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Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Burmese Chinthe Temple Guardian Lions

$450per set
£338.97per set
€395.49per set
CA$636.54per set
A$640.44per set
CHF 371.73per set
MX$7,805.28per set
NOK 4,290.79per set
SEK 4,402.92per set
DKK 2,956.20per set

About the Item

Late 19th century pair of bronze Burmese Chinthe temple guardian lions. Also called Foo Dog or Foo lions. Likely to hold incense or similar. Fine engraved decoration; good patination & wear commensurate with age. 4 7/8" h., 3.5" d., 2.25" w. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.88 in (12.4 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Engraved,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
    Myanmar
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use. Good patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WBR-282z1stDibs: LU6458250801302

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