The stone crouched by the lion is carved with phoenix and peony. This kind of stone lion is called the "Three Kings Lion". Because the lion is the king of beasts, the phoenix is the king of birds and the peony is the king of flowers. Shishi is a lion carved from stone, which is often used as an ornament in traditional buildings in China. It can be seen in palaces, temples, pagodas, bridges, mansions, gardens, tombs and buttons in China. But more often, "Shishi" refers to a pair of lions placed on the left and right sides of the gate. In the long historical years, these stone lions accompanied by vicissitudes witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties and became an indispensable ornament in the ancient buildings of China. From the very beginning, the lion sculpture in China was divorced from the prototype of a real lion and was full of miraculous feeling. Many people think that "lions are like tigers, with yellow beards and hairy tails" are based on rumors. Artisans use their artistic imagination, romanticism and spiritual decoration to create an artistic image that combines realism and romanticism. People also think that lions are powerful, and the introduction of Buddhism deifies them. It is regarded as a noble and majestic spirit beast, a supporter and guardian of the law, and a mount for Sakyamuni to serve Manjushri on the left. People have endowed the lion with great magic. Lions can ward off evil spirits among the people and are often used as gatekeepers. The lion is also the king of beasts, which shows dignity and majesty. According to the traditional custom, this pair of lions is the left male and the right female, which can also be distinguished from what the lion stepped on. The ball under the hoof symbolizes the unity and supreme power of the whole world, and must be a lion. The little lion stands under his hoof, symbolizing the continuation of his children and grandchildren. This is a lioness. If the stone carving on which the lion crouches is engraved with the phoenix peony, the king of birds and the king of flowers, it is called "the lion of three kings". There are also differences between the southern lion and the northern lion. The northern lion is majestic, while the southern lion is lively and interesting.