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Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
$1,342per set
£1,021.90per set
€1,176.70per set
CA$1,901.73per set
A$2,045.58per set
CHF 1,093.22per set
MX$24,111.62per set
NOK 13,782.94per set
SEK 12,600.23per set
DKK 8,791.91per set
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)
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- 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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