MID CEN CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC FOO DOG FIGURES
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A pair of Mid 20th century Chinese glazed ceramic figures. The figures depict male and female Foo dogs. The figures are covered with enamel in black, brown, green, and white shades. The male figure is presented with a ball which represents the material elements. Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the origins lie deep in much older Indian Buddhist traditions. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi. They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs. Numbered under the paws. Antique and Vintage Asian and Oriental Sculptures, Figures, Figurines, Home Decor, Interior Design, and Collectibles.
Dimensions: L 11 1/2 in. H 10 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.
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