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Temple Guardian Lion/Dog [124875]

Currency:USD Category:Art / Medium - Sculptures Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
Temple Guardian Lion/Dog [124875]
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200.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2023 Mar 31 @ 09:09UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Antique QiLing, or a ShiShi Lion or Foo Dog or Lion Dog known as the Guardian of the Temple. Dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.), actual Asiatic lions were introduced to Chinese emperors through the Silk Road trade within Central and Southeast Asia. They were the inspiration for the massive guardian sculptures found gracing palaces, temples and government offices. The lion likeness is found in Chinese breeds of dogs, the Lion Dog was created in Chinese mythology and folklore, thought to hold magical powers that ward off evil. The detailing in this piece is exquisite--iron or bronze, inlaid with very fine, thin silver or brass wire in some areas. Please inspectótail had been broken and repaired and the inlaid wire is loose in a very tiny area. Possible Qing Dynasty (1644-1911/12). A rare find! 10"x 8"x 3".

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