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Chinese Porcelain Enamelled Foo Dog Qing Period
Rams Head Antiques
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Chinese Porcelain Enamelled Foo Dog Qing Period

19th century
Description

This is a good 19th century Chinese ceramic foo dog enamelled in bold ironstone colours dating from around 1870.

The figure is modelled in an open mouthed stance with his foot on a pierced ball painted in yellow black and red ironstone. The dog is decorated with a lovely rich red ironstone enamelling and has a wonderful flaming mane and tail in a deep emerald green.

This is in excellent condition and is a nice size measuring 20 cms high by 21 wide by 10 deep.

UK insured delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog to the 1870s.

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SA1194720
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Description
This is a good 19th century Chinese ceramic foo dog enamelled in bold ironstone colours dating from around 1870.
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The figure is modelled in an open mouthed stance with his foot on a pierced ball painted in yellow black and red ironstone.
Rams Head Antiques

The dog is decorated with a lovely rich red ironstone enamelling and has a wonderful flaming mane and tail in a deep emerald green.

This is in excellent condition and is a nice size measuring 20 cms high by 21 wide by 10 deep.

UK insured delivery is £15

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194720
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A Chinese enamelled porcelain foo dog figure rendered in red and green glazes resting its paw on a decorated sphere.
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Archive I A Chinese enamelled porcelain foo dog figure rendered in red and green glazes resting its paw on a decorated sphere.

Chinese Porcelain Enamelled Foo Dog Qing Period

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A Chinese enamelled porcelain foo dog figure rendered in red and green glazes resting its paw on a decorated sphere.
Chinese Porcelain Enamelled Foo Dog Qing Period
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A Chinese enamelled porcelain foo dog figure rendered in red and green glazes resting its paw on a decorated sphere.
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Chinese porcelain foo dogs, also known as guardian lions or shi shi, are traditional ceramic statues created to represent protective spirits. Typically produced in pairs representing male and female energy, they are styled with decorative manes, stylized facial features, and ceremonial symbols.

Qing period enamelled porcelain was crafted using kaolin clay fired at high temperatures to form a durable ceramic body. Craftsmen applied overglaze enamels, such as lead-based vitreous glazes in shades of iron red, green, and yellow, before subjecting the piece to a secondary lower-temperature kiln firing.

Authentic Qing dynasty porcelain figures exhibit specific characteristics including hand-carved details, irregularities in glaze thickness, natural age wear on unglazed foot rims, and distinctive enamel colour palettes typical of late imperial kilns.

A Chinese porcelain foo dog functions as a focal accent on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or console table. Designers frequently group polychrome ceramic figures alongside books or minimalist decor to create visual balance between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics.

Maintain enamelled porcelain by dusting regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners or immersing the object in water, as moisture can enter fine glaze crackle lines or unglazed firing areas.
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