Chinese Seal Staple Mark Figurine Bronze Gilt Foo Lion Dog Male Ball Archaic 20C

Name: Chinese Seal Staple Mark Figurine Bronze Gilt Foo Lion Dog Male Ball Archaic 20C
SKU: INV4475
Price: 99.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£99.00

Inventory Code: INV4475

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Chinese Seal Staple Mark Figurine Bronze Gilt Foo Lion Dog Male Ball Archaic 20C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4475

Object: Figurine

Material: Bronze with gilt finish

Origin: China

Period: Archaistic style

Date: 20th Century

Decoration: Male foo lion standing on rectangular base with paw resting on a brocade ball, detailed scrolling mane and tail

Mark: Seal mark to base

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 1.2 in / 3.0 cm

Width: 0.9 in / 2.3 cm

Depth: 0.6 in / 1.7 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Minor surface wear, rubbing to gilt finish, and age-related patina. No major damage observed. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

Small Chinese bronze foo lion figurine cast in an archaic style.
The male guardian lion is depicted with one paw resting on a decorative ball.
Nicely detailed with curled mane, expressive facial features, and scrolling tail.
Finished with traces of gilt over a dark bronze surface.
Mounted on an integral rectangular base with a seal mark underneath.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Foo lions, also known as guardian lions, have long been used in Chinese art and architecture as symbols of protection and authority.
Male examples are traditionally shown with a paw resting on an embroidered ball representing power and dominion.
Small bronze examples such as this are popular decorative and collectible works.

NOTES

Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.