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The Guardian Lion

Name: The Guardian Lion
Brand: Flea Market
SKU: ANTIKASIA_0013
Price: 16700.00 THB
Availability: InStock

16,700.00 THB

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Flea Market The Guardian Lion

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About

The Guardian Lion

Chinese wooden architectural carving depicting a Guardian Lion often referred to as a ""Foo Dog"" a similar auspicious mythical creature like a Qilin.

Pieces like this were typically used as decorative or structural elements in traditional East Asian architecture, such as a corbel, bracket insert, or decorative wall panel for a temple, ancestral hall, or wealthy estate. The flat backing panel with a top mounting tab indicates it was meant to be fitted into a larger wooden framework or hung.

It is carved from wood, featuring traditional gilding (gold leaf paint) on the creature's body, which has aged and developed a rich patina over time. The stylized, swirling mane and tail, bulging eyes, and expressive face are classic features of late Qing Dynasty Chinese folk carving.

In Chinese culture, these creatures are powerful symbols of protection, warding off evil spirits and bringing good fortune, prosperity, and stability to the household.

Dimensions (L x W x H)

12 x 40 x 40 cm

Place of Origin

China

Period

Late 19th century.

Colour

Gold, aged wood, and natural patina

Condition

Good

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