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Wow, wow, wow - just take a look at these - Important pair of Terra Cotta Foo Dogs are from …
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Wow, wow, wow - just take a look at these - Important pair of Terra Cotta Foo Dogs are from the early 20th Century. Wonderful profile. Great faces! They were purchased from a New York Estate. The foo (Fu) dog in feng shui is a symbol of protection when used in pairs outside or inside of a front door. Known as the Imperial Guardian Lions. Carved wooden stands are included. These are fabulous!
Often used as the gable end supporting roof tiles near the home/temple entrance. Asian, Chinese, Chinoiserie. The Terra Cotta foo dogs are glazed in the color Ochre with accents of dark green.
Foo Dogs will be shipped UPS Fragile.
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- Dimensions
- 2.5ʺW × 5ʺD × 8.25ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Chinoiserie
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Terra Cotta
- Condition Notes
- No noticeable repairs. Seem to be in the original condition. Some imperfections. One of the foo dogs has a couple … moreNo noticeable repairs. Seem to be in the original condition. Some imperfections. One of the foo dogs has a couple of small thin chips on the base as shown in the photos. Otherwise, good condition. less
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