Pair of Buddhist guardian lions carved from wood, China, 19t - Lot 103

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Pair of Buddhist guardian lions carved from wood, China, 19t - Lot 103
Pair of Buddhist guardian lions carved from wood, China, 19th century Pair of guardian lions (shishi or Fô dogs) carved from wood and weathered, depicted lying on openwork bases. The male holds an openwork sphere under his paw while the female protects her cub. The animals feature glass eyes and bone teeth, with detailed carving of the fur, mane, and symbolic attributes. An engraved inscription is visible beneath one of the bases. 19th-century Chinese work. Condition: a few chipped or missing teeth, a section of wood missing from the back of one base, wear and minor signs of use consistent with the piece’s age. Details: Height: 17.5 cm – Base: 22 × 11 cm (each) – Total weight: 3150 g.
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