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Vintage 1900 chinese set up of 2xcarved foo dog lion green hard soapstone statue

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• This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating approx From the late Victorian period,circa 1900s To Golden Era Of Fifties.

• Delightfully tactile dogs with a lovely natural finish and appearance

• Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

• Soapstone in good order with warm cream and grey mottled appearance

• Represents a sitting Dog of Fo with the strong Oriental influence

• Great detail to the face and exuberant coat and one paw raised upon a brocade ball

Broad socle base with shaped edge.

• This is a wonderful pair of antique Oriental dog bookends, with appealing natural colour

• These are a matching pair, representing Yin and Yang, Masculine and feminine. The male is is the right one with its foot on a ball representing the world, the female has its foot on its offspring representing nature or a nurturing spirit. These are not actual "dogs" as the names suggest but are guardian lions.

Foo Dogs symbolize prosperity, success and guardianship. They are FULL of meaning which has made them VERY popular in the west.

• There is no damage to these,They make a very nice pair, could be used as bookends for small books.

• Dimensions of Each Statue 9x5x4cm

• NOW ONLY €199,90 For The Pair •