Antique 19th C Chinese Shiwan Sancai Pottery Foo Dogs | Set of 4

Hand-modeled during the Late Qing Dynasty, this museum-quality four-piece matching set represents a historic high-water mark for regional Guangdong folk metallurgy and ceramic art. Each guardian is expertly formed from a dense, iron-rich stoneware body and covered in a magnificent, glossy Sancai (three-color) drip glaze palette—including deep cobalt blues, vibrant ochre yellows, and seafoam turquoise slips accented with rich contrast manes.

The expressive, protective faces showcase masterfully chiseled bared-teeth grimaces, pierced flared nostrils, and hand-applied structural detail along the spines and tails. Resting flawlessly on multi-toned rocky plinth bases, this rare four-color ensemble survives in magnificent antique condition, offering a premier gallery centerpiece for advanced Asian art collectors and elite interior curation.