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Aqua Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century aqua ceramic foo dogs / bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are in very
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends

H 6.5 in W 14 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Located in New York, NY
artistry, they feature larger Foo Dogs in mesmerizing turquoise enamel and resplendent 24K gold, presented
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Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Gold

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s

H 35.5 in Dm 14 in

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Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents. This pair from 1910s or earlier.
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H 14.75 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
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H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 in
Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
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H 15 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
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Located in Dallas, TX
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18th Century Chinese Export "Rockefeller Pattern" Punch Pot
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H 8 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Pair Chinese Porcelain Rouleau Shape Famille Vert Imperial Subject Vases, 1800s
Located in New York, NY
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H 18 in Dm 8 in
Chinese Dehua Blanc de Chine Porcelain Guanyin
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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H 19.5 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Mini Pair of Vintage Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, China, circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
Miniature pair of vintage turquoise glazed ceramic Foo Dogs - molded forms - hand painted glossy glaze - unsigned - China - circa 1980's. Excellent vintage condition - minor glaze...
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Mini Pair of Vintage Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, China, circa 1980's
Mini Pair of Vintage Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, China, circa 1980's

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H 4.63 in W 2 in D 1.25 in
Antique Chinese Canton Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
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H 9.45 in Dm 3.94 in
Large Chinese Porcelain Five Dragon Meiping Vase, Modern, China
Located in Austin, TX
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Qing，Famille Rose antique porcelain plaque with moral painting
Located in San Gabriel, CA
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Qing，Famille Rose antique porcelain plaque with moral painting
Qing，Famille Rose antique porcelain plaque with moral painting

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H 1.5 in W 6 in D 8.5 in
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 dogs, one male and one female which were thought to protect the home from harmful spir...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
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H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Recumbent Foo Dog Figurines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Chinese foo dog figurines. In a green, glazed pottery. Depicting complementary recumbent foo dogs with slightly raised heads and upward gazes. Simply a wonderful pa...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Recumbent Foo Dog Figurines
Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Recumbent Foo Dog Figurines

Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Recumbent Foo Dog Figurines

H 4.25 in W 6.25 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Glazed Hawks, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Chinese export turquoise glazed porcelain models of hawks, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China. The fierce birds of prey are well modeled and portrayed perch...
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Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Glazed Hawks, Late 19th Century, China

Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Glazed Hawks, Late 19th Century, China

H 12 in W 5 in D 4 in
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate of a J...
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Vintage 1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

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H 13 in W 13 in D 6 in
Pair of Large Canton Style Chinese Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Canton style Chinese porcelain vases Chinese, early 20th century Measures: Height 123cm, diameter 42cm These large and impressive Chinese famille jaune porcelain v...
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H 48.43 in Dm 16.54 in
Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in soapstone depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian lions". Unsigned, artist unknown. Chocolate colored soapstone carved sta...
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Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
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H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 2 in

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Large Aqua Foo Dogs, Late 1800s, China
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of male and female Foo Lions with highly desirable and unique aqua glaze over heavy ceramic
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Large Aqua Foo Dogs, Late 1800s, China
Large Aqua Foo Dogs, Late 1800s, China

Large Aqua Foo Dogs, Late 1800s, China

H 21.5 in W 12.25 in D 17 in
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, aqua colored, ceramic foo dogs made in Japan. Excellent condition and
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

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H 7 in W 4 in D 3 in
Toshikane Japanese Porcelain & Silver Foo Dog Cufflinks, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
painted enameled porcelain foo dogs are incredibly detailed mixing shades of a deep aqua blue and gold
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Toshikane Japanese Porcelain & Silver Foo Dog Cufflinks, 1950's
Toshikane Japanese Porcelain & Silver Foo Dog Cufflinks, 1950's

Toshikane Japanese Porcelain & Silver Foo Dog Cufflinks, 1950's

H 1 in W 0.88 in D 1.13 in
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Questions About Aqua Foo Dogs
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • What are foo dogs made of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.

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