Cani di Fo, Leoni Shi - Ceramic - China

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Description from the seller

Blue-colored ceramic statues depicting two lions, a male and a female, with respectively a sphere and a cub under a paw. According to Chinese tradition, pairs of statues like this were placed at the entrance of a dwelling as a sign of protection and prosperity.
Dimensions (cm): Height 34 cm - Width 17 cm - Depth 21 cm
Weight: 3.7 kg each
The symbols on the bases (一5, 二11) indicate the mold number.

Blue-colored ceramic statues depicting two lions, a male and a female, with respectively a sphere and a cub under a paw. According to Chinese tradition, pairs of statues like this were placed at the entrance of a dwelling as a sign of protection and prosperity.
Dimensions (cm): Height 34 cm - Width 17 cm - Depth 21 cm
Weight: 3.7 kg each
The symbols on the bases (一5, 二11) indicate the mold number.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
China
Material
Ceramic
Title of artwork
Cani di Fo, Leoni Shi
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
34 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
21 cm
Weight
7.4 kg
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