Late Republic Chinese Carved Agate ShiShi Lions Foo Dogs on Stands

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A superb pair of very high-quality Chinese agate ShiShi Lions on rosewood stands. The pair is carved from the same … Read more A superb pair of very high-quality Chinese agate ShiShi Lions on rosewood stands. The pair is carved from the same agate stone boulder having blue/grey color tones with soft hints of tans and an impressive surface polish. The carved details are performed with great skill showing wonderful curling hair along with exacting facial features as well as tail and feet accents. They are both displayed on their original carved and pierced open worked rosewood stands remaining in excellent condition. Dates circa 1940s-1950s

Measures on stand:
Length 5" x Height 3.75"

ShiShi without stand 2.5" high See less