Chinese Asian Foo Dog Shishi Temple Guardian Bronze
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It is A Myth That The Ancient Chinese Had Never Seen An Actual Lion When They Created Their Imperial Guardian Lion Sculptures Often Called Foo Dogs Or Foo Lions In The West. Asiatic Lions Were Introduced To The Chinese During The Han Dynasty 206 B.C.-220 A.D. Through Silk Road Trade With Central And Southwest Asia, Sometimes Even As Live Pets For The Emperor. These Noble And Majestic Cats Were, In Fact, The Inspiration For These Guardian Sculptures. Bronze Dimensions Base: Height 6 X Width 9 inches. Weight: 5 Lbs.
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Chinese Asian Foo Dog Shishi Temple Guardian Bronze
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