Snowy Guardian Stone Lion with Lantern

Full prompt

Under a deep inky-blue nocturnal sky, a silver-white snow-draped Chinese guardian stone lion holds a warm, glowing golden embroidered ball lantern in its mouth, illuminating falling snowflakes and patches of green moss sprouting on ancient stone steps. Elegant vertical Songti-style calligraphy is arranged on the left side of the composition expressing the poetic sentiment 'Though the cold night is long, the heart's lantern burns bright', complemented by subtle micro-text near the lantern glow. The scene contrasts the fluffy softness of snow, the rugged permanence of carved stone, and the soothing radiance of warm light.