Details
- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 16.5ʺH
- Period
- 17th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Stone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition Good antique condition less
- Description
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A scarce antique Chinese Buddhist Temple architectural ornament stone roof tile, hand carved from a single large rock. Handcrafted into …
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A scarce antique Chinese Buddhist Temple architectural ornament stone roof tile, hand carved from a single large rock. Handcrafted into an impressive Imperial Guardian Lion / Foo Dog, the rare and unusual form, having large circular medallion / orb / planet and scrolling spiral foliate motif to one end, other having large foo dog holding a small cub foo dog in front claws, nicely detailed, with open mouth, exposed teeth and tongue, eyes, nose, , claws and mane. Rising on rectangular base, standing at slight tilt. A beautiful and interesting architectural salvaged building element thats decorative, historical and whimsical.
Good proportions. Great for protection at the front door, use as a sculpture, statue or decor around the home, on the patio, in the garden or anywhere you could use luck. less
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