FROM ANTIQUITY TO THE 20TH CENTURY

A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL FOO DOGS/BUDDHIST LIONS, 20TH CENTURY

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Start price: $2,500

Estimated price: $3,500 - $4,000

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Stunning pair of monumental Chinese cloisonne enamel Foo Dogs/Buddhist Lions. Each male and female figure is seated on their rear haunches upon an integral rectangular plinth with geometric patterns. The male’s paw over a ‘brocade’ ball and the female’s paw over a playful cub, with both revealing teeth.

China, 20th c.

Provenance: private collection in Pennsylvania.

H: 20 in., (51 cm.)

Condition: The pair is well-preserved. The inamel is on good conditon. No dents.