They’re Chinese guardian lions (shishi), not dogs—protective symbols often shown as a pair. On rugs, they appear flanking medallions or “embroidered balls,” common in Ningxia, Peking, and Baotou pieces.
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They’re Chinese guardian lions (shishi), not dogs—protective symbols often shown as a pair. On rugs, they appear flanking medallions or “embroidered balls,” common in Ningxia, Peking, and Baotou pieces.