Pair Of Stone Guardian Lions (Foo Dogs) - Circa 1920 Coasters Old Root Sculpture from China

Old Root Sculpture from China - Ca 100 Yrs Old - Locust wood

Constructed from teak wood these sturdy doors have beautiful

The flowers seen in each of the yellow panels are lotus flowers

or distinctive interior features

most we find are in very poor condition because of their age with badly damaged paint & missing brass corners

Pair Of Stone Guardian Lions (Foo Dogs) - Circa 1920 Coasters Old Root Sculpture from ChinaThis pair of Chinese stone guardian lion statues would have come from either side of the entrance doors of wealthy Chinese homes to ward off evil or negative energy. These traditional stone lions are around 100 years old and would have come from a wealthy Chinese home in Shanxi province. Traditionally these stone lions (called Shishi ) are one female and one male. The male symbolises power and protection and the female symbolises familial protection