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Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

$1,250per set
£948.98per set
€1,085.43per set
CA$1,746.43per set
A$1,942.41per set
CHF 1,014.27per set
MX$23,637.10per set
NOK 12,953.75per set
SEK 12,148.33per set
DKK 8,100.97per set
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About the Item

This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have been hand carved in considerable detail and painted in a deep red with heavy gilt accents. This pair of Foo dogs originate from China and were presumed to have been made for the export market.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor surface wear to the edges and bottom of the base consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355217851851

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