Title
Guardian lion warning sign
Description
This elaborately carved lion stands by the door of this Peranakan mansion. It serves symbolizes wealth and power for the family.
In English, the sign reads: "Visitors are strictly not allowed to roll the granite balls in the lions' mouths"
Creator
Welch, Claude Emerson
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo
Date
2017-03
Rights
IN COPYRIGHT - EDUCATIONAL USE PERMITTED. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Format
image/jpeg
Language
zh
en
Type
Image
Identifier
PSC001_psc2499
Coverage
Peranakan/ Malaysian
Pulau Pinang (Malaysia : State)
Is Part Of
Welch-Ludwig Collection
PSC001
Collection
Citation
Welch, Claude Emerson, “Guardian lion warning sign,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed February 13, 2026, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/84663.