A Pair of Large Chinese Ceramic Foo Lions

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, a lively pair of foo guardian lions glazed in dark green and golden yellow, seated on raised bases facing outwards, one holds a ball under its front paw and the other holds a baby lion under its front paw, their tails rise up with a large blooming flower balanced atop, each with writing to underside interior.




Both approximately 11 x 8 x 4 1/2 in.

Collection of Mr. John Sylvester, Jr.

A few small surface abrasions to both; small chips to the one floral tail.