{"product_id":"22-8-inch-regal-estate-guardian-lion-concrete-statue","title":"Concrete Outdoor Lion Statue Guardian Seated 22 Inch","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  #wfo-st-lion-description-a {\n    --wfo-a-ink: #29251f;\n    --wfo-a-rule: #d9d3c8;\n    --wfo-a-soft: #f4f0e7;\n    --wfo-a-accent: #526b57;\n    width: 100%; max-width: 100%;\n    color: var(--wfo-a-ink);\n    font-family: var(--font-body-family, Inter, Arial, sans-serif);\n    font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n  #wfo-st-lion-description-a,\n  #wfo-st-lion-description-a * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  #wfo-st-lion-description-a h2,\n  #wfo-st-lion-description-a h3,\n  #wfo-st-lion-description-a summary {\n    color: var(--wfo-a-ink);\n    font-family: var(--font-heading-family, \"Noto Serif\", Georgia, serif);\n    font-weight: var(--font-heading-weight, 500);\n  }\n  #wfo-st-lion-description-a h2 { margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.28; }\n  #wfo-st-lion-description-a h3 { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 24px; 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}\n  }\n  @media (max-width: 420px) {\n    #wfo-st-lion-description-a .wfo-a-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    #wfo-st-lion-description-a .wfo-a-fact:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 0; }\n    #wfo-st-lion-description-a .wfo-a-spec-table th { width: 40%; padding-right: 14px; }\n    #wfo-st-lion-description-a .wfo-a-spec-table td { width: 60%; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"wfo-st-lion-description-a\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"wfo-a-eyebrow\"\u003eOUTDOOR LION STATUE\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eEuropean Guardian, Not a Fu Dog\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"wfo-a-lead\"\u003eA seated lion on a rectangular plinth, front legs straight, head level and forward. The mane is carved in overlapping locks that run deep enough to hold shadow, and the face is naturalistic rather than stylised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is the western tradition, the kind that flanks the steps of a bank or a country house. It is not the Chinese guardian lion, which sits differently, has a very different mane, and usually comes with a ball or a cub under one paw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe finish is aged grey green with darker tones settled into the mane and the plinth edges. At 22.8 inches it works singly beside a door or as a pair at the foot of steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22.8 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged Grey Green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn Plinth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuardian Style\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"wfo-a-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Piece Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"wfo-a-benefits\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe western guardian form, which is a specific thing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated upright with straight forelegs, a naturalistic face and a mane in overlapping locks. Chinese guardian lions sit lower, have a curled stylised mane and usually hold a ball or a cub. If you want the look that flanks a country house entrance rather than a temple gate, this is that lion, and the two are not interchangeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mane deep enough for shadow.\u003c\/strong\u003e The locks are cut rather than suggested, so the head holds contrast at midday rather than flattening out. That is where cast statues usually give themselves away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA plinth built into the casting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stands on its own rectangular base, so it sits correctly on a step, a wall top or paving without needing a separate pedestal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAged rather than new grey.\u003c\/strong\u003e Darker tones settle into the mane and the plinth edges. It reads as something already in place rather than something delivered last week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-finish-note\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWhere to put it\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBeside a door, at the foot of steps, on a wall top, flanking a gate. Guardian pieces belong at thresholds rather than in the middle of a lawn, and they read best where people pass close enough to see the mane. A pair either side of an entrance is the traditional arrangement, though one alone works at a side door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"wfo-a-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eQuick Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"wfo-a-spec-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeated European guardian lion on plinth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged grey green, sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne piece, no assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor year round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"wfo-a-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSetup, Care, and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003ePlacement\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne piece, nothing to assemble. Set it on level solid ground, a step or a wall top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFace it outward, toward whoever is arriving. A guardian looking into the garden has its back to the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eKeeping the mane sharp\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carved locks hold debris and cobwebs. A soft brush every few weeks keeps the shadow depth that makes the head read properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWinter\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSealed concrete handles freeze and thaw well when dry. Check the plinth is not sitting in a puddle through winter, since standing water at the base is what causes damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWeathering\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoss in the deeper mane cuts and along the plinth suits the aged finish. It is one of the pieces that genuinely improves with a few seasons outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e3 year warranty\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product includes a 3 year warranty against cracking. Coverage, claim requirements and required documents are subject to the warranty policy that applies at the time of purchase. Keep your order confirmation and contact customer support with your order details if service is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"wfo-a-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eQuestions Before You Choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs this a Chinese guardian lion?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the European form, seated upright with a naturalistic face and a mane in overlapping locks. Chinese guardian lions sit lower with a curled stylised mane and usually a ball or cub under one paw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eShould I buy one or two?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pair either side of an entrance is the traditional arrangement and reads as deliberate. One alone works at a side door or on a wall top, where a pair would be too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with a base?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular plinth is part of the casting, so it stands correctly on a step, paving or a wall without needing a separate pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhere should it face?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"wfo-a-answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutward, toward the approach. A guardian statue facing into the garden is looking the wrong way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Concrete","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51726803632407,"sku":"SJ10285","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/3501\/5191\/files\/22.8_tall_guardian_lion_statue_guarding_a_grand_home_entryway.webp?v=1774000062","url":"https:\/\/waterfountainonline.com\/products\/22-8-inch-regal-estate-guardian-lion-concrete-statue","provider":"Water Fountain online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}