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Late 18th Century Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
for sale €1,170     $1,270
£1,000
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Late 18th Century Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog

18th century
Description

Of large scale with remains of original polychrome finish.

42cm Wide.

Footnote: The name "Foo Dog" is believed to be a misnomer, as these creatures are not dogs at all but rather stylized representations of lions. The Chinese Foo Dog or Foo Lion are considered powerful protectors against evil and inauspicious energies, standing guard, with mystic powers in front of temples, imperial palaces, government offices, and homes of wealthy or high ranking members of society

Physical Dimensions
Width
42cm (16.54")
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Carved Wooden Foo Dog to the 18th Century.

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SA1168561
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Description
Of large scale with remains of original polychrome finish.

42cm Wide.

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Footnote: The name "Foo Dog" is believed to be a misnomer, as these creatures are not dogs at all but rather stylized representations of lions.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

The Chinese Foo Dog or Foo Lion are considered powerful protectors against evil and inauspicious energies, standing guard, with mystic powers in front of temples, imperial palaces, government offices, and homes of wealthy or high ranking members of society

Width
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Carved Wooden Foo Dog to the 18th Century.

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SA1168561
Dealers Internal Ref
24472
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Kendall house antiques a traditional shop in the north cotswold’s market town of chipping campden.

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A hand-carved wooden Chinese foo dog sculpture featuring polychrome painted details in red, yellow, and dark green.
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Archive I A hand-carved wooden Chinese foo dog sculpture featuring polychrome painted details in red, yellow, and dark green.

Late 18th Century Chinese carved wood Foo Dog

Archive II A hand-carved wooden Chinese foo dog sculpture featuring polychrome painted details in red, yellow, and dark green. View II
Archive III A hand-carved wooden Chinese foo dog sculpture featuring polychrome painted details in red, yellow, and dark green. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved wooden Chinese foo dog sculpture featuring polychrome painted details in red, yellow, and dark green. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved wooden Chinese foo dog sculpture featuring polychrome painted details in red, yellow, and dark green. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved wooden Chinese foo dog sculpture featuring polychrome painted details in red, yellow, and dark green. View VI
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07880 602715
Location
Kendall House
High Street
Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6AG 7
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kendallhouse
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 140
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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Location: Kendall House, High Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6AG 7, United Kingdom
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A hand-carved wooden Chinese foo dog sculpture featuring polychrome painted details in red, yellow, and dark green.
Late 18th Century Chinese carved wood Foo Dog
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A hand-carved wooden Chinese foo dog sculpture featuring polychrome painted details in red, yellow, and dark green.
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Foo dogs, or Chinese guardian lions, traditionally represented protective symbols placed in front of imperial palaces, temples, and official residences. Carved wooden versions were often created for interior shrines, family altars, or private residences during the Qing Dynasty.

These sculptures were carved by hand from solid timber, such as camphor, elm, or pine. They were subsequently finished with layers of gesso, lacquer, polychrome pigments, and occasionally leaf gilding to highlight ornamental details.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural wood shrinkage, tool marks from hand carving, and authentic age-related wear to the paint layers. Surface craquelure, paint loss, and the softening of sharp carved details indicate genuine age and historical exposure.

A singular wooden guardian lion functions well as a sculptural accent on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table. Integrating period Asian carvings into contemporary or traditional spaces adds visual texture and historical depth.

Dust the sculpture gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent disturbing loose paint or gilt. Keep the wooden object away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp environments to prevent wood movement and flaking paint.
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