This striking pair of Chinese porcelain guardian lions, also known as foo dogs, features a vibrant turquoise glaze with finely detailed sculptural work throughout. Each figure is modeled in the traditional seated pose atop a rectangular plinth, one resting its paw on a brocade ball and the other on a cub, symbolizing protection and prosperity. The bodies are richly decorated with swirling mane patterns and stylized musculature, while the bases display molded geometric and scroll motifs. The undersides show impressed marks consistent with 20th-century Chinese production. The glaze exhibits natural pooling and variation, with some kiln spotting and minor surface wear visible to the bases, consistent with age and firing. A bold and decorative matched pair, ideal for display or as symbolic entrance guardians in an interior setting. Approx. dimensions (in): 13.5 x 7 x 8.5.

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