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A Pair of Turquoise Foo Dog Bookends
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A Pair of Turquoise Foo Dog Bookends

1920 - 1940
Sold 14 September 2024 · Beech and Springs Antiques
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Description

A pair of Turquoise Foo Dogs as bookends. The Foo Dogs are sitting on mahogany bases with brass plates.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated these Turquoise Foo Dog Bookends to the 1930s.

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SA1088663
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IM000314
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Description
A pair of Turquoise Foo Dogs as bookends. The Foo Dogs are sitting on mahogany bases with brass plates.
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated these Turquoise Foo Dog Bookends to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1088663
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000314
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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A pair of turquoise glazed ceramic foo dog sculptures mounted on dark wooden bookend bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of turquoise glazed ceramic foo dog sculptures mounted on dark wooden bookend bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of Turquoise Foo Dog Bookends

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Beech and Springs Antiques

Beech and Springs Antiques
Telephone 07775 814 228
Location
Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

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Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
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Location: Meopham Bank Farm, Leigh Road, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9AQ, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/beechandsprings
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A pair of turquoise glazed ceramic foo dog sculptures mounted on dark wooden bookend bases.
A Pair Of Turquoise Foo Dog Bookends
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A pair of turquoise glazed ceramic foo dog sculptures mounted on dark wooden bookend bases.
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  • ObjectBookends
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialCeramic, Wood
  • ColourTurquoise
  • MotifsGuardian lions, Glazed ceramic finish, Wooden mounts, Crazed glaze texture
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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Foo dogs, properly known as imperial guardian lions, traditionally stood outside imperial palaces, temples, and tombs to provide powerful symbolic protection and ward off evil spirits.

Traditional sculptures are frequently rendered in glazed ceramic, porcelain, or carved stone, often featuring vibrant monochrome glazes such as turquoise, green, or sancai palettes.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the crazing in the glaze, the weight and density of the ceramic material, base wear, and the construction methods of any accompanying wooden mounts.

These pieces function well as sculptural anchors on office desks, heavy bookshelves, or mantelpieces, bringing a focal point of colour and cultural history to eclectic or traditional spaces.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive materials to protect the integrity of the glaze and any wooden components.
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