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Chinese Famille Rose Dogs of Fo 19th Century
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Chinese Famille Rose Dogs of Fo 19th Century

19th century
Sold 27 July 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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This is a good pair of Chinese porcelain Dogs of Fo with candle sconces in the famille rose design dating from the Qing dynasty circa 1860. The characterful pair have a great expression, with open mouths showing teeth and tongues and large goggly eyes set in the strong red ironstone ground colour to the heads. Their bodies are beautifully hand enamelled and gilded in rich millefiore floral designs and the candle sconce to their backs are painted with pretty flower and leaf detail.

These are in excellent condition overall with no damage or restoration.

Both measure 20 cms wide 12 cms high by 11 cms deep.

UK packing and insured delivery costs £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Chinese Famille Rose Foo Dogs to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1156728
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This is a good pair of Chinese porcelain Dogs of Fo with candle sconces in the famille rose design dating from the Qing dynasty circa 1860.
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The characterful pair have a great expression, with open mouths showing teeth and tongues and large goggly eyes set in the strong red ironstone ground colour to the heads.
Rams Head Antiques

Their bodies are beautifully hand enamelled and gilded in rich millefiore floral designs and the candle sconce to their backs are painted with pretty flower and leaf detail.

These are in excellent condition overall with no damage or restoration.

Both measure 20 cms wide 12 cms high by 11 cms deep.

UK packing and insured delivery costs £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Chinese Famille Rose Foo Dogs to the 1860s.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1156728
Rams Head Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Chinese Famille Rose Dogs of Fo 19th Century

Archive II A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. View IX
Archive X A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. View X
Archive XI A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. View XI
Archive XII A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details. View XII
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Durham
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Verified Since Sep 2014
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A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details.
Chinese Famille Rose Dogs of Fo 19th Century
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A pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Foo Dog candle or joss stick holders, painted in orange, pink, and green enamel with gilt details.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Gilt
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsGuardian lions, Floral scrollwork, Socket holders, Gilt accents
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Famille Rose, known in Chinese as yangcai (foreign colours), emerged during the Qing dynasty in the early 18th century. It is characterised by an opaque pink enamel derived from colloidal gold, allowing for nuanced shading and detailed botanical or figurative motifs.

These pieces are crafted from high-fired white porcelain clay, hand-painted using overglaze polychrome enamels, and frequently finished with gilt highlights. The traditional method involves multiple firings to set the intricate underglaze and overglaze colours.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-appropriate wear to the enamels and gilding, hand-painted brushwork with natural irregularities, and characteristic weight and paste consistency typical of the Qing dynasty period.

They can be displayed as statement accent pieces on a mantelpiece, console table, or within a bookcase to introduce rich colour, cultural history, and textural contrast to modern schemes.

Clean gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Avoid using chemical cleaners, water immersion, or abrasive materials, which can damage fragile overglaze enamels and historical gilding.
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