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Red and gold lion cremation figure

Red and gold lion cremation figure

A red and gold lion cremation figure is on display in Bali. Families spend large sums to acquire beautiful figures in which to place their deceased relatives during cremations.Its bright color scheme, open fanged mouth, and protruding round eyes are reminiscent of Chinese dragon imagery.

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