Signed Hand Made Foo Dog by Erte Genuine Solid Bronze Sculpture Figurine Statue. This sculpture is in perfect condition Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 7 1/2″ x Width 5″ Marble Dimensions:5″ X 3 1/2″. Height without base: 9 1/2 Weight : 5 LBS Inventory; 53Y6342135. This is a bronze sculpture of a “Foo Dog” which are Chinese guardian lions, known also as Imperial guardian lions. They are believed to have powerful mystic protective powers and traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220). Pairs of guardian lions, a manifestation of yin and yang (the female representing yin and the male yang), are still common decorative and symbolic elements at the entrances to restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and other structures, with one sitting on each side of the entrance. This handmade bronze sculpture was cast using the ancient method of lost-wax casting and stained with a brown patina finish for preservation. It is mounted upon a black variegated marble base with the European Bronze Finery stamp of quality and the artist. Virgin Islands, however, an additional charge may be required. New Detailed Hand Crafted Hot Cast Bronze Not Resin Satisfaction Guaranteed. This is Stock Photo, Slight Color Variation! Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “think_bronze” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Material: Bronze
• Type: Sculpture
• Subject: Foo Dog