Statue, Exclusieve Set Foo Dogs 4 kg - 21 cm - Bronze
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Two bronze Chinese foo dogs from China, in good condition and signed, each measuring 11.5 × 21 × 9.5 cm and weighing about 4 kg, titled Exclusieve Set Foo Dogs 4 kg.
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Description from the seller
a beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs (also called 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 the ball under the paw) is placed on the right and the female (with the cub) on the left, as seen from the building
The ball symbolizes the world or power, the cub represents the protection of posterity
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 for shipping.
Weight: 4000 grams.
Dimensions per piece.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so that you only pay shipping costs once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
Translated by Google Translatea beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs (also called 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 the ball under the paw) is placed on the right and the female (with the cub) on the left, as seen from the building
The ball symbolizes the world or power, the cub represents the protection of posterity
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 for shipping.
Weight: 4000 grams.
Dimensions per piece.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so that you only pay shipping costs once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
China
Material
Bronze
Title of artwork
Exclusieve Set Foo Dogs 4 kg
Signature
Signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
21 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Weight
4000 g
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