Earthenware - China - 20th century





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Set of two Chinese Foo Dogs in glazed earthenware from the 20th century, one green/cream variant and one turquoise glaze, in good vintage condition, provenance Privécollectie.
Description from the seller
Set of 2 Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions – glazed ceramic – 20th century
Offered: a decorative and characterful duo of Chinese Foo Dogs (also known as Guardian Lions), rendered in glazed ceramic. These traditional protective figures are richly detailed and executed in two different color schemes, making the whole more decorative and collectible.
Description:
Type: Foo Dogs / Chinese guardian lions
Quantity: 2 pieces (set)
Material: ceramic with glaze
Origin: China
Period: presumably mid 20th century (approx. 1950s–1970s)
Execution & details:
One statue in deep green glaze with cream accents and fine crackle-like details
One statue in bright turquoise/blue glaze, placed on a plinth
Both figures richly adorned with stylized curls, manes and ornamentation
Expressive facial expression with open mouth and visible teeth (classic for these guardians)
Traditionally symbolizing protection, power and prosperity
Condition:
In good vintage condition
No visible cracks or restorations
Glaze intact (see photos for detail)
Dimensions (approx.):
Green Foo Dog: approx. 18–22 cm high
Blue Foo Dog: approx. 20–25 cm high
Weight:
Green: 534 grams
Blue: 332 grams
Remarks:
Not an exact identical pair, but visually highly complementary
Ideal as a decorative duo for interior, entrance or display cabinet
Popular collectible within Asian art and vintage décor
Beautiful combination of color and form, rarer as a set offered
An attractive and atmospheric decorative duo with traditional Chinese symbolism.
Carefully packed and shipped.
Please study the photos closely for a full impression of condition and details.
Set of 2 Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions – glazed ceramic – 20th century
Offered: a decorative and characterful duo of Chinese Foo Dogs (also known as Guardian Lions), rendered in glazed ceramic. These traditional protective figures are richly detailed and executed in two different color schemes, making the whole more decorative and collectible.
Description:
Type: Foo Dogs / Chinese guardian lions
Quantity: 2 pieces (set)
Material: ceramic with glaze
Origin: China
Period: presumably mid 20th century (approx. 1950s–1970s)
Execution & details:
One statue in deep green glaze with cream accents and fine crackle-like details
One statue in bright turquoise/blue glaze, placed on a plinth
Both figures richly adorned with stylized curls, manes and ornamentation
Expressive facial expression with open mouth and visible teeth (classic for these guardians)
Traditionally symbolizing protection, power and prosperity
Condition:
In good vintage condition
No visible cracks or restorations
Glaze intact (see photos for detail)
Dimensions (approx.):
Green Foo Dog: approx. 18–22 cm high
Blue Foo Dog: approx. 20–25 cm high
Weight:
Green: 534 grams
Blue: 332 grams
Remarks:
Not an exact identical pair, but visually highly complementary
Ideal as a decorative duo for interior, entrance or display cabinet
Popular collectible within Asian art and vintage décor
Beautiful combination of color and form, rarer as a set offered
An attractive and atmospheric decorative duo with traditional Chinese symbolism.
Carefully packed and shipped.
Please study the photos closely for a full impression of condition and details.

