Natureworks carefully crafted plinths serve as a symbolic foundation, lifting the Foo Dogs up off the ground to emphasize their regal presence. Ideal for Asian restaurants, these statues make a significant statement at entrances, symbolizing protection and prosperity, adding a touch of cultural richness to your establishment.
Guardian Lion info:
- Chinese guardian lions male and female cultural Buddhist icons
- Also popular in other parts of Asia including Japan, Korea, Tibet, Thailand, Burma, Vietnam, Sir Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia, Laos, Taiwan and Singapore
- Chinese mythology motifs – one of the twelve totem creatures
- Typically made of stone – Chinese architectural ornament
- Known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs
- Highly stylised lions – Male – with a ball and female with a cub. The lions are usually depicted in pairs. When used as statuary the pair would consist of a male leaning his paw upon an embroidered ball (in imperial contexts, representing supremacy over the world) and a female restraining a playful cub that is on its back (representing nurture)- (ref: Wikipedia)
- Traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government office, temples and homes of government officials and the wealthy
- Believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits to ward off harmful spiritual influences and harmful people that might be a threat
See installed – Giant Foo Dog entry statements – Cairns Shopping Centre – Restaurant – Lantern lane – (See case study here) – Natureworks custom designed the roof detail and internal themed restaurant. Pricing
- To get a price for this product (including delivery if required), please click the “add to my quote” button to add it to your quote list. You can then select any extras or specific requirements, and submit a quote request (see how to order).
Additional Extras
- Clear coat finish or a heavy duty gel coat finish is recommended for all products that will be used outside, to protect the finish. See product care guide
- Mounting plates, hooks or other fixings can be requested when you ask for a quote.
- Custom colours are available on most products.
- If you plan to use the product in a child’s play area or a public space, please mention that when requesting a quote.
- If you need to be able to dismantle or move it easily, let us know that too!
- We can create custom versions of most designs, for example to change the size, pose or angle of a sculpture, or to include your branding on an integrated or separate sign. Just ask
Delivery
- Delivery costs depend on location, packaging requirements, and quantity/type of items ordered. Items can be picked up from our office, or you can arrange your own freight.
- International shipping available on request.
Delivery times depend on stock availability & extras required. - Let us know if you want delivery when you place a quote request, or contact us!
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