Ming Style - Our guardian lions are styled in the Ming Dynasty style after the lions guarding the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. These lions were believed to have powerful protective benefits, and the female lion represents the yin of yin and yang
Foo Dogs - A misnomer in the west, this statue does not depict a dog, but a stylized lion. These statues stood before Chinese Imperial palaces, tombs, temples, government offices and homes of important officials since the Han Dynasty in 206 BC.
High Quality Sculpture - Hand-cast using real crushed stone bonded with durable designer resin, our Female Chinese Guardian Lion is topped with a warm bronze finish
Design Toscano Statue - Exclusive to the Design Toscano brand, this detailed Female Chinese Guardian Lion is perfect for proud display in your home, gallery or as a gift for an Asian art collector
Our Female Chinese Guardian Lion Foo Dog figurine measures 4.5"Wx7"Dx9"H and weighs 1 lb.
Description
Adopt the ancient guardian lion who has traditionally stood before Chinese Imperial palaces, tombs, temples, government offices and homes of important officials since the Han Dynasty in 206 BC. Cast in quality designer resin to capture details including the cub under the female's left paw, the foo dog is highlighted with a warm bronze finish. This oriental collectible is sized for home, gallery or gift-giving. This three-dimensional, quality Asian decor piece is - as you'd expect - found only at Basil Street Gallery! 4½"Wx7"Dx9"H. 1 lb.
