An antique Chinese hand carved white jade stone sculpture of a walking foo dog, Chinese imperial guardian lion.The relief figure has a massive, dense body with a wide mane and tail. The figurine comes with an individual carved wooden stand. Foo dog is a Chinese imperial guardian lion, which were originally installed only at the entrance to the imperial palace, but over time they spread everywhere and are especially associated with Buddhism. According to Chinese beliefs, they protect against evil forces. Weight 160 g. Collectible Oriental Asian Decor, Stone Carvings.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate.