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Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

$4,050per set
£3,050.74per set
€3,559.44per set
CA$5,728.90per set
A$5,763.99per set
CHF 3,345.61per set
MX$70,247.48per set
NOK 38,617.07per set
SEK 39,626.30per set
DKK 26,605.79per set

About the Item

Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881934021552

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