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Pair of Tobacco Leaf Famille Rose Porcelain Foo Dog Shishi Guardian Lion Statues
A pair of stunning hand-painted porcelain Foo Dog (guardian lion) figures, featuring traditional multi-colored famille rose with tobacco leaf-style enameling with gilt accents on decorative floral pedestals. Ornate porcelain statues featuring a male and female pair of guardian lions. These statues are decorated with a multi-colored palette including pink, green, blue, and gold accents. Each lion sits atop a rectangular base with floral motifs on a black background. The male lion holds a ball under its paw, while the female lion is accompanied by a cub.
Approximate Dimensions
Male
Height 14.5 inches
Width 7 inches
Depth 9 inches
Female
Height 14 inches
Width 7 inches
Depth 9 inches
Condition
Good preowned condition. There is some missing enamel on the back of the male dog. Also, the male is missing some teeth on one side. Minor marks and imperfections on ceramic commensurate with vintage age. Overall these are absolutely stunning foo dogs. See photos.
Local pickup only. Buyer will need to scan the code at pick up.
