Foo Dog - Bronze - Thailand - Late 20th century

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Bronze Foo Dog sculpture of a Singha, 19 cm high, 24 cm wide and 10 cm deep, from Thailand, late 20th century, with Privécollectie provenance, in excellent condition and original authenticity, featuring a green verdigris patina with gilded accents.

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This sculpture is a bronze sculpture of a Singha, a mythical lion that serves as an imperial temple guardian.

In Western contexts, these kinds of statues are also often referred to as "Foo Dogs".

Style and Material: The statue is made of bronze and shows a characteristic green verdigris patina with gilded accents on the mane and details.
Origin: Such statues originate from Thailand or Cambodia.

Symbolism: Singha lions were traditionally placed at the entrance of temples and houses to serve as guardians against evil spirits.

Symbolism: Singha lions were traditionally placed at the entrance of temples and houses to serve as guardians against evil spirits.

This sculpture is a bronze sculpture of a Singha, a mythical lion that serves as an imperial temple guardian.

In Western contexts, these kinds of statues are also often referred to as "Foo Dogs".

Style and Material: The statue is made of bronze and shows a characteristic green verdigris patina with gilded accents on the mane and details.
Origin: Such statues originate from Thailand or Cambodia.

Symbolism: Singha lions were traditionally placed at the entrance of temples and houses to serve as guardians against evil spirits.

Symbolism: Singha lions were traditionally placed at the entrance of temples and houses to serve as guardians against evil spirits.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Thailand
Material
Bronze
Height
19 cm
Width
24 cm
Title of artwork
Foo Dog
Depth
10 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
Private

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