Pair of Stone Temple Lions Armoire This pretty

This pretty

to give a wonderful patina

The drawers are each handcrafted using traditional dovetail joints and each one has a blackened brass drop handle

Families would remember and worship their ancestors with offerings

very few of these pieces were ever produced and they are very much investment pieces these days

Pair of Stone Temple Lions Armoire This prettyThese fierce looking creatures are Chinese temple lions, often also referred to as 'foo dogs'. They are traditionally seen in pairs (male and female) outside the entrances of temples, restaurants or other businesses in China, acting as powerful guardians against evil spirits. These ones are from Beijing and individually carved in stone so they can vary slightly. They are great used as bookends or door stops, or simply as interesting ornaments. Sold as