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Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

$7,950per set
£6,007.55per set
€6,937.25per set
CA$11,108.92per set
A$12,326.29per set
CHF 6,456.78per set
MX$151,153.38per set
NOK 82,127.95per set
SEK 77,525.28per set
DKK 51,735.42per set
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About the Item

a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of stone and are traditional Chinese architectural ornaments, China, circa 1920
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Repaired: visible tail repair on one Foo Lion, tip of tail missing on the other, some small chunks missing from both bases (visible in posted images). Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NB1stDibs: LU867737934072

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