An antique Asian Song Dynasty pair of Foo Dog holders. Possibly used for lamps or candles in the past. These are slightly different colours and could be defined as mismatched but we have seen other pairs over the years which are similarly mismatched so perhaps that was how they travelled….
Makers mark / hallmarks: none
Sourced: in Normandy, France
Origin: Chinese
Age: circa 1200’s
Known background: none, brocante find
Materials: glazed pottery
Size roughly: 6.4 x 4.4 x 2 inches – 16 x 11 x 5 cm
Weight roughly: 860g
Condition: in antique ancient condition with signs of previous use and display, chips and damage, please see all pictures