Description Style: Traditional Chinese "Shrimp-Body" folk art tigers; features an arched, curled body reminiscent of a shrimp, paired with a feline/tiger head.
Symbolism: Forehead marked with 王 (Wang) for "King of Beasts"; back features a gold 福 (Fu) for "Good Fortune/Blessing."
Features: Hand-painted yellow and black stripes, red accents, and signature red yarn pom-pom tails.
Size: Approx 3 inches tall.
Condition: Vintage. Features a hand-painted finish on unglazed clay. Note minor surface wear and small firing cracks on the base typical of handmade clay folk art.
This "shrimp-style" curled body is a classic motif in Chinese clay work designed to give the tiger a sense of kinetic energy, as if it is ready to pounce and defend the home. In Chinese tradition, these figures are "King" (王) of the spirit world, using their feline cuteness to mask their power to ward off evil.
