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Pair of Chinese Shiwan Buddhistic Lion Dogs (Foo Dogs), Late 19th–early 20th Century
Oliver Sargent Antiques
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Pair of Chinese Shiwan Buddhistic Lion Dogs (Foo Dogs), Late 19th–early 20th Century

1900 - 1920
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Pair of Chinese Shiwan Buddhistic Lion Dogs (Foo Dogs), Late 19th–Early 20th Century

For sale is a fine, original pair of Chinese Shiwan Buddhistic Lion Dogs, also known as Foo Dogs, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. This complete, left- and right-facing pair features superbly detailed craftsmanship, with finely modelled expressions and intricate decorative carving.

The figures display a deep chocolate, high-fired glaze on the mane and tail, contrasting beautifully with the greenish-brown matte glaze of the main body. Their teeth are delicately highlighted in white, adding to their lifelike appearance.

Dimensions: approximately 19 cm high × 16.5 cm long × 12 cm wide.

Both figures have undergone minor professional restoration limited to extremities. A similar example is held in the Royal Ontario Museum

Price: £895.00 (including UK shipping)

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
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Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated these Chinese Shiwan Foo Dogs to the 1900s.

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SA1175754
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OSA1519
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Pair of Chinese Shiwan Buddhistic Lion Dogs (Foo Dogs), Late 19th–Early 20th Century
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For sale is a fine, original pair of Chinese Shiwan Buddhistic Lion Dogs, also known as Foo Dogs, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Oliver Sargent Antiques

This complete, left- and right-facing pair features superbly detailed craftsmanship, with finely modelled expressions and intricate decorative carving.

fig 1. A pair of antique brown glazed ceramic Chinese Shiwan Buddhistic lion dogs depicted sitting upright with open mouths and detailed carved fur.
fig 1. Pair of Chinese Shiwan Buddhistic Lion Dogs (Foo Dogs), Late 19th–early 20th Century

The figures display a deep chocolate, high-fired glaze on the mane and tail, contrasting beautifully with the greenish-brown matte glaze of the main body. Their teeth are delicately highlighted in white, adding to their lifelike appearance.

fig 2. A pair of antique brown glazed ceramic Chinese Shiwan Buddhistic lion dogs depicted sitting upright with open mouths and detailed carved fur.
fig 2. Pair of Chinese Shiwan Buddhistic Lion Dogs (Foo Dogs), Late 19th–early 20th Century

Dimensions: approximately 19 cm high × 16.5 cm long × 12 cm wide.

Both figures have undergone minor professional restoration limited to extremities. A similar example is held in the Royal Ontario Museum

Price: £895.00 (including UK shipping)

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated these Chinese Shiwan Foo Dogs to the 1900s.

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SA1175754
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1519
Oliver Sargent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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A pair of antique brown glazed ceramic Chinese Shiwan Buddhistic lion dogs depicted sitting upright with open mouths and detailed carved fur.
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Shiwan foo dogs, or Buddhistic guardian lions, originate from Guangdong province in southern China. Produced mainly during the late Ming and Qing dynasties, these stoneware figures were traditionally placed at entryways, altars, or roof ridges as symbolic protectors to ward off negative influences.

Shiwan ceramics are characteristically crafted from dense local clay or stoneware, allowing for intricate hand-sculpted details. Artisans utilised expressive moulding, detailed fur carving, and heavy, thick glazes in deep earthy shades such as brown, blue, amber, and green.

Authentic period Shiwan figures feature heavy stoneware bodies, unglazed or semi-glazed tactile surfaces, and animated facial expressions. Examination of the base usually reveals dark, coarse stoneware clay and natural signs of age, such as subtle glaze crazing or ingrained dirt within carved crevices.

A pair of ceramic foo dogs functions effectively as sculptural bookends on a bookshelf, a symmetrical arrangement on a console table, or a central display on a mantelpiece, adding architectural texture and cross-cultural heritage to contemporary room schemes.

Maintain stoneware sculptures by dusting regularly with a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth to clean intricate carved areas. Avoid using liquid chemical cleaners, abrasive pads, or full water immersion, which can damage unglazed stoneware elements or historical surface patination.
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