fu-lion, fu-dog

[boblion]

I'v asked this before with no response... Is there a place I can find who the artist was and at what era they were carved in.

[Peter Pedant]

I think you got no answer because none of us knew.

you will have to take into a valuer or the Antiques Road Show - sorry

[mystress]

Hi boblion,

Can you be a bit more specific?
Are you just enquiring about how far back Dogs of Fo/Fu(Chinese Temple Dogs) go; or do you have a carving/figure that you need dating etc?

[boblion]

to mystress

     I have a pair they are ivory about 4 and a half inch tall. No scratches dents or chips and appear to be 100 or more years . So whatta ya think?

                  boblion

[mystress]

Hi boblion,

Without seeing them,I would guess they were made for export;and therefore would be made somewhere between 1800~1900,but only an expert could tell you.If they are signed a (Chinese Antiquities) expert could tell you who made them.
Have a look in your local Yellow Pages for Auction Houses,they would be able to give you more information,and a valuation if needed.