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Pair Vintage Chinese Yellow Glazed Tall Foo Dogs, Mid 20th Century, China

$1,750per set
£1,322.80per set
€1,517.30per set
CA$2,439.57per set
A$2,655.67per set
CHF 1,409.63per set
MX$31,953.46per set
NOK 17,861.96per set
SEK 16,366.60per set
DKK 11,331.13per set

About the Item

A fun and colorful pair of vintage Chinese famille jaune glazed porcelain tall (15") foo dogs or foo lions, Chinese export, early to mid 20th century, China. The delightful pair of dogs or lions are portrayed raised upon a tall plinth and seated upright upon their haunches, their heads turned to face the viewer, with one paw raised slightly. The male holds a pierced brocade ball under his raised paw, while the female wrangles an unruly cub under hers. The lions have wonderfully friendly and earnest faces. Their mouths are open to show off toothy grins and lolling tongues. They have flattened noses and bulging eyes. A series of "snail shell" curls (reminiscent of the Buddha's distinctive hair) adorn the top of the head and neck. The lions also wear jaunty collars set with a tassels and a bell, and tied with a ribbon to the back. Crafted in porcelain, the lions are glazed in the famille jaune palette, with bodies and heads glazed bright yellow, hair and attributes glazed green, and tails and plinths glazed an ochre brown.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Enamel,Porcelain,Fired,Glazed,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early to mid 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. The male with one missing curl under the chin - most likely a manufacturing flaw, as the surface is fully glazed. No chips, cracks or repairs noted.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894743298882

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