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What is the meaning of foo dogs?
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What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Foo Dogs made of Marble - both are of nice weight and can also serve as either
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs.
Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated glazed
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s carved soapstone Foo dogs each one uniquely different.
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners.
Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
