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Beautiful pair of vintage Chinese guardian lions (Foo Dogs / Shishi), richly decorated with textured red enamel, multicolor hand-painted details, …
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Beautiful pair of vintage Chinese guardian lions (Foo Dogs / Shishi), richly decorated with textured red enamel, multicolor hand-painted details, and removable bright red tassels at the mouth. Each lion is sculpted with expressive features, flowing manes, ornate patterns, and raised decorative accents, giving the pair a striking and energetic presence.
These lions symbolize protection, strength, and good fortune, traditionally placed at entrances or displayed in the home for positive energy. Both pieces have excellent detail throughout — from the textured fur to the painted floral medallions — making them perfect statement pieces for Asian décor lovers, collectors, or vibrant interior styling.
The bottoms show an impressed marking that appears to be a signature or maker’s stamp (likely workshop marks rather than factory production).
Size (each):
• Height: 6¾”
• Length: 6”
• Width: 5½”
Condition:
Excellent condition with no damage. Colors remain vibrant. Normal light wear from age on the base only.
Estimated Era:
Late 20th century (1980s–1990s) — hand-decorated vintage Asian export.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 6.75ʺH
- Styles
- Asian
- Hollywood Regency
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brick Red
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition with no damage. Colors remain vibrant. Normal light wear from age on the base only. Excellent condition with no damage. Colors remain vibrant. Normal light wear from age on the base only. less
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