Spectacular & Large Pair of Chinese “Famille Noir” Porcelain Urns with Lidded Foo Dog Finials, Early 1900s
Oriental / Asian, PorcelainsSpectacularly large pair of Chinese “Famille Noir” or “Black Chinoiserie” porcelain urns with “Foo Dog” lidded finials. Hand painted colourful and contrasting gorgeous aquadic floral and bird motifs on a black ground. The lids are similarly decorated and each is topped with a glorious gold “Foo Dog” finial. In Chinese mythology, the “Foo Dogs” were considered powerful guardians, serving as protectors of sacred places such as temples, palaces, and tombs. They were often placed in pairs, with one representing the male (yang) and the other the female (yin) energy, symbolizing balance and harmony.
A most unusual, luxurious and large pair of Chinese urns with raised circular black lacquer wood bases worthy of any modern or traditional decor setting.
Dimensions: height 19″ x width 9″ x diameter of base 7.5″ Wood Base : diameter 9″
$1,015.00
1 in stock
