Chow chow and shih tzu.
Ceramic chinese lions gen and blue.
They originate from 15 th century china when the country was ruled by the powerful ming dynasty and are made from the finest porcelain.
Dogs are an important motif in chinese mythology these motifs include a particular dog which accompanies a hero the dog as one of the twelve totem creatures for which years are named a dog giving first provision of grain which allowed current agriculture and claims of having a magical dog as an original ancestor in the case of certain ethnic groups.
Ming vases are well known internationally for their sophisticated design and simple yet beautiful decorations.
Serving as both evidence of its origin age and often times quality the makers mark on a porcelain item is the first place many collectors look before making a purchase.
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The items being offered in this weeks estate sale were brought out of china by the family c1960 most of which have never been unpacked since then.
Ming porcelain is highly prized around the world and it is easily recognized as one of china s.
Chinese or imperial guardian lions are a traditional chinese architectural ornament.
Make offer 13 5 vintage chinese or japanese style turquoise blue porcelain foo dog lion antique 19th century chinese carved turquoise 2 foo dogs yin yang pendant 107 ct 394 00.
Antique chinese ceramic lion foo dog figure with open multi colored ball.
Chinese porcelain pair of foo dogs 6 x 5 inches.
Chinese foo dog stone garden.
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For any piece of fine china the porcelain mark is a symbol of pride in the manufacturer s workmanship.
Up for auction is a large chinese royal blue enamel porcelain buddha buddhist fu lion dog figures.
Stone dog chinese foo lions shishi garden ornaments statue see shop for more.
Mar 18 2015 explore sandi logan s board collection of porcelain pottery makers marks followed by 367 people on pinterest.
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Porcelain marks are the fingerprints of antique china.
Chinese foo dog foo lion or guardian lion statues can often be seen in pairs guarding the entrance to a household or as small figures within the interior of a room.
Antique ancient chinese carved stone foo.
Antique 19th century chinese porcelain foo dog lion royal blue monochrome glaze.