French porcelain hinged LIMOGES BOX 

AMAZING BLUE CHINESE FOO DOG WITH GOLD - A SYMBOL OF GOOD FORTUNE 

and Classical Feng Shui Protection Symbol  Measures 4 ″ H. 

Hand painting is evidenced on every surface of this amazing Limoges box - beautiful work of art. 

Chinese guardian lions or Imperial guardian lions, traditionally known in Chinese simply as Shi (literally: "lion"), and often called "Foo Dogs" in the West, are a common representation of the lion in imperial China. Foo dogs are among the most powerful figures in Chinese mythology, standing guard at sacred temples and tombs. 

Preowned but has been in storage so in great condition- no cracks or chips ~~ Does not have box or fortune cookie piece. ~~