Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair

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In these matching pair of male and female lion/foo dogs with curling mane and bulging eyes, the female holding its … Read more In these matching pair of male and female lion/foo dogs with curling mane and bulging eyes, the female holding its cub beneath one paw; the male with an embroidered ball. Each wears a collar embellished with tassels and a cloud motif, fronting in the mask of a fanged monster which holds in its teeth a bell. Carved backbones terminate in curling tails. The foo dogs sit on draped pedestal with carved floral and characters of "Qian Long Nian Zhi", made during the Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty.
There are rich patina of these pieces as they appear when held in the hand. The overall tone has deepened to a pale honey color;. Depending on the angle of carving, the ivory shows moire, striated or swirling surface patterns.
Size: 9in H x 3.25in W x 3.5in D
Origin: China
Circa: Late Qing Dynasty
Material: Colored Glaze Ceramic
Condition: Original condition, hand made and hand carved, normal age wear.
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