Details
- Dimensions
- 13ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 13ʺH
- Styles
- Ming
- Period
- 17th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- These foo dogs are in good original condition. The trail of the male dog has partially detached from his body. … moreThese foo dogs are in good original condition. The trail of the male dog has partially detached from his body. See photos for details. less
- Description
- These late Ming Dynasty bronze Foo Dogs or Temple Lions are fierce and somewhat primitively rendered. They are a proper … more These late Ming Dynasty bronze Foo Dogs or Temple Lions are fierce and somewhat primitively rendered. They are a proper pair as one has a paw on a sphere and one on a cub. The sphere represents the material elements and the cub the element of spirit. The tail of the male is broken at the base. Each dog has a hole from the casting process. Each dog sits on a wooden stand designed to fit each one. less
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