Japanese Carved Wood Foo Dog
code:7994Japanese Carved Wood Foo Dog
A late 19th to early 20th century Japanese carved wood figure of a foo dog (Komainu).
The mythical lion dog has a young dog on its back that is resting its front paws on a carved ball representing the world.
The dogs have bulging pottery eyes with mouths open and bone teeth.
The figure is in good original condition. (Circa 1900)
Height 19cm (7.5 inches)
Width 30cm (11.8 inches)
Depth 14cm (5.5 inches)
