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20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions
$8,600per set
£6,422.85per set
€7,452.76per set
CA$11,911.06per set
A$13,352.20per set
CHF 6,962.87per set
MX$163,665.42per set
NOK 88,231.28per set
SEK 83,884.25per set
DKK 55,607.25per set
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About the Item
Mid 20th C. or Earlier
Cast iron
Dimensions: 32.5 × 15 × 15 in. (each) / 83 × 38 × 38 cm
Weight: 250 lbs/114 kg each. Because these items are very heavy, they will need to be crated prior to shipping.
The male has his paw on a ball, which is a symbol of the world, and the female has her paw on a pup, which symbolizes the people. As a pair, they are the protectors of the world. They have a clear coat finish over their natural color, but they can be repainted any color. While they represent guardian lions, they are also often called foo dogs.
- Dimensions:Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Iron,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th century
- Condition:Repaired: There is a small area on the male's paw that was professionally restored. It consists of a spot of metal epoxy about the size of a quarter (pictured, last photo) that was then color-matched. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: MOG#F101stDibs: LU1778245687322
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