Qing Dynasty Chinese Architectural Temple Guardian Foo Dogs - a Pair

Description

A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near matching male and female … more A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near matching male and female pair of handcrafted architectural ornaments present superbly, with rich dark brown glaze, warm hues of burnt orange and the original beautifully aged patina.

Highly decorative with finely detailed features, large stylized ears, black painted pupils, mouth open and teeth exposed, each depicted in regal stance facing forward, rising on tall pedestal base with raised Asian characters. The male with front paw positioned overtop a ball, representing supremacy over the world, protecting the structure he stands in front of, while the female holds a young Fu pup, symbolic of the spirit of nature and nature, protecting the people inside the bui1lding. One retaining partial red wax export seal, indicating they were properly exported.

Both are in outstanding condition with wonderful, truly unique coloring. One likely positioned on the temple at a location exposing it to additional or direct weather conditions, causing it to become more patinated. To preserve the patina we have not polished or deep cleaned the two statues.

Dimensions each (approx):
20" H, 8" Wide, 8.5" D, 24.5lbs less