FIGURINE OF A FOO DOG (ONE OF TWO)
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Each ornament shows a Foo dog with his tail raised. One dog has a puppy in front of him and he places one of his paws on the puppy's back. The other dog has a ball in front of him and he plays with it. They sit on their haunches and have their heads raised. They both have streamers coming out of their mouths. They are elaborately carved with great detial. They stand on high six sided bases which are made from one piece with the dogs. Their is an opening in each of the six sides which looks like a flower and has branches with leaves on each side of the opening.
- Object name:
- FIGURINE OF A FOO DOG (ONE OF TWO)
- Made from:
- Bakelite
- Made in:
- China
- Date made:
- Early 20th c.
- Size:
- 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 63.12.1
- Class:
- BAKELITE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973