Gold-Lacquered Polyresin Chinese Guardian Lion

The gilt lacquer finish gives this guardian lion a warmth and richness that the stone and cast iron examples in the grouping cannot match, and the sculpted mane, expressive face, and stepped plinth base are rendered with a decorative confidence that makes this a compact but striking display piece.

Made in polyresin with a gilt lacquer-style finish, this Chinese guardian lion features a sculpted mane, an expressive facial expression, and a stepped plinth base. The guardian lion, known in Chinese as shi or shishi, has been used as a protective symbol at the entrances of important buildings in China for over two thousand years, and the gilt finish here connects the piece to the tradition of gilded guardian lions that adorned imperial and aristocratic settings. The compact scale, at 11 cm tall, makes this a versatile piece suited to a shelf, desk, or display cabinet, and the gilt lacquer finish gives it a warmth that suits both traditional and contemporary interior arrangements.

• Material: Polyresin with gilt lacquer-style finish
• Dimensions: 11 cm (H) x 7 cm (W)
• Condition: Good, minor age-appropriate wear visible
• Features: Gilt lacquer finish, sculpted mane, expressive face, stepped plinth base
• SKU: CBD-0117

A warmly finished guardian lion in the gilt lacquer style. Pairs naturally with the Red Lacquered Pair (CBD-0118), the Red and Black Cast Stone Pair (CBD-0119), the Bronze-Effect Pair (CBD-0120), and the wider Oriental collection.