Chinese Metal Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Metal
H 11.8 in W 8.1 in D 5.1 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
900gm unpacked
Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese foo dogs with fine detail
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
about 700gm unpacked
Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese Foo Dogs or Lion Dogs with fine detail
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Brass
H 4.3 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Enamel Green, Blue, Pink Red "Good Luck" Foo Dog and Frog Box Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
foo dogs in beautiful colors. Greens, light blue, blues, red, pink, yellow, black are amongst the
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Antique 1890s Chinese Rococo Revival Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
gilt bronze feet which take the form of Chinese Imperial lions (or foo dogs).
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Pair of Chinese Export Jadeite Stone Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
urn bodies with ring handles are carved all around and have detachable tops in the form of foo dogs
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz
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Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Located in New York, NY
A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperial garden of magnolia blossoms, chry...
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Metalwork
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing both hands atop an embroidered ball, representing supremacy over the world. A traditio...
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20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Dehua Blanc de Chine Porcelain Guanyin
By He Chaozong
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chinese Qing dynasty style Blanc de chine porcelain Quan Yin or Guanyin depicted standing in a flowing robe. Constructed of Dehua porcelain from the Fujian Provence with a gourd seal...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
Wonderful craftsmanship with the hand carving that has gone into this pair, from the pa...
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Mid 20th Century Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs With Cane Inset Back - Set of 4
Located in Cookeville, TN
Set of 4 rattan and bamboo barrel-shaped arm chairs feature bow back with cane insert and two-toned finish. Very good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age.
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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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Nancy Corzine Chinoiserie Marble Top Sideboard Chest
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular large sideboard chest, buffet, or credenza featuring hand painted parcel gilt chinoiserie reserves by Nancy Corzine. The bespoke cabinet has a serpentine front with four ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
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Bamboo Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 6 rattan barrel-shaped arm chairs by Drexel Heritage feature bow back with cane insert and leather strapping. Good condition with imperfections consistent with age, see photos...
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Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and decorative Chinese green-glazed pottery hu vase.
Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD).
The compressed globular body encircled by eight mystical beasts of monkeys, Rabbits, de...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Vases
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Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Guardian Lion, late 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese sancai glazed tilework celestial guardian lion, late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), circa late 16th century, China.
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Regency Faux Rosewood Caned Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
With arched back barrel form with caned back and sides, loose leather cushion and caned seat. Saber legs and casters.
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Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
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Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3.5" deep x 4.75" wide. #...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty
Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt
metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs on Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare pair of Kangxi style Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs on ormolu metal mounts. Both
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bronze 19th Century Foo Dogs
Located in Bedford, NY
cast and hand chased. Made in 1900
in China. Originally used at the entrance to a Temple. Weigh
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Early 20th Century Chinese Statues
19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands
Located in Hudson, NY
guardians, lions, or “foo dogs”. At the top of the candle-stands, near the pricket, sits a frog on a lily
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Antique Late 19th Century Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
about 1 Kg unpacked
Overall a lovely pair of antique very decorative Chinese foo or Lion dogs with fine
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Foo Puppies
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of antique Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper foo dogs or puppies elaborately
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Chinese Qing Silver Plated Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Chinese late Qing dynasty pair of table lamps with silver plated bronze foo dogs or foo dragons
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pair Bronze Finished Asian Lamps with Lionized Shih Tzus or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Serpent Forge website, “The origins of Foo Dogs can be traced back to ancient China, where they were
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Mid-20th Century Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
dog has an excellent patina with great depth of colour to the bronze metal.
Notes: Foo dogs are
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 1.9 in
Asian Tibetan Enamel Jeweled Kylin Foo Dog, 2
Located in New York, NY
Asian Tibetan assembled pair of enamel jeweled gilt metal Kylin foo dogs or guardian lions, one
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20th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Edward Farmer Chinese Carved Jade & Agate Dragon Inkwell W/ Gold Gilt Filigree
By Edward Farmer
Located in Atlanta, GA
, having a finely carved jade inkwell adorned with a mighty dragon and a pair of agate foo dogs.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Inkwells
Materials
Agate, Jade, Metal, Bronze
H 4.375 in W 8.375 in D 4.5 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Architectural Post of a Dragon
Located in Chicago, IL
base for display.
Chinese entrances often featured carved mythological creatures for protection. Foo
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
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Massive Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Pomona, CA
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions circa 1900 - 1940. Very fine quality
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Metal
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Vintage Metal Cloisonné Foo Dog Guardian Lion with Teal and Golden Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage metal cloisonné foo dog guardian lion sculpture from the mid 20th century. We
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 14.25 in W 9 in D 22.5 in
Chinese Vintage Metal Cloisonné Foo Dog Guardian Lion with Teal and Golden Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage metal cloisonné Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture from the mid 20th century. We
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 14.25 in W 9 in D 22.5 in
Two Large Khmer style Foo Dogs Bronze Cast Masks Mounted and Framed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two large Khmer style foo dogs dragon masks mounted and framed.
Featuring a pair of highly detailed
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinese Export Metalwork
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Bronze
Pair 1960s Mont Asian Gilt Foo Dogs Table Lamps Singha Lion Chinoiserie Gold
By James Mont
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A highly decorative pair of 1960s Asian Dogs of Foo table lamps in a gilt chinoiserie finish, on
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Chinese Lacquered and Giltwood Guardian Lions on Pedestals, a Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Chinese post-Qing period lacquered and gilt wood guardian lions—commonly known as “Foo
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Porcelain Canton Vase Reduced to Make Potpourri Urn with Bird Top, Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
baluster shape and is embellished with two gilded Foo dogs and four salamanders to the shoulder of the vase
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Cloisonné Champlevé Jewel Tone Jars with Foo Dogs
Located in SOMIS, CA
in the Chinese culture. Such an expression symbolizes great wealth. Foo Dogs, being the guards of the
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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Questions About Chinese Metal Foo Dogs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese 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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