1980s Oversized 19" San Tao Fang Imari Foo Dog Floor Guardian Statues - A Pair

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Make a grand design statement with this striking pair of vintage, oversized 19-inch floor-sized guardian figures (Foo Dogs) from the … Read more Make a grand design statement with this striking pair of vintage, oversized 19-inch floor-sized guardian figures (Foo Dogs) from the renowned San Tao Fang Ceramic Company. Handcrafted during the late 20th-century Chinoiserie revival, these substantial porcelain floor statues feature a magnificent, intricately painted Imari pattern. The design features bold rust-red and deep cobalt-blue floral motifs with elegant gold-gilt highlights overlaying a crisp white glaze background.
Unlike the common 8-to-10-inch tabletop versions from this maker, these heavy, 19 inches tall statement pieces are incredibly rare and sought after by decorators for entryway or fireplace framing. Both statues feature stylized, expressive faces with classic bulging eyes and a charming open-mouthed grin.
Both pieces bear the authentic hand-painted incised workshop mark on the underside consisting of the Chinese characters "三陶" (San Tao / "Three Ceramics") alongside the phonetic cursive "tao" export script. A perfect blend of artistic tradition and dramatic scale for any curated interior. See less