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THBChinese Ming Polychromed Cast Iron Fu Dogs (2)
Lot 193
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, 1368 to 1644 CE. A wonderful pair of polychromed cast iron foo dogs (also spelled "fu" dogs), each one sitting upon its hind legs and presenting a fierce expression with glaring eyes, flaring nostrils, and open toothy mouths. Their bodies are further embellished with blue, red, and green pigments on the curly manes, mouths, and decorative collars. These collars are particularly delightful; take note of the little foo dog bells. The front right paw of one foo dog is placed atop a petite animal, representing its offspring; the front left paw of the other is placed atop a floral patterned ball. Foo Dogs are usually presented in pairs like these, representing the male and female as well as yin and yang. Symbolically, the male protects the outside and the female protects the inside of the dwelling where they sit poised to guard the inhabitants within. Size: 11" L x 6.5" W x 10.375" H (27.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 26.4 cm)
The "foo dog" is a western name for the Chinese "shi shi", the guardian lion, who since the Han Dynasty has stood in statue form protecting Imperial palaces, tombs, temples, and government offices. The Fu Dog is actually a guardian lion, a common architectural protective figure in Imperial China that was originally brought to Indian culture alongside Buddhism.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex J. Ducosin Collection, Hawaii, acquired before 2008
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#151855Small loss to periphery of base of the foo dog holding the ball. Both show expected surface wear with losses to the polychrome as shown in photos, though the surface has been restored a bit.Condition
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