Used in Imperial Chinese Palaces & Tombs, the concept was thought that these guardian lions or foo dogs protected the building from harmful spirit influences & harmfyul people that might be a threat. This brass/bronze guardian lion or foo dog stands 11″ high by 11″ width & weighs 9.8 lbs. It is in very good vintage condition showing wear consistent with age with minor scratches or possible dings. There is some oxidation that can be rubbed off with baking soda & lemon juice. The item “Vintage Bronze Brass Chinese Guardian Lion Foo Dog” is in sale since Friday, June 19, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Figurines & Statues”. The seller is “desertwaif4135″ and is located in Glendale, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation, Dominican republic, El salvador.
- Animal Type: Foo Dog Guardian Lion DRAGON
- Primary Material: Bronze
- Age: Unknown
- Modified Item: No
- Theme: Animal
- Object Type: Foo Dog Sculpture
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China
- Height: 11in. (28cm)
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Region of Origin: China
- Handmade: Yes
- Maker: Unknown
- Color: Bronze