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Chinese Bronze Foo Lion - 17th Century
Percival Hunt
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Chinese Bronze Foo Lion - 17th Century

17th century
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Chinese bronze foo lion figure. Late Ming/early Qing ie 1650- 1700. May originally have been gessoed and painted/gilded.

Condition: Good for age. Old pewter repair to leg and body.

Size: length 19.5 cm, height 19 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Declaration

Percival Hunt has dated this Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1001740
Dealers Internal Reference
PH 2696
Description
Chinese bronze foo lion figure. Late Ming/early Qing ie 1650- 1700. May originally have been gessoed and painted/gilded.

Condition: Good for age. Old pewter repair to leg and body.

Size: length 19.5 cm, height 19 cm.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Date of Manufacture

Percival Hunt has dated this Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1001740
Dealers Internal Ref
PH 2696
Percival Hunt
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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A 17th-century cast bronze Chinese guardian lion figure with an open mouth, pronounced ears, and a paw resting on a pierced sphere.
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Archive I A 17th-century cast bronze Chinese guardian lion figure with an open mouth, pronounced ears, and a paw resting on a pierced sphere.

Chinese bronze foo lion - 17th Century

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Percival Hunt
Telephone 07713511615
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Kent
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/percivalhunt
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A 17th-century cast bronze Chinese guardian lion figure with an open mouth, pronounced ears, and a paw resting on a pierced sphere.
Chinese bronze foo lion - 17th Century
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A 17th-century cast bronze Chinese guardian lion figure with an open mouth, pronounced ears, and a paw resting on a pierced sphere.
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Chinese guardian lions, traditionally known as Shi or mythical foo dogs, originated in Chinese imperial architecture as protective figures placed outside temples, palaces, and official residences. Executed in bronze or stone, male figures hold a brocade sphere representing power over domain, while female figures hold a cub representing nurturing and life.

Bronzes from this period were predominantly created using the lost-wax casting method, allowing detailed work on features such as facial expressions and stylized mane curls. Craftspeople filled hollow interiors with core material before casting, later smoothing surfaces and applying chemical or patinating treatments to finalize the metallic finish.

Authentic period bronzes exhibit natural wear patterns, uneven oxidisation, and weight typical of solid historical metal alloys. Look for irregular core-removal marks inside hollow bases, hand-chased surface details, and patination developed over centuries rather than artificially applied surface dyes.

A bronze guardian lion serves as an architectural accent when positioned on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or within a curated bookshelf display. Combining dark patinated metalwork with lighter wooden or stone surfaces creates a balanced textural contrast in contemporary settings.

Preserve antique bronze surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical cleaning agents, abrasive polishes, or water exposure, as these strip historic patination and accelerate unwanted metal oxidation.
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