New York, NY
Details
- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 4ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 1990s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze Finish
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition, consistent with age. Excellent condition, consistent with age. less
- Description
- These guardian lions (or foo dogs in Western culture) are a traditional Chinese architectural and decorative ornament. The male stylized … more These guardian lions (or foo dogs in Western culture) are a traditional Chinese architectural and decorative ornament. The male stylized lion traditionally leans his right paw on an embroidered ball with a geometric pattern, while the female traditionally restrains a cub in her left paw (see photos). The two are believed to protect against evil spirits and people, and to confer power and prosperity on the home. Dimensions: 8"h x 3"w x 4"d. less
New York, NY
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