H12 - Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Lidded Jars – Hand-Painted Porcelain Fu Lion Covered Boxes

Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Lidded Jars

A vibrant pair of foo dog (Fu lion) covered jars, hand-painted in turquoise, iron red, yellow and lavender. Each seated guardian lion has a removable head that lifts off to reveal a lidded container, with a curling green tail behind.

Traditionally placed in pairs to guard a home's entrance, they make a striking pair on a mantel, console or bookshelf, and are great for chinoiserie and Palm Beach interiors.

Details

• Material: hand-painted glazed porcelain
• Colors: turquoise, iron red, yellow and lavender
• Pair of covered jars with removable heads
• Approx. height: 6" each
• Vintage condition consistent with age; please review all photos

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