Utagawa Kunimasu创作的日本版画《Shishi Lion and Peonies》
艺术家：Utagawa Kunimasu
标题：Shishi Lion and Peonies
日期：Ca. 1830-48.
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描述：
Legend states that Shishi (mythical animal which resembles lion and guards Buddhist temples) test the vitality of their cubs by throwing them from the cliff. Shishi is often associated with peony flowers such as in the kabuki play, "Shakkyo".