Antique Chinese Temple Architectural Foo Lion Roof Tile

Description

A scarce antique Chinese Buddhist Temple architectural ornament stone roof tile, hand carved from a single large rock. Handcrafted into … more A scarce antique Chinese Buddhist Temple architectural ornament stone roof tile, hand carved from a single large rock. Handcrafted into an impressive Imperial Guardian Lion / Foo Dog, the rare and unusual form, having large circular medallion / orb / planet and scrolling spiral foliate motif to one end, other having large foo dog holding a small cub foo dog in front claws, nicely detailed, with open mouth, exposed teeth and tongue, eyes, nose, , claws and mane. Rising on rectangular base, standing at slight tilt. A beautiful and interesting architectural salvaged building element thats decorative, historical and whimsical.

Good proportions. Great for protection at the front door, use as a sculpture, statue or decor around the home, on the patio, in the garden or anywhere you could use luck. less