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Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

$3,550per set
£2,695.10per set
€3,082.62per set
CA$4,959.86per set
A$5,516.45per set
CHF 2,880.52per set
MX$67,129.36per set
NOK 36,788.64per set
SEK 34,501.25per set
DKK 23,006.77per set
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About the Item

Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vases having a figural foo lion design with raised Phoenix tail feather designs. I believe it's made in the 19th century of the Qing Dynasty of China. Measures: H 10".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful estate condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwood, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5080231944172

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