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The "Tennis Lion," also known as the "Play Ball Lion," is a common stone lion sculpture found in Southern China.

The Tennis Lion originated from the traditional Chinese auspicious motif "Double Lions Playing with a Ball." Legend has it that the lion, being the king of all beasts, symbolizes power and authority. According to the "Yuzhitang Tanhui," a Buddhist text, "Buddhism reveres the lion for its courage and progression, as it is the mount of Manjushri Bodhisattva," highlighting the lion's esteemed status in Buddhism.

The "Lion Playing with a Ball" motif is believed to have the power to ward off evil and bring good fortune, making the Tennis Lion a popular figure in folk culture.