japanese carved wood foo dog

A late 19th to early 20th century Japanese carved wood figure of a foo dog (Komainu). The mythical lion dog has a young dog on its back that is resting its front paws on a carved ball representing the world. The dogs have bulging pottery eyes with mouths open and bone teeth. The figure is in good original condition. (Circa 1900) Height 19cm (7.5 inches) Width 30cm (11.8 inches) Depth 14cm (5.5 inches) Japanese Carved Wood Foo Dog

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 3CBRWJG56

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Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd are a British antiques business specialising in furniture, with a substantial range of antique clocks, scientific objects, ceramics, antique glass and metal ware. The antiques for sale on our website are also on show in our antique shop in Newcastle upon Tyne. All of our antique furniture and furnishings are meticulously sourced to ensure consistently high quality. We are also approved members of both LAPADA and CINOA antique dealers trade associations.

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