Chinese Export, Opposing Foo Dogs, Solid Teakwood, Glass, China, 19th C.

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Chinese Export, Opposing Foo Dogs, Solid Teakwood, Glass, China, 19th c.

Carved from solid teak wood, these wonderfully modelled, opposing … Read more Chinese Export, Opposing Foo Dogs, Solid Teakwood, Glass, China, 19th c.

Carved from solid teak wood, these wonderfully modelled, opposing Foo dogs are truly entertaining.  Each dog has a unique facial expression, body position and billowing tail.  The eyes are made of thick glass producing a realistic feeling of depth and the teeth are made of carved bone. One of the dogs embraces a smaller pup.   Late 18th, possibly early 19th century.

Teak, Glass; China, 18th/19th century

Total dimensions of each example - Height: 13 inches, Width: 22 inches, Depth: 9 inches

Small foo dog pup - Height: 6 inches, Width: 7 inches See less