Dog of fo
Category
Ceramics
Date
1710
Materials
ceramic
Measurements
440 mm (H)235 mm (W)195 mm (D)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1245505
Summary
Two Kangxi dogs of Fo (or Buddhistic lion). Colours pale green, blue and aubergine; the base with panels of flowers on marble green background. One of the figures, the male, is depicted holding a carved ball. The female Dogs of Fo is depicted holding a cup in her paw.
Provenance
The bequest of Margaret (Anderson) McEwan, The Hon. Mrs Ronald - later Dame Margaret - Henry Fulke Greville, DBE (1863-1942) from probate records linked with the donation of the property to the National Trust in 1943. These items found on the record for Polesden Lacey Chinese Porcelain stored in the basement, page 88.