A large old Chinese floor standing famille rose vase, entirely…
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A large old Chinese floor standing famille rose vase, entirely decorated with processional figures including horsemen, noblemen, figures in water, etc., dragons decorate the shoulder, Foo Dogs in pairs to the long tapered trumpet neck, turquoise blue interior. Height 121 cm

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  • Foo Dogs - Foo Dogs, also known as "Fo Dogs", "Fu Dogs", and " Buddhist lions" are the Chinese guardian lions that have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces and tombs, government offices, and the homes of the influential are believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits.

    They are a popular motif in decorative arts, especially ceramics and garden statuary, where they are depicted in pairs, comprising of a male resting his paw upon an embroidered ball, representing supremacy over the world, and a female restraining a playful cub, representing the nurturing properties of the female.

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