Description
Antique FOO DOGS Set 2 CHINESE QING DYNASTY Hand Carved Wood OLD Temple Pair Genuine circa pre-1912 [the end of the Qing Dynasty], possibly much earlier Each is carved from one solid block of wood which has been beautifully carved and hand painted/coated in many different finishes over their LONG life span Wonderful 3-D Hand Carved Details As is traditional, one is slightly larger than the other. Left side dog is approx. 4" high, with a 2.5" x 2.25" base Right side dog is approx. 4 3/8" high, with a 2.75" x 2.25" base A stunning and auspicious pair. These were displayed for protection and good fortune Very good antique condition, one thin/minor crack in the wooden base of one of the dogs which does not affect the structural integrity of the piece and is just cosmetic. These are approx. 125+ years old and do show age-appropriate wear, especially to the painted finish- many layers of worn paint & worn lacquer plus dust which simply adds to their charm. See all pics and use zoom as pics are part of description. Beautiful color and patina to the set, gorgeous. Bottom of these pieces show a circular outline of worn paint and an inset cut groove, which suggests that these were originally mounted on poles, which is where they would have been displayed in a Temple. The groove slots do line up perfectly when placed together so they may have been at opposing ends of one special pole or Temple decoration GREAT for a collector and will look lovely on display- Very charming. Ships fully insured & w tracking provided As always, my items are packed with EXTRA bubble wrap and extreme care to insure a safe arrival. Please check my other listings for more FABULOUS VINTAGE collectibles, glass, china, tea sets and cups, and unique treasures. I add several new listings per week. Please note the following, dear fellow shopping enthusiasts: I strive to give you the best service possible. I am not a dealer or professional, just a lifelong collector and enthusiast. I only list items that I think are unique and of good quality. I represent my items as accurately and clearly as I can, and believe it is always better for you to have too much information than not enough! Please ask any questions before bidding, I will happily respond. Remember, these are vintage items and will have reasonable signs of age and wear which only adds to their personality, appeal and "funky vintage-ness". They are not in their original boxes unless noted. I do not excessively clean items or remove age patina, as I want to leave that option for the buyer. I will promptly ship your item within 1 business day and post great positive feedback for you once payment is received. Go Green! I try to re-use clean, almost-new shipping boxes when possible. I will gladly combine shipping on multiple items for you. Thank you for looking