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 | Shizi Guardian Lions
Late 19th Century; associated with the last Emperor,
Xuangdong, Pu Yi (1908-1911)
Nephrite
38 1/2" H.- 42.4392
These lions are the earlier pair of a series, and the model for other versions from the Imperial Palace in Beijing. The tradition of the temple lions, or "foo dogs" as Westerners call them, began with the Ming Dynasty when the Emperor Wu placed them at the entrances to his royal palace.
Image size: 59508 bytes |
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| Buddah in a Mountain
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Light green jade with brown markings
9"H.- 42.3861
Image size: 20680 bytes |
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