Oriental Ceramic Temple Lions
Stock No
ASA1023
2014
- £5,800.00
- €6,746 Euro
- $7,221 US Dollar
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Item Description
A large pair of unique and very decorative 20th century ceramic Imperial Guardian Lions, commonly known as Foo Dogs. Decorated in the Majolica style bright green and yellow toned overglaze polychrome ceramic. Both items in traditional dress and modelled with open mouths and seated, one with the paw resting on a small pup, the other with the paw resting on a ball, both mounted on rectangular pedestals with pierced geometric design. These lion dogs or Foo dogs are an architectural ornament used as symbols of protection and social status. For thousands of years, these Foo Dogs have been placed at the entrances of palaces, government buildings and the homes of the elite, to stand guard and protect whilst also displaying wealth and power. The most favourable positioning, according to Feng-Shui, sees the female (with the pup) on the left and the male (with the ball) on the right. Both sculptures are offered in great shape, ready for home use right away.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
UK and Belgium, England
Item Dimensions
H: 110cm W: 42cm D: 53cm
Period
Circa 1940
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
UK and Belgium, England
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7595 603348
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