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A Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog
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A Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog

19th century
Description

A Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog

Pale greyish - green celadon - like glaze

Condition:- Good - One chipped tooth to front left see picture

Height:- 11cm / 4.33"

Qing Dynasty - 19th to Early 20th century ( Late Qing to Republic period )

Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09099812
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Pale celadon-tinted glaze pooling in the recesses: late Qing porcelain production.
Iron-orange halos along unglazed foot rims: natural kiln oxidisation of the porcelain body.
Hand-finished ribbing and mane curls: careful modelling typical of the nineteenth century.
Gentle softening and wear on the high points: consistent with age and handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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Height
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1157116
Description
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog

Pale greyish - green celadon - like glaze

Condition:- Good - One chipped tooth to front left see picture

Height:- 11cm / 4.33"

Qing Dynasty - 19th to Early 20th century ( Late Qing to Republic period )

Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09099812
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Pale celadon-tinted glaze pooling in the recesses: late Qing porcelain production.
Iron-orange halos along unglazed foot rims: natural kiln oxidisation of the porcelain body.
Hand-finished ribbing and mane curls: careful modelling typical of the nineteenth century.
Gentle softening and wear on the high points: consistent with age and handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1157116
Sandbanks Antiques
Sandbanks Antiques
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Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné

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A seated Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain guardian lion figure featuring a pale green glaze and detailed facial carving.
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Archive I A seated Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain guardian lion figure featuring a pale green glaze and detailed facial carving.

A Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog

Archive II A seated Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain guardian lion figure featuring a pale green glaze and detailed facial carving. View II
Archive III A seated Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain guardian lion figure featuring a pale green glaze and detailed facial carving. View III
Archive IV A seated Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain guardian lion figure featuring a pale green glaze and detailed facial carving. View IV
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Archive X A seated Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain guardian lion figure featuring a pale green glaze and detailed facial carving. View X
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Archive XV A seated Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain guardian lion figure featuring a pale green glaze and detailed facial carving. View XV
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A seated Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain guardian lion figure featuring a pale green glaze and detailed facial carving.
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog
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A seated Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain guardian lion figure featuring a pale green glaze and detailed facial carving.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialGlazed Porcelain, Ceramic
  • ColourPale Green
  • MotifsSeated pose, Curled mane, Open mouth, Defined claws
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in)

This Chinese Qing Dynasty decorative object takes the form of a ceramic guardian lion figure, representing a traditional foo dog in a seated pose. The nineteenth-century piece consists of glazed porcelain with a pale greyish-green celadon-like colouration, complemented by a smooth, reflective finish. Visible details include a curled mane, an open mouth displaying a chipped tooth on the front left, defined claws, and intricate facial carving. Standing at 11 cm high, the compact sculpture is suited for display on a bookshelf within a maximalist wonderland design scheme. The ceramic guardian integrates well into a study, living room, or hallway surface, adding a traditional sculptural element to interior arrangements.

FAQs

Chinese foo dogs, traditionally known as guardian lions, originated in Chinese Buddhism as protective symbols placed outside temples, palaces, and homes to ward off negative energy.

These figures were typically hand-modelled or press-moulded from fine kaolin clay, coated in iron-tinted feldspathic glazes such as celadon or qingbai, and fired at high temperatures in wood-burning kilns.

Authentic pieces often display subtle glaze pooling in carved recesses, manual tooling marks, unglazed foot rims showing refined clay, and gentle signs of historical wear rather than artificial distressing.

Position a guardian lion as an accent piece on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or open shelving to introduce historical texture and sculptural interest to modern decorative schemes.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or immersion in water which could damage delicate surface features or underlying fractures.
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