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Porcelain Dog Ornament
Porcelain Dog Ornament
Porcelain Dog Ornament

Porcelain Dog Ornament

Date1850 - 1899
Object NameOrnament
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS023799
About MeThe fashion for porcelain dogs probably arose from sailors bringing back to Britain models of the lion or foo dogs used to guard Chinese temples.
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The fashion for porcelain dogs probably arose from sailors bringing back to Britain models of the lion or foo dogs used to guard Chinese temples.

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