Two Pairs of Foo Dogs
Two Pairs of Foo Dogs
20th century, including a pair of carved black hardstone foo dogs one holding a ball and one a child, pairs of stone foo dogs on stands are often found outside homes, temples, and businesses in Asia to guard against evil spirits; and a pair of small finely carved wood foo dogs with ferocious expression and open mouths showing their pointed teeth, bushy tails.
Tallest 7.5 in.
Private Collection, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Condition Report: Some surface scratches to stone dogs; overall good estate condition.
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Two Pairs of Foo Dogs
20th century, including a pair of carved black hardstone foo dogs one holding a ball and one a child, pairs of stone foo dogs on stands are often found outside homes, temples, and businesses in Asia to guard against evil spirits; and a pair of small finely carved wood foo dogs with ferocious expression and open mouths showing their pointed teeth, bushy tails.
Tallest 7.5 in.
Private Collection, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Condition Report: Some surface scratches to stone dogs; overall good estate condition.