Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Stone Lion is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by Scan the World China, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Stone Lion 3D printable model by Scan the World China

Stone Lion

Source: MyMiniFactory by Scan the World China

The Stone Lion is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan the World China. This stone lion may look a little different from those on the African savannah or any other kind we can possibly imagine. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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680 saves Source: MyMiniFactory Updated 2026-10-14 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 3 makes

Tags: architecture, china, stone, Beijing

About this model

This stone lion may look a little different from those on the African savannah or any other kind we can possibly imagine. Why? The lion is not a species originated from China. The image of the lion began in the Han Dynasty. It is said that the lion was passed from the Western Region (largely the current West Asia). According to legend, at the time of the East Han Dynasty Emperor Hanzhang (AD 75 - 88), the Western Region country Da Yue Zhi sent a golden lion as a tribute to the Chinese Emperor. Later, with the introduction of Buddhism, the lion became a kind of spiritual beast that was given the power from the heaven. In Chinese culture, the lion is more of a mythical animal than an animal in real life. A reputable Buddhist monk Hui Lin from the Tang Dynasty once said: “The lion is out of t…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Stone Lion is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Scan the World China.
Who made this model?: Designed by Scan the World China, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.

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