{"product_id":"pair-of-vintage-carved-grey-white-jade-foo-dog-guardian-lions","title":"Pair of Vintage Carved Grey \u0026 White Jade Foo Dog Guardian Lions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking pair of vintage Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions, intricately carved from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid grey and white jade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and mounted on substantial cylindrical jade bases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach guardian lion is beautifully detailed, with expressive features, curled manes, raised tails and traditional carved decoration. The natural jade displays attractive variations of grey, white and soft green tones throughout the stone, making each figure individually distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are particularly substantial pieces for their size, with the characteristic cold, dense weight of solid jade. Traditionally displayed as a pair, Chinese guardian lions are longstanding symbols of protection and guardianship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieved to date from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-20th century, approximately 1950s–1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair of vintage Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid grey and white jade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntricately carved throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid cylindrical jade bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural grey, white and soft green variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 4–5 inches high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial, heavy pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmaculate vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo chips, cracks or scratches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the condition of these vintage items\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crow \u0026 Cauldron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55328897368393,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4176\/3145\/files\/9C80F165-2861-4418-A613-9017B7FA64D0.jpg?v=1789235211","url":"https:\/\/crowandcauldron.co.uk\/products\/pair-of-vintage-carved-grey-white-jade-foo-dog-guardian-lions","provider":"The Crow \u0026 Cauldron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}