Pair of Foo Dogs in ceramic, 19th century

In this advertisement, you will find a pair of Antique Foo Dogs made of black painted ceramic. Up close, the figurines show remnants of gilding - flecks of 24-carat gold, indicating that the pieces were once fully covered in gold. This is quite rare for Foo Dogs, leading us to conclude that they were made for a high-ranking client. Detailed images showing the traces of gold are presented below. Made in China in the 19th century. The figurines are in generally good antique condition with some signs of age, such as small chips.