A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Blue Glazed Buddhist Foo Lions

Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century, dark blue glazed seated Buddhist guardian lions, both labeled "Yamanaka & Co./New York/Oriental Art Goods" to underside beneath felt.

8 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.

From the Collection of Gustave and Carol Ferri, New Jersey and North Carolina

Good estate condition; some scattered small chips and losses to edges on both, particularly curls to mane; felt separating from undersides.