In Chinese lore, the lion has long been used as a symbol of power and grandeur. It is evenbelieved to offer protection from evil spirits.This depiction of a particularly fierce beast would certainly frighten off most evil spirits.A single white tier, decorated on the side with representations of the suits of a deck of cards, and scattered casino chips, indicate wishes for luck and prosperity for the coming year.The hand-drawn lion in white on a black background, scares away bad luck, ensuring nothing but good fortune for the honoree.