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Natural Imperial Green Jade 5 Fu Lions Foo Dogs#1017427

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Natural Imperial Green Jade 5 Fu Lions Foo Dogs#1017427
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Fabulous piece of carved jade depicting five Fu Lions Playing Money Ball joyfully. The one on the top is treading on heaps of Ruyi Scepter and sticking its tougue out to lick the ball. The Chinese foo dog is considered sacred in the Buddhist religion. They are ancient sacred canines of Asia that were used as guards for the Buddhist temples. It is said that the open-mouthed foo dog eats in all evil spirits and they cannot escape for the closed mouth pair keeps it contained.
Foo dogs are not dogs they are stylized lion carvings. From what I understand in the Buddhist faith, the lion is considered to be a noble and divine animal, a protector of truth and against evil in all forms. I also read that "Fu" in Chinese means "luck" or "happiness" and that the Foo Dogs are lucky, happy lions that bring good fortune and scare away evil.
Condition is very nice.
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<tr><td>Condition:Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19th</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:China</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:6.3</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:2.4</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:4.1</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:1.28</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Natural Imperial Green Jade 5 Fu Lions Foo Dogs</td></tr>


<tr><td>Type:Hand Carved </td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Canton</td></tr>
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