Striking pair of vintage Chinese turquoise Foo Dogs (guardian lions) in beautiful glazed ceramic, dating from the mid-20th century. These highly decorative figures are crafted in the traditional style, with each dog seated on a pierced square plinth and featuring stylized curly manes, expressive faces, and symbolic details.
Made with a vibrant turquoise blue glaze, these lions are protectors traditionally placed at the entrance of homes or temples. Each figure is hollow at the base and marked with incised numbers, indicating studio production or batch codes.
They look fantastic as decorative shelf pieces, altar guardians, or symbolic Feng Shui accents.
Material: Glazed ceramic Color: Bright turquoise Height: 12 cm / 4.7 in Condition: Very good vintage condition. Some manufacturing marks and age-related glaze imperfections. Origin: China Estimated date: Mid-20th century
