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Pair of Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions.
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Pair of Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions.

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 May 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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Description

A pair of Chinese biscuit famille verte Buddhist lions.

Each is seated on a stand with its mouth open and eyes fixed into sockets. The male rests a brocaded ball beneath his paw and the female plays with a cub.

A charming pair in excellent condition. Circa 1920.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions to the 1920s.

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25.5cm (10.04")
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SA1138103
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A4540
Description
A pair of Chinese biscuit famille verte Buddhist lions.

Each is seated on a stand with its mouth open and eyes fixed into sockets. The male rests a brocaded ball beneath his paw and the female plays with a cub.

A charming pair in excellent condition. Circa 1920.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions to the 1920s.

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138103
Dealers Internal Ref
A4540
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A pair of glazed ceramic Chinese temple lions in amber and green tones, seated atop pierced brown rectangular bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of glazed ceramic Chinese temple lions in amber and green tones, seated atop pierced brown rectangular bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions.

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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Long Melford
Suffolk
United Kingdom
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A pair of glazed ceramic Chinese temple lions in amber and green tones, seated atop pierced brown rectangular bases.
Pair of Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions.
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A pair of glazed ceramic Chinese temple lions in amber and green tones, seated atop pierced brown rectangular bases.
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  • ObjectSculptures and Figures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Chinese
  • MaterialCeramic, Glaze
  • ColourAmber, Green, Brown
  • MotifsCurled manes, Pierced plinth bases, Stylised fangs, Guardian ball and cub
  • SizeH 25.5 cm (10 in)

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Chinese temple lions, often known in the West as foo dogs, traditionally served as symbolic guardians outside imperial palaces, tombs, and temples to protect against evil spirits and malevolent influences.

These figures are typically hand-shaped from ceramic or stoneware, often finished with lead-silicate glazes such as the traditional three-colour sancai palette featuring amber, green, and cream tones.

Authenticity is assessed through examining the crazing of the glaze, clay composition, firing imperfections, hand-modelled detailing, and wear patterns consistent with age and traditional craftsmanship.

These sculptural objects can be styled as focal points on sideboards, mantels, or pedestals, adding a layer of historical weight and cultural interest to contemporary or eclectic spaces.

Glazed ceramics should be dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners, abrasives, or excessive moisture, which can damage aged glazes and historic surfaces.
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