Metal Buddha Seated on Foo Dog.  Lion.  China.

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Very nice older piece depicting Buddha seated on a young lion / dog . . .  as a protector.  Collected in a rural area of NW China.  Specifically in Dunhuang, an ancient silk road stop.

 

In excellent condition with a lot of paint still intact.