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Vintage Rare Kutani Japan Hand Painted Porcelain, 22 Carat Gold Foo Dogs MCM

$2,175per set
$2,900per set25% Off
£1,648.53per set
£2,198.03per set25% Off
€1,908.33per set
€2,544.44per set25% Off
CA$3,070.53per set
CA$4,094.05per set25% Off
A$3,419.29per set
A$4,559.05per set25% Off
CHF 1,785.29per set
CHF 2,380.38per set25% Off
MX$41,430.98per set
MX$55,241.30per set25% Off
NOK 22,514.35per set
NOK 30,019.14per set25% Off
SEK 21,244.07per set
SEK 28,325.42per set25% Off
DKK 14,245.45per set
DKK 18,993.94per set25% Off

About the Item

These large and fabulous pair of RARE vintage late 1940's to early 1950's Kutani Japan handcrafted and hand painted foo dog lions are very commanding both in stature and execution of meticulous painted detail with 22 carat gold leaf throughout. The persimmon color of a burnt hue porcelain ceramic porcelain male and female matched pair of foo dogs have a mariage decoration. These are a stunning and gorgeous example of Japanese 2oth Century Arts and a lost art form. The foo dogs are ferocious shishi lions with very colorful and detailed Kutano style moriage porcelain with overglazed enamels of paint that are so meticiously and tirelessly done. The foo gods are made and meant to protect your home and surroundings. These were done with great artistry and immaculate precision. The are regal, stately, statuesque and protectant. The glossy body is red brown textured persimmon color with raised relief patterns of designs in classic Kutani colors of blue, orange, white, yellow and green. The 22 carat gold overlay decorations throughout that adds richness and regality. There is a partial sticker on the bottom that says Wildwood who was the importer. Excellent vintage condition. They are beyond mermerizing with their detail and history . Again in recap, rare and stunning. Unusual and elegant. You will love them.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very great vintage condition with maybe on tiny chip.
  • Seller Location:
    North Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU809845826302

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