Chinese Cloisonne Tazza with Buddhist Lion and Floral Designs

Large and impressive Chinese cloisonne tazza or compote, 20th…
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Large and impressive Chinese cloisonne tazza or compote, 20th century, decorated with panels of Buddhist lions playing with a ribbon-tied brocade ball, and panels with stylised floral design, on a blue background with dense floral design. Height 36 cm. Provenance: Dr. John A. and Louise Gray 'Mark and Period' Collection.

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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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