Foo dog (2) - Sandstone - China - 16th - 17th century

Two impressive, grey sandstone statuettes of the Chinese guardian foo dog on a square base with floral decoration. Wavy hair and muscular bodies. The female with a small cub on her side. Always standing in pairs, foo dogs are fantasy lions in Chinese mythology who serve as guardians to prevent harmful things from happening to the family. This handsome pair are standing in commanding posture. These were revered statues and were usually found outside of courtyards and temples. | China end of the Ming Dynasty 17th century Dimensions: 89,00 x 76,00 x 30,00 cm. each one. Condition: Surface wear an mineral deposits throughout the surface. Exellent condition Provenance: Auction House. Paris, France. Notes: The pieces include authenticity certificate and Spanish Export License.