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Pair of Ceramic Fô Dogs forming incense stick holders. Enamelled ocher, green and aubergine, represented seated on an openwork base, each holding a sphere in the mouth, the mane curled. China, Ming dynasty, 17th century.
Dimensions:
Height: 19cm
Depth: 13cm
Width: 8 cm
On Fô dogs:
The dogs / lions of Fô were placed in front of the entrances of houses or public buildings in order to protect the places from evil spirits
Ref: B3EXYVH4HI