Shi Gan Dan figurine, small

Beautiful pressed-stone figurines to adorn for example your tea ceremony.

Shi Gan Dan, as the characters on the figurine says, means "stone that dares to resist". Traditionally, Shi Gan Dan were placed in front of entrances, gates and bridges to deter evil spirits and malevolent influences. The face of the stone is an image of the Heavenly Lion, here in the West more commonly known as Foo Dog, the guardian that stands (mostly in pairs of two, a male and a female) at the entrance of your local Asian temple or restaurant.

Little Shi Gan Dans such as these can be a nice addition to your ritual space or attend tea ceremonies to guard the atmosphere. 

These figurines come in different styles and sizes; 
* long and slender; approximately 6 centimeters high
* medium highth and width; approximately 4 centimeters high
* short and broad; approximately 3,5 centimeters high

In every variation also different colors are available; green, blue and beige. These Shi Gan Dan come to us via our friends at Shaman Bazar. They are sold per piece, you can choose your favorite variety (while still available).

Please note: these are the smaller sizes Shi Gan Dan figurines. There are also larger sizes available.