Late 19th-early 20th C Chinese Antique Hand Carved, Lacquered Foo Dog Wood Bknds

  

LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED, LACQUERED FOO DOG. SWINGING WOOD BALL & STRING. Chinese antique hand carved wooden figures. 7 ¾" Height x 6 ½" Width x 3 Depth. Good to Very Good overall antique condition.

Some slight, minor wood loss, which is nearly undetectable from any appreciable distance. The antique and carved Chinese Foo Dogs are untouched and undisturbed. They have not been dusted or oiled. They remain as they were found. Green felt bottoms were affixed to the figures previously.

They may not be perfect but they still pack quite a visual punch. Outstanding and absolutely original and authentic.

The item "LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH C CHINESE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED, LACQUERED FOO DOG WOOD BKNDS" is in sale since Tuesday, August 13, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Asian\1900-Now\Chinese\Figures & Statues".

The seller is "modsanctuary" and is located in Milford, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Some slight, minor detail loss: Original surfaces
2. Traces of gold gilt underlayment: Chestnut, walnut, rosewood & golden amber hues
3. Pair: Bookends
4. Hand carved: Green felt affixed to plinth block bases
5. Handmade: Yes
6. Chinese hand carved wooden figures: Chinese imperial wood carvings
7. Modified Item: No
8. Country/Region of Manufacture: China
9. Pendulum attached wood ball in mouth: Wood ball attached by way of a string
10. Dimensions:: 7 ¾" Height x 6 ½" Width x 3" Depth
11. Featured Refinements: Chinese Carving
12. China: Antique
13. Late 19th-early 20th century: Circa 1885-1915
14. Stained hardwood, lacquered: 100% absolutely original, vintage condition
15. Provenance: Ownership History Not Available