Antique Chinese Jade Foo Dog Carving

Antique Chinese Jade Foo Dog Carving

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Chinese

Period

Pre 1900

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Antique carving from Jade of a Chinese foo dog in a curled position. Despite the name, foo dogs (or Shi) are actually lions with dragonlike features and are depicted as guardians, often to the rich and powerful. Ming dynasty.

Size: 2.75″ long, 1.25″ tall

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Antique carving from Jade of a Chinese foo dog in a curled position. Despite the name, foo dogs (or Shi) are actually lions with dragonlike features and are depicted as guardians, often to the rich and powerful. Ming dynasty.

Size: 2.75″ long, 1.25″ tall

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Region

Chinese

Period

Pre 1900

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