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Chinese Asian Foo Dog Shishi Temple Guardian Bronze Sculpture

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 2,100.00 USD
Chinese Asian Foo Dog Shishi Temple Guardian Bronze Sculpture
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It’S A Myth That The Ancient Chinese Had Never Seen An Actual Lion When They Created Their Imperial Guardian Lion Sculptures (Often Called “Foo Dogs” Or “Foo Lions” In The West). Asiatic Lions Were Introduced To The Chinese During The Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) Through Silk Road Trade With Central And Southwest Asia, Sometimes Even As Live Pets For The Emperor. These Noble And Majestic Cats Were, In Fact, The Inspiration For These Guardian Sculptures. Bronze Dimensions Base: Height 6 X Width 9 inches. Weight: 5 Lbs.