Dark Stone Fu Lion Protector

c. 1800
$2,880 USD
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Dimensions
W: 3.25" D: 4.5" H: 6.25"
Materials
Stone
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CEAN025
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$75

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries. Known as shizi or shishi, the mythical beast is a benevolent and playful guardian of the home. A miniature example of a traditional form, this handsome fu lion dates to the early 19th century and is carved of a fine, dark stone, polished smooth in many places from the touch of hands over the years.

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Michael Thompson

b. 1951

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past & present. 

His body of work spans across a range of art forms, from experimental postal art to paper collage to sculptures assembled from scrap metal and ceramic shards.

Regardless of the medium, each of Thompson’s works is layered with fragments of past lives and bygone memories, measured in the form of antique fabric remnants, printed ephemera and other found elements collected during his travels.

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