Set foo dogs - Bronze - China - Late 20th century

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Bronze pair of Chinese foo dogs from the late 20th century, titled Set foo dogs, each piece 12.5 cm high, 11 cm wide and 7 cm deep, in good condition.

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beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs (also known as fu dogs or shi shi lions)

What are foo dogs?
These are traditional Chinese protective lion figures that have been used for centuries as guardians at temples, palaces, and important buildings. They symbolize protection, strength, and prosperity

Traditionally the male specimen (with ball under the paw) is placed on the right and the female (with cub) on the left, viewed from the building

The ball symbolizes the world or power, the cub stands for protection of the offspring

They are often used in pairs to keep negative energy out

The set is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Carefully packed and insured shipping.

Weight: 1560 grams.
Dimensions per piece.

This object can be shipped together with other objects of mine in this auction so you only pay shipping costs once.

Seller's Story

With more than 20 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects. Each piece is chosen with care for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story. Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packaged to ensure safe delivery. We always offer combined shipping on our auctions. Note: You can only combine objects within the same auction. If you want to purchase multiple objects from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message to reduce shipping costs on the other item.
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beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs (also known as fu dogs or shi shi lions)

What are foo dogs?
These are traditional Chinese protective lion figures that have been used for centuries as guardians at temples, palaces, and important buildings. They symbolize protection, strength, and prosperity

Traditionally the male specimen (with ball under the paw) is placed on the right and the female (with cub) on the left, viewed from the building

The ball symbolizes the world or power, the cub stands for protection of the offspring

They are often used in pairs to keep negative energy out

The set is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Carefully packed and insured shipping.

Weight: 1560 grams.
Dimensions per piece.

This object can be shipped together with other objects of mine in this auction so you only pay shipping costs once.

Seller's Story

With more than 20 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects. Each piece is chosen with care for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story. Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packaged to ensure safe delivery. We always offer combined shipping on our auctions. Note: You can only combine objects within the same auction. If you want to purchase multiple objects from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message to reduce shipping costs on the other item.
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Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Bronze
Height
12.5 cm
Width
11 cm
Title of artwork
Set foo dogs
Depth
7 cm
Condition
Good condition
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Objects sold
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