Pair of Chinese Red Cinnabar-Style Resin Foo Dog Figurines

Finished in a deep cinnabar-red lacquer effect that gives them the weight and presence of carved lacquerware, this pair of Chinese guardian lion figurines stands at 17 cm, their bold forms and alert expressions carrying the authority that has made the Foo Dog one of the most enduring motifs in Chinese decorative tradition.

Guardian lions, commonly known as Foo Dogs in the West, have been placed at the entrances of Chinese temples, palaces, and homes for centuries, with the male traditionally holding a ball and the female a cub. The cinnabar-red finish references the tradition of carved cinnabar lacquerware, a highly prized Chinese craft in which layers of lacquer are built up and then carved with intricate designs. This pair replicates that aesthetic in resin, making the look accessible while retaining the visual impact of the original tradition. Both figurines are in good condition, with no chips or damage noted.

• Style: Chinese cinnabar-style guardian lions (Foo Dogs)
• Material: Resin with lacquer-effect finish
• Dimensions: 17 cm (H) x 11 cm (W) each
• Condition: Good
• Features: Deep cinnabar-red lacquer-effect finish, guardian lion pose, sold as a matched pair
• Period: 20th century
• SKU: SKU-00259

A bold decorative pair for collectors of Chinese ornamental figures or Oriental decorative arts. Pairs naturally with the Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Statue (SKU-00257) and the wider Oriental collection.