Chinese Guardian Lion Wooden Sculpture Foo Dog Vintage

Foo Dog Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Figurine.Chinese Guardian Lion.Home Decor.Traditional Foo Dog with open mouth is standing upon a carved branch-shaped wooden platform pedestal.Intricately carved hand crafted.Deep chocolate brown.Unknown wood variety.Foo Dog is a symbolic figure often placed at entrances for protection.Foo Dogs have been part of Chinese and Southeast Asian history for thousands of years.Foo Dogs are believed to guard religious sites and discourage evil spirits.They are also known as Shi-Zi in China and Komainu in Japan.3 1/2” tall 2 1/4” across 1 1/2” deepArchitectural, spiritual, ornamental, Chinese, traditional, mystical, handmade, hand crafted, artisan, hand carved, wooden.Call outs:Tiny chip on the bottom inside.As shown in photos.Excellent condition for a vintage carving. My mother had it in her china cabinet.Over 40 years old.All photos are taken by me, Randee.Copyright ©️ @randeescloset.