
Figurine
Object Number: | 64-8-6A |
Current Location: | Collections Storage |
Culture: | Chinese |
Provenience: | China |
Period: | Qing Dynasty |
Date Made: | Kangxi |
Early Date: | 1662 |
Late Date: | 1722 |
Section: | Asian |
Materials: | Ceramic Overglaze Enamel |
Technique: | Overglaze Enameled Fired |
Iconography: | Lion Fu Dog |
Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Samuel Rotan, 1964 |
Description
One of a pair of Fu dogs (64-8-5/6). Kangxi period. Green, yellow, black on bases decorated with flowers. Bodies covered with a rich green enamel, the manes and tail in aubergine, the heads with yellow, black, etc. Supported on oblong bases decorated with red formal flowers and black foliage on a bright green background. Brilliant quality. Perfect condition. Moveable eyes.
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