Tiger or possibly a lioness, modelled after an 18th century original by 'Coade' Manufactory. Shown seated, looking to sinster, on a modern rectangular base. In Chinese mythology, the tiger represents the greatest of earthly power and protection over humans. It chases away three disasters, namely fire, thieves and ghosts. The ancient Chinese believed that tigers turned white after they lived for five centuries and that they could actually live for an entire millennium. In the 18th century…
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