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Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

$892per set
$1,275per set30% Off
£687.57per set
£982.79per set30% Off
€822.47per set
€1,175.62per set30% Off
CA$1,297.21per set
CA$1,854.19per set30% Off
A$1,337.32per set
A$1,911.53per set30% Off
CHF 759.86per set
CHF 1,086.12per set30% Off
MX$16,928.07per set
MX$24,196.51per set30% Off
NOK 8,701.41per set
NOK 12,437.56per set30% Off
SEK 9,115.81per set
SEK 13,029.88per set30% Off
DKK 6,148.49per set
DKK 8,788.47per set30% Off

About the Item

Pair of charming polychrome ceramic Foo Dog / Lions in the Qing Style. Fantastic detail and a beautiful color combination of ochre, green, brown and blue. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues, and they are designed in pairs; one is female, the other is male. The female represents yin, and symbolically protects the people dwelling inside the home, while the male statue, representing yang, protects the structure itself. China, Qing Style, 20th century Size: 5 3/4" high x 5" wide x 2 1/2" deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Qing (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Hand-Crafted,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very good condition; no chips or cracks or repairs.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1433243738572

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