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Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Post Sculpture in Solid Granite, Early 20th Century

About the Item

Solid carved granite Chinese foo dog sculpture. Late 19th-early 20th century antique stone carving. It once served as a hitching post for horses and was professionally converted to a freestanding sculpture. Exceptionally well done. It is slightly more gray in appearance than it looks in the photos.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU878522698322

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