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Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

$5,596per set
$6,995per set20% Off
£4,200.13per set
£5,250.92per set20% Off
€4,901.01per set
€6,121.49per set20% Off
CA$7,906.03per set
CA$9,906.34per set20% Off
A$7,926.39per set
A$9,933.73per set20% Off
CHF 4,593.29per set
CHF 5,747.20per set20% Off
MX$96,854.31per set
MX$120,959.34per set20% Off
NOK 53,229.68per set
NOK 66,694.53per set20% Off
SEK 54,356.43per set
SEK 67,977.15per set20% Off
DKK 36,633.70per set
DKK 45,766.16per set20% Off

About the Item

Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions of extraordinary quality and casting. Procured from an important New York Collection. "Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the origins lie deep in much older Indian Buddhist traditions. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lions—often one male with a ball which represents the material elements and one female with a cub which represents the element of spirit— that were thought to protect the building from harmful spiritual influences and harmful people that might be a threat. Used in imperial Chinese palaces and tombs."
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. You will note a layer of dust - because these are so old, I felt it was important to leave these as they are. No observed areas of loss of repairs.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838235266342

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