PAIR OF TEMPLE GUARD FOO BEASTS
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Description
Two very heavy, stone foo beasts/Shishi ready to guard your domain. They sit on pedestals in the crouched position, the male is holding a ball. The lions are usually depicted in pairs. When used as statuary the pair would consist of a male leaning his paw upon an embroidered ball (in imperial contexts, representing supremacy over the world) and a female restraining a playful cub that is on its back (representing nurture).
24 1/2" X 15"
$600 - $900
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Auction Description:
This "timely" holiday sale features many items from a shop that was in business on Philadelphia Jewelers Row for over 70 years! Cartier and other fine watches, Atmos & Ogee Clocks, Haitian art, Roseville, Lladro, Thangkas, sterling silver jewelry and serving pieces, Rugs, fine diamond and gemstone jewelry, beer steins, Chinese porcelain, jewelry, paintings, carvings, and furniture, a full length beaver coat, African artifacts, vintage toys, and 1st edition books will be auctioned in time for your holiday shopping.
In house shipping available for most items!
Stay tuned for our December 29th Chinese New Year Auction!
Condition
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