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