Chinese Foo Dogs (Pair) – Qing Dynasty
$295.00
The stylized lions are depicted as a pair, the male resting his right paw on a ball that represents supremacy over the world and the female resting her left paw on a cub representing nurture. They both have large pearls in their mouths representing the sacred breath. The animals are used for protective benefits to ward off evil spirits.
4.5″ wide 6.5″ tall 2.875″ deep, 1 lb each, carved wood, China, early 20th century
