Antique Lacquered Wood Pair Fu Lions, China (16735BSE) $595
Original price was: $595.00.$505.75Current price is: $505.75.H: 4.25″ W: 2″ D: 0.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, small fu lion pairs were popular indoor and out door accessories. As protectors of Buddhism, fu lions are both menacing and friendly and this remarkably fanciful pair of crouching beasts joyously reflects both traits, with floppy ears, smiling open mouthed faces with tongues hanging out, and curled tails versus bushy eyebrows, bulging eyes and long pointed nails. Originally decorations on furniture with flat rear sides, they can stand alone as decorative accessories or even be a great pair of bookends. However they are used, they are guaranteed to bring a smile to those who are fortunate to see them on a regular basis.