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Lot 1011
A Pair of Chinese Carved Foo Lions
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 20th century, heavily carved foo lions standing on hind legs on a rocky style base, the male holding a ball and the female holding a child lion, with animated facial expressions, mouths open showing their teeth, inset eyes.

13 3/8 x 10 3/4 x 4 in.

Private Collection, Concord, North Carolina

One lion's ear is broken, but remains with the lion; a few minor shrinkage cracks to wood.