A famille rose vase, the baluster vase with a waisted neck and…
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A famille rose vase, the baluster vase with a waisted neck and flattened rim, with twin Dog of Fo lug handles and pairs of applied chilongs to the collar, profusely enamel decorated with flora, fruits, phoenix and insects, height 20.5 cm

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  • Foo Dogs - Foo Dogs, also known as "Fo Dogs", "Fu Dogs", and " Buddhist lions" are the Chinese guardian lions that have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces and tombs, government offices, and the homes of the influential are believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits.

    They are a popular motif in decorative arts, especially ceramics and garden statuary, where they are depicted in pairs, comprising of a male resting his paw upon an embroidered ball, representing supremacy over the world, and a female restraining a playful cub, representing the nurturing properties of the female.

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