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    Posted 10 years ago

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    tkretz
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    I would just like to know what it is. approx ten inches tall..8 or 9 inches long and a few inches wide. it is solid..wieghin close to five pounds. I got it from my granmother and would to read up on what it is..if i can figure that part out first lol
    it is copper/bronze? unsure

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    1. tkretz, 10 years ago
      please help me out :)
    2. aghcollect aghcollect, 10 years ago
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_guardian_lions
    3. aghcollect aghcollect, 10 years ago
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/asian/foo-dogs-and-lions
    4. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 10 years ago
      That's it agh! foo dog. To protect.
    5. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 10 years ago
      wow! this looks like a real Kirin or Quilin. it differs from a Guardian Lion by the hooves which they always have.

      this from Wikipedia: The qilin (Chinese: ??; pinyin: qílín) is a mythical hooved chimerical creature known in Chinese and other East Asian cultures, said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler.[1] It is a good omen thought to occasion prosperity or serenity. It is often depicted with what looks like fire all over its body. It is sometimes called the "Chinese unicorn" when compared with the Western unicorn.
    6. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 10 years ago
      It could be from the Ming dynasty. i think it's bronze. i love it!!
    7. tkretz, 10 years ago
      where would i take something like this to get it evaluated/appraised?
    8. hellyen hellyen, 10 years ago
      its a fou dog
    9. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 10 years ago
      I'm with ho2 on that, although I said foo dog also. The main reason is the foo dog usually is in a sitting position with one leg lifted. Just my opinion, I am def not an expert about this.

      You really need to do research on a reputable appraiser. I would actually get a couple opinions. Don't leave it with anyone. If this is bronze, I imagine it's quite valuable.
    10. kyratango kyratango, 10 years ago
      Looks like bronze! And... from pic#3 it's a boy! ;-)
    11. kyratango kyratango, 10 years ago
      It is rather a Kylin / Qilin / Kirin Mythical Beast than a foo dog. Google for images!

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