Vtg Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion 6”w/ Loose Balls in Mouth & Paw

Feel like Chinese, may be Japanese not 100% sure. Pls let me know if u know.

Vintage Chinese hand-carved Foo Dog (Guardian Lion) figurine made from solid wood, featuring exquisite detail and two rare loose puzzle balls — one intricately carved in the mouth and another inside a larger pierced ball under its paw.


Foo Dogs (also known as Shishi) are traditional Chinese symbols of protection and strength, commonly placed at entrances or displayed in homes and offices for good fortune and warding off negative energy.


Features:

• Authentic Chinese guardian lion (Foo Dog / Shishi)

• Hand-carved from dark hardwood (possibly rosewood)

• Loose ball in mouth and pierced puzzle ball under paw

• Symbol of power, protection, and wisdom

• Vintage craftsmanship, likely 20th century

• Size: approx. 6.5” L x 5.5” H

• Great for feng shui, display, or collector’s shelf


Condition:

There is a tiny chip at one of the paw, can be covered with brown paint.

Very good vintage condition with natur