Exclusieve Set Foo Dogs - Bronze - China
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Bronze exclusive set of Foo Dogs from China, signed, with dimensions 12 cm W x 21 cm H x 10 cm D and weight 3.85 kg.
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* Dutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
* No extra costs for European buyers — no customs duties, import VAT or handling costs, which you will pay with all other Asian suppliers on this auction
* 100% transparent — all photos are taken by us and show exactly the item you receive
* No intermediaries — we ship our products ourselves, directly to you via easy-to-follow Track and Trace codes
* Lightning-fast shipping — always within 2 working days, usually within 1 business day
* Fair & combined shipping costs — combined shipping active on all our auction items
* Flexible shipping — after payment you can simply provide a desired shipping date
* 100% Reliable — Your package will always be shipped, regardless of the final bid.
Foo Dogs (傅犬 / 獅子 — Shishi)
Foo dogs are actually not dogs, but stylized lions (shishi or shi). The name "foo" (or "fu") refers to the Chinese word for happiness/well-being (福).
They are also called Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Lions.
Origin & history
Originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), inspired by Indian lions via the Silk Road
Became popular as guardians of temples, palaces and tombs
Spread to Japan (Komainu), Korea, Tibet and all of Southeast Asia
Foo Dogs (傅犬 / 獅子 — Shishi)
Foo dogs are actually not dogs, but stylized lions (shishi or shi).
The name "foo" (or "fu") refers to the Chinese word for happiness/well-being (福).
They are also called Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Lions.
Origin & history
Originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 v.Chr. – 220 n.Chr.), inspired by Indian lions via the Silk Road
Became popular as guardians of temples, palaces and tombs
Spread to Japan (Komainu), Korea, Tibet and all of Southeast Asia
Symbolism & iconography
Always in pairs: a male and a female specimen
Male (right): paw on a globe → symbolises control over the world
Female (left): paw on a cub → symbolises protection of the family
Protect against evil spirits and bring luck, prosperity and positive energy.
Feng Shui placement
At the entrance of a residence or building, on either side of the door
Male on the right, female on the left (as viewed from the building looking outward)
Dimensions are per piece.
This object can be shipped together with other objects of mine in this auction so you pay the shipping costs only 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 Translate* Dutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
* No extra costs for European buyers — no customs duties, import VAT or handling costs, which you will pay with all other Asian suppliers on this auction
* 100% transparent — all photos are taken by us and show exactly the item you receive
* No intermediaries — we ship our products ourselves, directly to you via easy-to-follow Track and Trace codes
* Lightning-fast shipping — always within 2 working days, usually within 1 business day
* Fair & combined shipping costs — combined shipping active on all our auction items
* Flexible shipping — after payment you can simply provide a desired shipping date
* 100% Reliable — Your package will always be shipped, regardless of the final bid.
Foo Dogs (傅犬 / 獅子 — Shishi)
Foo dogs are actually not dogs, but stylized lions (shishi or shi). The name "foo" (or "fu") refers to the Chinese word for happiness/well-being (福).
They are also called Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Lions.
Origin & history
Originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), inspired by Indian lions via the Silk Road
Became popular as guardians of temples, palaces and tombs
Spread to Japan (Komainu), Korea, Tibet and all of Southeast Asia
Foo Dogs (傅犬 / 獅子 — Shishi)
Foo dogs are actually not dogs, but stylized lions (shishi or shi).
The name "foo" (or "fu") refers to the Chinese word for happiness/well-being (福).
They are also called Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Lions.
Origin & history
Originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 v.Chr. – 220 n.Chr.), inspired by Indian lions via the Silk Road
Became popular as guardians of temples, palaces and tombs
Spread to Japan (Komainu), Korea, Tibet and all of Southeast Asia
Symbolism & iconography
Always in pairs: a male and a female specimen
Male (right): paw on a globe → symbolises control over the world
Female (left): paw on a cub → symbolises protection of the family
Protect against evil spirits and bring luck, prosperity and positive energy.
Feng Shui placement
At the entrance of a residence or building, on either side of the door
Male on the right, female on the left (as viewed from the building looking outward)
Dimensions are per piece.
This object can be shipped together with other objects of mine in this auction so you pay the shipping costs only 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
After 2000
Country of origin
China
Material
Bronze
Title of artwork
Exclusieve Set Foo Dogs
Signature
Signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
21 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
3850 g
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