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Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese "Guardian Foo Lion" resin sculpture on a black wood plinth.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chinese guardian lions in original condition. The lions are made from wood and were handmade
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
15thC or Earlier Chinese Guardian Figure - 9459
Located in Ukiah, CA
Early Chinese guardian figure. Hard to date because it is so unique, but based on the casting and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian chalkware painted sculpture / statue in the shape of a Chinese guardian lion / foo
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 14 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this stunning pair of statues representing Chinese guardian lions, also known
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
18th Century Chinese Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This ancient stone guardian lion shizi was carved by hand out of a single block of limestone. The
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
Temple Lions:
Chinese guardian lions are a traditional Chinese ornament.
The concept originated and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Qing Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty home in China’s Shanxi province. One has a pearl under its foot, and the other has a lion
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Guardian Fu Dog Ink Stone, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Hunkered down on his drum perch, a fu dog jealousy guards the pool where a calligrapher once prepared his ink. A symbol of protection, the lion-like beast bears the features of a shi...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions
Located in Essex, MA
Brightly painted with a male and female foo dog or Buddhistic lion one holding a ball for the material world and the female with the cub representing the spiritual.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
home in 19th-century China. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, the mythical creatures are believed to be
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Limestone
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
Condition
Good Condition considering Age and History, worn areas throughout, see photos
Chinese guardian
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900
Located in New York, NY
symbolism of Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions, originated in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Stone Guardian Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese carved guardian statue used as ship ballast. In the time when great wooden
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, Ming Dynasty.
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Antique Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Ningshia Rug Chinese Peking Silk Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
History
The symbolism of Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of rusting
Antique foo dogs, also known as "Chinese guardian
lions," carry rich cultural significance
Category
Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Stamp.
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
H 2.37 in W 1.66 in D 1.11 in
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
, or Chinese guardian lions, are fun accents for any coffee table or bookcase. Each piece was
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Located in Paris, FR
patina. Each oil lamp rests on four legs toppd by a Foo dog. Foo Dogs or Chinese guardian lions are a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
remarkable attention to detail in their facial and bodily features.
Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese guardian
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Peking blue carpet, Hand-knotted
Located in Milano, IT
In the quiet hush of a dimly lit room, there lies a treasure from another time – an antique Chinese
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
called foo dogs or fu dogs.
Foo dogs were originally displayed outdoors. These Chinese guardian lions
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Imperial Foo Dog, 18th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This ancient Chinese carpet knotted in the Ningxia area in the 18th century measures 290 × 196 cm
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") statues are frequently seen in Chinese architecture, and
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1920s Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Decadent Allure Meets Captivating Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
78725 Antique Purple Chinese Art Deco Rug, 04'11 x 07'09. Chinese Art Deco rugs, originating in the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Peking Chinese Dragon Carpet, off white Blue Oriental Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
The history of Antique Peking Chinese carpets adorned with five dragons is a captivating journey
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 102 in L 126 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
actually a mistake made in the west. In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 31 in W 12 in D 11 in
Antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 15 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Chinese Rugs, Circa Date
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian ...
Materials
Wool
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
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The lid of the jar features a foo dog, also known as a "Chinese guardian lion" or "lion of Buddha
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Samarkand Dragon Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Samarkand Dragon Carpet
Size: 11'3" x 12'0" (342 x 365 cm)
For ages Chinese rugs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardian of the home. Known as shizi, the mythical dog is thought to offer protection from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardian of the home. Known as shizi, the mythical dog is thought to offer protection from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardian of the home. Known as shizi, the mythical dog is thought to offer protection from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Blue and White Delft Large Lidded Baluster Vase
By Delft
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, dish-shaped lid is topped with a hand-painted 'foo dog', or Imperial Chinese guardian lion, and four
Category
20th Century Dutch Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
conditions
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
"Historic Flags of the United States" ZHANG Boju & ZHANG Xinzeng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
$158,853 USD for Orchids, sold at China Guardian Auctions, Beijing in 2015. The artist died in 1982.
Category
20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
guardian protects the home from malevolent spirits and misfortune.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Ceramic Glazed Guardian Ming Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
. He is likely one of the four heavenly kings, the protective guardians widely worshiped in China. This
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on all fours with curly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on all fours with curly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they are made from
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
two crouching mythical guardians with fearsome expressions meant to protect the sleeping owner from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
made in the west. In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were believed to have
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from solid limestone, these mythical figures are qilin, hybrid creatures from Chinese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and yang, the dual forces of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is kno...
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues
Materials
Stone
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
companions and benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and yang, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and yang, the dual forces of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
subtle mineral deposits, exudes an aura of timelessness and reverence. As guardians of temples and
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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The average selling price for a Chinese guardian at 1stDibs is $3,250, while they’re typically $229 on the low end and $180,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Guardian
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese guardian lions are called shishi or stone lions. In English, they are colloquially referred to as lion dogs or foo dogs. Shishi are typically made out of stone. On 1stDibs, find your own stone lions from top sellers around the world.
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