China Changbai Mtn Jade Stone Hand-Carved TEMPLE LIONS/FU DOGS Set -Box -50% off
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VINTAGE SET OF TEMPLE LIONS/FU DOGS HAND-CARVED CHANG BAI MTN GREEN JADESTONE - CHINA Size: 5”H x 3”W x 3.5"D Chinese Shipping Box: 13"L x 9.5"W x 4"H Weight: Statues & Box = 7 lbs box is well padded and heavyStatues: One is 1lb 12.7 oz and the other is 1lb 12.1 oz Date Purchased: 1980s Price Paid: $250 Provenance: Purchased Directly from an Artisan in Chang Bai, China Condition: Excellent – no defects; imperfections due to unique carvings and stone color differences. (Shipped in an original Chinese Box to protect the sculpture- see photo) Description: In China, the lion is the master of all felines, the defender of law, and the protector of sacred buildings. It is a symbol of power and success, and of royalty and strength. Second only to the dragon in greatness, these dog-like lions, known as fu-dogs, are entrenched in the traditions of Asian culture. Originally brought into Asia as gifts to emperors, lions were elevated to a divine statue with the introduction of Buddhism in ancient China. Acting as guardians, fu dogs protected temples, official buildings, and homes. Entrenched in Asian culture, these dog-like lions are also known as fu-dogs. Second only to the dragon in greatness, lions were originally brought into Asia as gifts to emperors. With the introduction of Buddhism in ancient China, the lion attained the status
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