Pair Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Spinach Jade Plinths

with incised four character Qianlong mark to base of back paw,ÿvery pale celadon jade imperial guardian lions or foo dogs, each finely carved with muscular bodies, mouths open revealing sharp fangs, finely incised manes and tails, the male with his paw resting on an embroidered ball, the female with her paw resting on a playful cub, 6-1/4 x 7-1/2 in.; with elaborately carved spinach jade stepped plinths, 3 x 7-3/4 x 3-1/2 in. - Provenance: Private Estate, Louisville, Kentucky
Condition Report: a few natural inclusions, one with small area of fluorescence in upper jaw and ear, some tape/tape residue on base of feet; spinach jade plinths with natural inclusions, minor wearÿ