This charming vintage buckle dates to early-20th-century China and is cast in solid copper, featuring a stylized lion’s face (“Foo dog”) set within a shield form. The reverse bears a faint ring–and–bar fitting, making it perfect as a belt buckle, a pendant, or an ornamental accent on a satchel or wall hanging. The lion motif—venerated in Tibetan Buddhist iconography for protection—pairs intriguingly with subtle inscriptions inspired by Confucian classics along the shield’s border. • Material: Solid copper • Motif: Lion mask (Foo dog) in shield frame • Style: Tibetan Buddhist guardian symbolism + Confucian Classics detail • Size: See photos measurement • Condition: Good vintage condition with natural patina; minor surface wear consistent with age • Use: Wear as a buckle, convert into a pendant, or display as a miniature relic
A unique conversation piece for collectors of Asian antiquities, spiritual art aficionados, or steampunk-and-fantasy costume designers.
