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Pair of Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lions, c. 1800
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Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries. Known as shizi or shishi, the mythical beast is a benevolent and playful guardian of the home. Miniature examples of a traditional form, these handsome fu lions date to the early 19th century and are carved of a fine, dark stone, polished smooth in many places from the touch of hands over the years.
As a pair, the lions embody the dueling forces of yin and yang, the balance of male and female energies. Carved with expressive facial features and elaborate curly manes, each fu lion sits with its characteristic accessory beneath its paw - the female shizi with a young cub, representing the cycle of life, and the male shizi with an embroidered ball, representing dominion over the universe.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CEAN0261stDibs: LU820045288202
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