Soft Jade Foo Dogs / Lions on Pedestals, Pair from China

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Detail: A male and female pair of foo dogs / lions made of black jade-like (serpentine or omphacite) and white jade-like (nanyang or saussurite). Acquired from a group of craftsman a block away from Tiananmen Square in Beijing. These are hand carved and would make stunning bookends!

Very sorry but this gorgeous pair of bookends has sold.

Item Number: S-8119
Provenance/Origin: Beijing China. Local craftsman.
Composition: Soft jade-like materials. See details
Dimensions: 7" tall x 4.25" deep x 2.75" wide
Weight: 8.5 pounds both
Price: $145.00 USD for pair

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