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A Chiinese Boxwood Carving of a Foo Dog
David Robinson Antiques
for sale €761     $826
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A Chiinese Boxwood Carving of a Foo Dog

19th century
Description

A late 18th or early 19th century Chinese Boxwood carving of a guardian lion or Shishi. He sits with his front paws around a pup on a beautifully worked base, his tail held up and with woderfully detailed carving of the hair. The patina is a deep brown and he is in perfect condition.

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Height
10cm (3.94")
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David Robinson Antiques has dated this Chinese Boxwood Foo Dog to the 1800s.

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SA1200540
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A late 18th or early 19th century Chinese Boxwood carving of a guardian lion or Shishi.
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He sits with his front paws around a pup on a beautifully worked base, his tail held up and with woderfully detailed carving of the hair.
David Robinson Antiques

The patina is a deep brown and he is in perfect condition.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Chinese Boxwood Foo Dog to the 1800s.

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SA1200540
David Robinson Antiques
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A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub.
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Archive I A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub.

A Chiinese Boxwood Carving of a Foo Dog

Archive II A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub. View II
Archive III A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub. View VI
Archive VII A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub. View IX
Archive X A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub. View X
Archive XI A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub. View XI
Archive XII A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub. View XII
Archive XIII A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub. View XIII
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David Robinson Antiques
Telephone 07860 307887
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The Admiral Vernon Arcade
Portobello Road
London
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A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub.
A Chiinese Boxwood Carving of a Foo Dog
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A hand-carved brown boxwood sculpture depicting a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog, sitting on an integrated base alongside a small cub.
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Foo dogs, or traditional Chinese guardian lions, originated as protective symbols placed outside imperial palaces, temples, and official residences to ward off negative energy. Often crafted in pairs representing male and female principles, smaller carved versions became popular scholarly desk objects during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Traditional Chinese foo dog carvings utilise dense fine-grained hardwoods such as boxwood, zitan, and huanghuali, as well as materials like jade, soapstone, bronze, and porcelain. Boxwood was particularly favoured for detailed desktop sculptures due to its smooth texture and capacity to retain intricate detailing.

Authentic antique boxwood carvings typically display a deep, naturally developed patina from decades of handling, along with fine age lines or subtle timber shrinkage. Artisanal tool marks, crisp undercutting in intricate areas, and signs of smooth wear on high points distinguish hand-carved antiques from modern cast reproductions.

A carved wooden foo dog can be styled as a focal point on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side console alongside contemporary books and ceramics. Incorporating organic wooden tones adds warmth, visual texture, and historical narrative to modern minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Dust the carving regularly with a soft, dry bristle brush, avoiding water or harsh chemical cleaners that can damage the timber grain and patina. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity to prevent splitting or warping.
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