Set of 2 blue Japanese Foo Dogs - 19th century ceramics

Description

Rare set of 2 Japanese Foo Dogs from the 19th century, executed in deep blue glazed ceramic with powerful appearance and refined details.

Origin & meaning
These protective Foo Dogs, also known as temple lions, traditionally stood at the entrances of temples and houses as guardians against negative forces. This is a rare set of ceramics from 19th-century Japan, originating from Venduehuis Den Haag. Both statues show vivid expression; one has a small chip, both have typical bakeware defects, but no restorations have been carried out.

Dimensions
Height: 21.5 cm
Width: 10.5 cm
Depth: 13 cm

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