Details
- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Very good Very good less
- Description
- This fierce brass lion door knocker will surely keep any negative vibes from your home. But his primary job is … more This fierce brass lion door knocker will surely keep any negative vibes from your home. But his primary job is to greet your guests. The lion in China is a symbolic protective figure signifying prosperity, success and guardianship. Seen across all East Asian countries, the ancient foo dogs are depicted in art from ancient architecture where they were usually at the entrance of a home or building. They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs. This heavy brass knocker is a substantial size and will make a statement on any door. less
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