Pair of Chinese Jiangxi Painted Cypress Foo Dogs Architectural Brackets

DETAILS This wonderful pair of antique, Chinese architectural ming brackets were expertly hand carved. They depict a whimsical interpretation of a pair of foo lions (dogs) and retain the faded remains of the original blue and red painted finish. Notice the nicely executed and artistically rendered details throughout. They will make a great addition to a patio area or inside the home. Offering many decorating possibilities, they are superb sculptures on their own. COLOR(S) Blue, green, red PLACE OF ORIGIN China | Asia PERIOD Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) | Late 17th century DATE Circa 1690 DIMENSIONS (2) Width 9 Depth 11 Height 35 inches CONDITION Note: some small carved pieces detached. Shrinkage cracks.