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A Fine Quality Japanese 18th Century Hollow Bronze Foo Dog
Mere Antiques
for sale €644     $699
£550
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    Marilyn and bob reed have been trading as mere antiques since 1985 and have had the shop in topsham since november 1995
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A Fine Quality Japanese 18th Century Hollow Bronze Foo Dog

18th century
For Sale by Mere Antiques
Description

A fine quality Japanese 18th century hollow

bronze Foo Dog. Finely detailed as shown.

Sat with one foot on ball.

Superb condition and patination

7 1/2" High

6 1/2" Wide

3 1/2" Deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Mere Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Foo Dog to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196637
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080/5
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For furniture and larger items delivery to England and Wales, £120 Scotland £130 (excluding islands). We use trusted independent couriers that specialise in antique furniture deliveries

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Please allow up to 2 weeks for furniture deliveries and

4 days for anything else

AS MY WONDERFUL WIFE MARILYN HAS TRAGICALLY PASSED AWAY WE SHALL BE CEASING TO TRADE VERY SHORTLY SO NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED.

BOB

Description
A fine quality Japanese 18th century hollow

bronze Foo Dog. Finely detailed as shown.

Sat with one foot on ball.

Superb condition and patination

7 1/2" High

6 1/2" Wide

3 1/2" Deep

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Mere Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Foo Dog to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196637
Dealers Internal Ref
080/5
Mere Antiques
Mere Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014

Marilyn and bob reed have been trading as mere antiques since 1985 and have had the shop in topsham since november 1995

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Telephone 07870 206299
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Topsham
Exeter
EX3 0HF
United Kingdom
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Known in Japan as Shishi or Komainu, these mythical lion-like creatures originated from Chinese guardian lions and were introduced alongside Buddhism. Traditionally placed in pairs outside temples or shrines, they symbolised protection, with one figure depicted with an open mouth to pronounce the first Vedic sound and the other with a closed mouth for the last.

During the Edo period, Japanese metalworkers utilized the lost-wax casting technique (cire perdue) to create intricate hollow bronze items. The process involved shaping a wax model over a clay core, surrounding it with a mould, melting away the wax, and pouring molten bronze into the cavity.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display genuine surface patination formed through age and handling rather than chemical dipping. Look for hand-chased surface details, signs of manual tool work along seams, a hollow core with residual casting material, and natural wear on base surfaces.

A dark patinated metal sculpture provides textural contrast against neutral backdrops or polished wooden surfaces. Interior designers frequently position small bronze items on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or desk arrangements to introduce historical character and visual weight.

Dust the item regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microcrystalline cloth. Avoid using liquid chemical polishes, abrasives, or water, which can strip the original patina; a light application of specialist microcrystalline wax can be used occasionally to protect the surface.
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