Male fo lion
| Accession Nr.: | 3143 |
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| Type: | sculpture; ceramics; architectural fragment |
| Date of production: |
2nd half of 19th century
Qing dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
| Materials: | earthenware |
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| Techniques: | glazed |
| Dimensions: | height: 53 cm length: 35 cm |
This is a fo lion (Chinese “Buddha lion” or shishi “stone lion”) standing on a small rectangular pedestal. Fo lions stand in pairs on the sides of the entrances to Chinese shrines and palaces. This male fo lion is a late work of art.