Chinese Nephrite Foo Fu Dog Lion Statue | Fine Natural 2 Color Nephrite

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Chinese Nephrite Foo Fu Dog Lion Statue | Fine Natural 2 Color Nephrite
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the origins lie deep in much older Indian Buddhist traditions. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs.
Type
Carving / Sculpture
Original or Reproduction
Original
Materials
Nephrite Jade. Nephrite is one of the two distinct minerals commonly known as jade. While nephrite doesn't match the variety or the fine green “imperial jade” colors found in jadeite, it does occur in attractive colors, including green, and is even more durable as a gem material for jewelry and carved art objects.
Colors
Apple Green with streaks of brown
Hand Carved / Hand Polished
Hand Carved and Hand Polished
Natural / Enhanced
100% Natural and Undyed
Approx. Dimension
Height of Jadeite: 2.5 inches
Width of Jadeite: 1 inches
Thickness of Jadeite: 1.25 inch
Net Weight: 93.2 g