Foo dogs
15 May 2022
Description

Muti colored ceramic foo dogs Perfect condition

Dimensions

2 ft high 12 inch base

Provenance

I believe they. Am from China in the early 80s

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By David U.
May 17, 10:39 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $650 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello!
I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal.
Considering the photos, this item is:

A pair of Chinese guardian lions from 20th century, commonly called stone lions in China and sometimes called a foo dog in the West, are symbolic sculptures of the Asiatic lion. They are always depicted in pairs. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues, and they are designed in pairs — one is female, the other is male. The female represents yin, and symbolically protects the people dwelling inside the home, while the male statue, representing yang, protects the structure itself.

This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided. Beautiful piece overall.

A fair market estimation, would be between 150 to 650 USD. This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.

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