Lacquered Wooden Pho Dog - China, Early 20th Century

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Lacquered Wooden Pho Dog - China, Early 20th Century

Lacquered wood Fo Dog - China, first half of the 20th century -
Excellently crafted, measures 30 cm wide, 20 cm deep, and 40 cm high.
Fo Dogs are mythological lions that served as sentinels at the entrances to palaces and temples. The female, Yin, holds a cub under her paw and protects the people living in the house; the male, Yang, holds a sphere under his paw and protects the world around him.

300 €

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Antichita' Taddei Gilberto - Castelfiorentino, Italy

Period: 20th century

Style: Other Style

Condition: Good condition

Material: Painted wood

Reference (ID): 1625826

Availability: In stock