A pair of wooden male lions with their paws resting on balls.
Lion is a special animal to Chinese people. The lion is regarded as the king in the animal world, so it is represented power and prestige. The ball played by the male lion symbolized the unity of the empire.
It is believed that lion can protect human from evil spirits. That i ...click for details
A pair of wooden male lions with their paws resting on balls.
Lion is a special animal to Chinese people. The lion is regarded as the king in the animal world, so it is represented power and prestige. The ball played by the male lion symbolized the unity of the empire.
It is believed that lion can protect human from evil spirits. That i ...click for details
also widely known as the Goddess of Mercy, carved from one piece of wood, standing straight on the lotus base, holding a bowl in her hands, wearing hooded robe and rosary.
Age: Chinese, circa late 19th - early 20th century
Measurement: Width (measuring at base) 17 C.M. / Height 38 C.M.
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A pair of Chinese gilded wooden lions playing balls.
In China, the lion is regarded as a symbol of power and grandeur. It is believed to protect human from evil spirits. That is why Chinese always place lions at the gates
of imperial palaces, official residences, temples and tombs.
Chinese painted wooden god with long beard, wearing hat and tunic, sitting on a base.
Age: China, Qing Dynasty, circa 19th Century
Measurement: Height 38 C.M. / Width 21 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age inclu ...click for details
