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This is a striking pair of vintage cloisonné enamel guardian lions, also known as Foo Dogs or wealth-attracting door lions. …
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This is a striking pair of vintage cloisonné enamel guardian lions, also known as Foo Dogs or wealth-attracting door lions. Each lion is seated upright in a protective, alert posture. The bodies are richly decorated in cloisonné enamel against a vibrant turquoise-blue ground, featuring scrolling vine patterns and colorful stylized blossoms in red, orange, yellow, and purple. The heads, curly manes, tails, paws, and decorative collars with bells are finished in a bright, polished gold gilding over bronze. The pair is classically posed: the male lion (on the left) rests his paw on an openwork brocade ball, while the female lion (on the right) playfully tends to a gilded cub, representing the nurturing of future generations. The maker notes these are auspicious beasts meant to attract wealth and bring good fortune. A highly decorative and collectible pair.
Dimensions & Measurements (per lion):
Height: 21 cm (approx. 8.27 inches)
Length: 19 cm (approx. 7.48 inches)
Depth/Thickness: 13 cm (approx. 5.12 inches)
Total Weight (pair): approx. 5500 g (approx. 12.13 lbs)
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- Dimensions
- 7.48ʺW × 5.12ʺD × 8.27ʺH
- Styles
- Asian
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cloisonné
- Copper
- Enamel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition with a natural, aged patina. The enamel surfaces are glossy and vibrant, with minor surface wear and … moreGood vintage condition with a natural, aged patina. The enamel surfaces are glossy and vibrant, with minor surface wear and light scratches consistent with age. The gilded surfaces show minor wear and natural patina on the high points. Both figures are structurally sound and stand stably. Please review all photos carefully for details. less
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