A PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED IVORY TEMPLE FOO DOGS
A PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED IVORY TEMPLE FOO DOGS, (guardian lions), likely made for export market. Each dog depicted with curled fur on top of head, alert eyes, and wide nose above open snarling mouth. Dogs seated on oval lotus form base with triangular bunting cloth. Male and female represented with traditional baby Foo dog and orb. Each marked on bottom on carved wooden stands, 19th/20th century. Height with stand: 13cm, 16cm.
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A PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED IVORY TEMPLE FOO DOGS, (guardian lions), likely made for export market. Each dog depicted with curled fur on top of head, alert eyes, and wide nose above open snarling mouth. Dogs seated on oval lotus form base with triangular bunting cloth. Male and female represented with traditional baby Foo dog and orb. Each marked on bottom on carved wooden stands, 19th/20th century. Height with stand: 13cm, 16cm.
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