Impressive pair of turquoise-glazed Foo dogs, China, 20th century
900,00 €
Very beautiful and imposing pair of lion-dogs, China, 20th century. Superb turquoise glaze. Guardian lion statues are traditionally found in front of Chinese imperial palaces, imperial tombs and temples. Depicted as a couple, the male resting his paw on a decorated ball representing supremacy over the world, and the female holding a small lion representing education.
Height 40 cm