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Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
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These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made of a hardstone, hand carved with fine detail and polished, dating to the mid 20th century, Circa 1940 or possibly earlier.
Both pieces are hand carved and polished from a type of hardstone and are heavy for their size. The stone has an overall light green shade with various markings and tones of various shades of brown and green including a very dark green colour. This colouring within the stone makes them very decorative.
They are a male and female pair, sitting on rectangular plinths, the female one with a puppy under one paw and the male one with a brocade ball. These pieces are hand carved with good detailed.
Both foo dogs are sat on rectangular plinth's.
Overall a lovely pair of foo dogs with fine detail and a good colour to the stone.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)Width: 2.63 in (6.69 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Qing (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition. NO Damage Wear to base as expected.
- Seller Location:Lincoln, GB
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