Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions in Cobalt Blue With Silver-Tone Brass

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This is a fierce and highly decorative matching pair of vintage Chinese cloisonné foo dogs (guardian lions), traditionally placed at … Read more This is a fierce and highly decorative matching pair of vintage Chinese cloisonné foo dogs (guardian lions), traditionally placed at the entrance of homes or temples to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune.

Crafted with a copper and brass base, these imposing figures feature vibrant, deep cobalt blue enamel bodies. The head, snout, and muscular paws are constructed of un-enameled, polished silver-tone brass, giving them a strong, metallic shine. The surrounding swirling mane is rendered in rich shades of burnt orange and gold. Both lions wear decorative green enamel collars adorned with a red and green hanging pendant.

One lion rests its front paw firmly on a traditional embroidered ball (symbolizing power and victory), while the other has its paw resting on a smaller cub (symbolizing nurture and succession), perfectly representing the male and female pair in Feng Shui tradition.

The enamel is glossy and vibrant with a beautiful antique patina on the exposed metal parts. This pair makes a powerful and culturally significant statement as a decorative focal point for any interior. See less