Carved solid white marble Foo Dog on a base, elaborate in design. Foo dogs are really lions, the proud mother of the feline race. Although not indigenous to China, lion artwork and sculptures were imported gifts to the emperor. The lion does not occur in Chinese primitive art but was introduced later in connection with Buddhism as the defender of law and protector of sacred buildings. Lions are often placed at temple gates and porticos of houses. Sometimes, they guard tombs. Stone lions in front of official buildings were originally put there to scare demons. Covered in a light earthen patina.
Asian antiquities are authentic and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Asian
1800 ‘s AD
12” x 9”

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