Pair of polychrome porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Fo dogs
Glazed polychrome porcelain guardian lions.
The pair exhibits a highly theatrical and ornamental rendering, with compact bodies, expressive faces, and a rich articulation of phytomorphic elements and applied volutes. The color palette, dominated by blues and turquoises, punctuated by white and brown accents, gives the figures a striking decorative character. The mirrored posture of the two specimens adheres to the tradition of guardian pairs, conceived to be placed symmetrically on either side of an entrance, a piece of furniture, or a console. The rendering of the manes and tails also accentuates the movement and sense of protective energy.
Period
19th century
Materials
Conditions
Very good
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