Bidspirit auction | A Chinese Carved Stone Guardian

A Chinese Carved Stone Guardian Lion (Foo Dog), Tang or Song Dynasty - A dark, patinated sculpture depicting a stylized, seated guardian lion, commonly referred to as a 'Foo Dog', originating from China and possibly attributed to the Tang or Song Dynasty. The robustly modeled animal features an open mouth with visible fangs, prominent eyes, and a highly stylized, swirling mane. The figure surmounts a rectangular, unadorned base. H: Approximately 11cm Provenance: Private collection based in West London.