Wood Lions / Foo Dogs on Pedestals, Pair from China

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A male and female pair of foo dogs / lions with Ming Dynasty stylings.  Likely mid-1900s.  Hand carved from light weight wood, Pahudia or Monkeypod.  Detailed and rich in color.