"Pair Of Foo Dogs With Turquoise Glaze, China, 20th Century"
Very beautiful and imposing pair of lion dogs, China, 20th century. Stunning turquoise glaze. Statues of guardian lions are traditionally located in front of Chinese imperial palaces, imperial tombs, and temples. Depicted as a couple, the male resting his paw on a decorated ball which represents supremacy over the world and the female holding a small lion representing education. 
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