6d3283\" alt=\"Brass sword-lion plaque displayed against a wooden doorway\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eThe sword-lion plaque shown in a doorway setting.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen might you choose a sword lion?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this piece when you want a traditional doorway guardian with a clear protective role. In Taiwanese folk practice, one documented reason for placing a sword-lion plaque was a neighbouring roof ridge facing directly toward the home—an alignment interpreted as \u003cem\u003esha qi\u003c\/em\u003e in that tradition. The setting and intended placement should be considered together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose the sword lion for its cultural meaning: a wish that the home remains a place of peace and reassurance for the people who live there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOne design, four lengths\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four options share the lion-and-sword design and include a red Chinese-knot hanging cord. Select the length that suits your intended display position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe lion and the sword\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRound eyes, exposed teeth and a sword held firmly across the mouth give this plaque its distinctive guardian expression. The lion and sword form one traditional protective motif; their role belongs to this complete object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7604\/4374\/files\/lotus-sword-lion-49cec027-a3d4-4846-b444-45d814a288be.png?v=1792319540\" data-studio-asset-id=\"49cec027-a3d4-4846-b444-45d814a288be\" alt=\"Close-up details of the lion mouth and sword, round eye, pointed ear and brass relief\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eMouth and sword, eye and ear details of the plaque.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrass: warmth, connection and vitality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plaque is made of brass. In contemporary material symbolism, brass shares copper’s associations with warmth, connection and vitality—a brief material story alongside the sword lion’s traditional protective purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7604\/4374\/files\/lotus-sword-lion-7a4ab6e0-389e-4c74-bdd9-c49eac083327.png?v=1792319578\" data-studio-asset-id=\"7a4ab6e0-389e-4c74-bdd9-c49eac083327\" alt=\"Brass knowledge card: Warmth, Connection and Vitality\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eBrass · contemporary material symbolism.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLion: the watchful guardian\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese architectural tradition, the lion is a protective figure placed at entrances. Its alert expression gives form to a wish for a guarded threshold and a peaceful home, echoed here in the lion face at the heart of the plaque.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7604\/4374\/files\/lotus-sword-lion-7d93b51f-53d0-40af-9dc9-20f2df6cd75b.png?v=1792319584\" data-studio-asset-id=\"7d93b51f-53d0-40af-9dc9-20f2df6cd75b\" alt=\"Lion knowledge card: Protection in the Chinese guardian tradition\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eLion · protection in the Chinese guardian tradition. General symbol illustration.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a place for your guardian\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoorways are the traditional setting for this type of plaque. Choose a secure position suited to its size and your entrance; for a specific Feng Shui concern, consider the surrounding layout before deciding on placement. Keep the brass and cord dry, clean the metal gently with a soft cloth, and check the hanging connection regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its bold lion face and sword, this piece brings a traditional wish for a guarded entrance and a peaceful home into your everyday surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging Ornament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGender\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnisex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 cm, 13.5 cm, 18 cm or 23 cm; select one option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Chinese-knot hanging cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Lotus Harmony","offers":[{"title":"Small [Length 8 cm]","offer_id":50716836397142,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium [Length 13.5 cm]","offer_id":50716836429910,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large [Length 18 cm]","offer_id":50716836462678,"sku":null,"price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large [Length 23 cm]","offer_id":50716836495446,"sku":null,"price":489.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7604\/4374\/files\/lotus-sword-lion-f0fbe4e0-a728-4c3c-97eb-ea3e1f6d3283.png?v=1792319525","url":"https:\/\/lotusharmony.store\/zh-hant\/products\/brass-sword-lion-protection-plaque","provider":"Lotus Harmony","version":"1.0","type":"link"}