{"product_id":"foo-dogs-set-hand-painted-guardian-lions-mid-century-nodders-1950s-chinese","title":"Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese","description":"A charming and highly collectible mid-century set of three hand-painted Chinese Guardian Lions, often affectionately referred to as Foo Dogs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese delightful nodding figures date to the 1950s-1960s export period and retain their original paper presentation boxes marked \"China.\" Each piece features vibrant hand-applied color, expressive detailing, and spring-mounted tails that create gentle movement — a whimsical touch that makes them especially engaging in display.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTraditionally, Guardian Lions symbolize protection, prosperity, and strength. While these are mid-century decorative export pieces rather than antique temple carvings, they remain a wonderful representation of cultural symbolism and vintage craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTheir bold yellow glaze, red accents, and turquoise detailing make them particularly striking against neutral interiors or layered bookshelves.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n⸻\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n📏 Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Set of three\u003cbr\u003e\n• Origin: China\u003cbr\u003e\n• Circa: 1950s-1960s\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hand painted composition material\u003cbr\u003e\n• Spring mounted tails\u003cbr\u003e\n• Original vintage boxes included\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"E.Thompson Estate \u0026 Antiquities ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51842400813352,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/5144\/7336\/files\/il_fullxfull.7729191538_7wr5.jpg?v=1779217196","url":"https:\/\/e-thompson-estate-antiquities.myshopify.com\/products\/foo-dogs-set-hand-painted-guardian-lions-mid-century-nodders-1950s-chinese","provider":"E.Thompson Estate \u0026 Antiquities ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}