Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century A.D. A pair of bronze foo lion dogs modelled in the round standing, each with a front paw resting on a spherical openwork brocade ball, head turned, stylised detailing to the coat and face with wide grin bearing two rows of teeth gripping a ball, large bulbous eyes, flame-like bushy tail, tight curls framing the head and following the backs of the legs; apanied by a smaller pup, designed to sit on the larger dog's back, one detached with a hind leg absent. 10.6 kg total, 29 cm high each (11 1/2 in."). Cambridgeshire family collection, 1970s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, lady. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11169-185451. [3] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions ]Condition Report: Fine condition.