Pair of Fo dogs

Lot 3023 limit € 90

so-called Shishi or guardian lions, wood, carved and painted red-brown, each depicting a male Fo dog, in a sitting pose with a ball under the right or left paw, rectangular base (1 x slightly dam.,), total H approx 7 cm, probably China, late 19th century, the lion is a symbol of power, strength and protection