MONUMENTAL PAIR SANCAI GLAZED FOO DOGS / SHISHI
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Monumental Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs. Each 2 part. Base 19"x12"x14". Foo 16"x11"x26". On stand 40" tall.I n China, where foo dogs originated, they are called shi, meaning lion, or shishi, meaning stone lion. They do share a resemblance with the Chow Chow and Shih Tzu, which led these figures to be called foo dogs (or fu dogs) in English, although you may also see them referred to as Chinese guardian lions, guardian dogs or stone temple dogs. PROVENANCE: A Private Charleston SC Estate. NO IN HOUSE SHIPPING. Pickup only or Shipping on this item offered through, UPS (843) 203-3466 store7194@theupsstore.com , Pak Mail 843-849-0310 - info@charlestonshipping.com TCI 800-752-7002 www.shippingmadesimple.com , Plycon 888-655-2664 www.plycongroup.com Please contact one of them or your own choice of shipper directly.
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MONUMENTAL PAIR SANCAI GLAZED FOO DOGS / SHISHI
Estimate $2,200 - $2,600
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