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A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands

$2,200per set
$2,750per set20% Off
£1,662.22per set
£2,077.78per set20% Off
€1,905.81per set
€2,382.27per set20% Off
CA$3,070.35per set
CA$3,837.94per set20% Off
A$3,340.78per set
A$4,175.97per set20% Off
CHF 1,768.90per set
CHF 2,211.13per set20% Off
MX$40,191.84per set
MX$50,239.79per set20% Off
NOK 22,461.09per set
NOK 28,076.37per set20% Off
SEK 20,550.33per set
SEK 25,687.91per set20% Off
DKK 14,239.08per set
DKK 17,798.85per set20% Off

About the Item

A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands. Each foo dog is made up of very fine silver strands which have been weaved together creating an elaborate display of these foo dog objects. One holds a ball underneath its foot while the other holds a child underneath its foot. They symbolize strength and protection as guardians. Each one is finely hand-enameled with an array of colors which include blue, green, yellow, red, white, and orange. They are each mounted on finely hand-carved wood mounts with cloisonné inlaid designs. China, Circa: 1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Enamel,Silver,Wood,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919542623572

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