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Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

About the Item

Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881934021552

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