Vintage Chinese Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Dog – Guardian Lion – Hollywood Regency / Chinoiserie

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Striking vintage Chinese turquoise glazed foo dog, finely modeled with an expressive face, curled mane, and intricate decorative details. Reflects … Read more Striking vintage Chinese turquoise glazed foo dog, finely modeled with an expressive face, curled mane, and intricate decorative details. Reflects the traditional guardian lion or foo dog forms that have been continuously produced in China since the Qing Dynasty, but the bright turquoise glaze and relatively lightweight ceramic body suggest a vintage decorative export version, probably from the 1960s–1980s period when such pieces were widely produced for Western interiors. Rests on an openwork plinth base with stylized scroll motifs, symbolizing protection and prosperity. The vivid glaze and spirited pose make it an ideal statement piece for a mantel, console, or bookshelf, lending bold color and timeless Chinoiserie charm to any interior.

Will be carefully DOUBLE BOXED with plenty of materials to help ensure their safe arrival at their new home. Please message me if you have any questions. See less