Nationality
Chinese
Preview
Date of Work
Unknown
Medium
Soapstone
Height
Left: 2 1/2" Right: 2 5/8"
Width
Left: 2 5/16" Right: 2 5/8"
Depth
Both: 1 7/8"
Collection/Provenance
East Asian Room
Status
Stored: S01 Box 18
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
Additional Information
Soapstone carving of a Shishi or a Foo Dog or a Lion Dog. The male (left) has his paw on a ball that represents the material. The female (right) has her paw on a cub that represents the immaterial. They come in pairs and are often incorporated as part of Feng Shui.
Condition
Very Good
Rights
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