Fine Pair Antique Chinese Dogs Of Fo - Imperial Guardian Lions Carved Rose Quartz

A fine pair of antique Chinese rose quartz hand carved figures of Imperial Guardian Lions or Dogs of Fo with stunning hardwood stands.

Guardian lion statues have traditionally stood in front of Chinese imperial palaces, imperial tombs, administrative buildings, temples, residences of officials and wealthy classes since the Han Dynasty. Lions are usually represented in pairs, with the male resting his paw on a decorated ball (which, in an imperial context, represents supremacy over the world) and a female holding a small lion (representing education).

Period - late 19th century / first part of the 20th century

Condition - Good condition

Measure - width 24cm. height 14cm. Total quartz weight 3.26 kilos.

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