Any way to tell how old a very old looking foo dog(?) is?

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  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I found this about a week ago at a local thrift store. To me it appears very old but I know I'm no expert & there are excellent knock offs out there - is there any way to tell how old it is? (notice bottom of statue shows someone thought enough to put pads on it - and they appear worn/old)
    PS - Also look at last 2 photos - they show it looks like there's a shell(?) on outside & some type of stone inside (last toe that tip is chipped off)?
    Thanks

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    journeymagazine, Jul 23, 2022
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  2. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    I've never seen an all brown one before! I don't think that "tape-type" padding bodes well for age.....but that's just MHO!!!!:)
     
    Aquitaine, Jul 23, 2022
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  3. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    2manybooks, Jul 23, 2022
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Ditto.
    Someone thought enough of their furniture to put pads on it.;)
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 23, 2022
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  5. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Same size too - sigh - back searching Monday!
     
    journeymagazine, Jul 23, 2022
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  6. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Lol
     
    journeymagazine, Jul 23, 2022
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