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

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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