Dog of fo
Category
Ceramics
Date
1710
Materials
ceramic
Measurements
440 mm (H)260 mm (W)185 mm (D)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1245505.2
Summary
Kangxi biscuit dog of Fo (or Buddhistic lion) . This male dog is shown with a brocade ball. Colours pale greenwith browns and blue; the base with panels of flowers on marble green background.
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. This item found on the record for Polesden Lacey Chinese Porcelain stored in the basement, page 88.