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Pair of guardian lions in blue, green and red glazed porcelain, late Qing period / early Republic of China

The image of the lion appeared in China as early as the Zhou period, but since it was not a typical Chinese animal, its image was a reworking of the one arriving from the West. Only later, with the spread of Buddhism in China, its symbolism was fully absorbed. In particular, the lion was placed, in pairs, symbolically protecting imperial palaces and temple halls. The "Chinese lion cub," "karashishi" in Japanese, is known in Europe as the Fo dog (Fo: Buddha), or Foo (Fu: fortune), due to its resemblance to the Pekingese dog that was depicted. 11 x 16 x 8 cm
cm 11x16x8
€ 600,00 / 1.200,00
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Furnishings and Paintings | The Timeless Elegance of an Important Roman Mansion

Rome, Palazzo Celsi, wed 4 March 2026
SINGLE SESSION 04/03/2026 Hours 15:00
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