Foo Dog Figurine
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
1940s Antique Chinese Pair Foo Dog Figurines Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of Antique Chinese Figurines Foo Dog Sculpture
Green Glaze Ceramic
8 tall x 3.75 w x 6.5 d
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a cinnabar body with colorful accents
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of hand carved green stone Chinese Foo-Dog sculptures/figurines. They depict a pair
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
By Aerozon
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german hand-painted glazed porcelain foo dog perfume lamp/incense burner by Aerozon
By
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
-open mouths, symbolizing their role as guardians of the place they adorn.
The female Foo Dog
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
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Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
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Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
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We love the opulence of ...
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Monumental Chinese Export Twelve-Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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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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Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Chinese foo dogs concrete statue guardians lions stone garden 32"
These stone foo dogs are meticulously detailed and display very well.
Foo dogs, or lions are known as gu...
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Late 20th Century Architectural Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made of a hardstone, hand carved with fine detail and polished, dating to the mid 20th c...
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Pair, Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Figural Cabinet Plates
Located in Atlanta, GA
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A pair of blue and white scalloped bowls with figural scenes to interior and surrounded by foliate motifs.
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Approx: 5.875"
A pair of blue and white scalloped bowls with figural scenes to interior and surrounded by foliate motifs.
Marked to underside.
Approx: 5.875"
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Chinese Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a colourful antique Chinese porcelain vase, depicting a traditional Chinese scene with exotic birds and landscape, converted into an elegant table lamp with a fine linen shad...
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Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
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Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
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Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and are looking si...
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Pair Of Large Antique Chinese Foo Dog Figurines
Located in New York, NY
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Pair Herend Foo Dog Figurines Tall & Largest Size. Rare Artist Signed Edition
By Herend
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
classic pair of Foo Dogs is in their largest size. Completely hand painted and signed you will find the
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2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of bronze mythological guardian lion / fu / foo dog figurines with pine cone like manes and
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Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Posts
Located in Dallas, TX
on newer bases. The figurine is often called foo dog and represents a guardian lion. Foo dog hitching
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Delft Vases 17th century Style Earthenware Blue White Tall Baluster Vases a pair
By AK Dutch Delftware, Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair tall antique Dutch Delft baluster vases with foo dog finial
Hand made and painted in the
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H 26.4 in Dm 12.9 in
Vintage XL Delft Vase Royal Delft Covered Jar Blue White Delftware Chinoiserie
By AK Dutch Delftware, Delft, Royal Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
colors, blue camaieu.
All over floral decoration with peacock birds and on top a foo dog - Lion finial
Category
20th Century Dutch Baroque Vases
Materials
Delft
H 30.7 in W 15.7 in D 15.7 in
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
. Therefore, people also call them in Foo Dog means bring you peace and lucky. This beautiful pair of unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Burmese Bronze Figurine of Singha, Foo Dog, circa 1900
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Burmese Singha, Foo dog with a beautifully patinated bronze corpus and visible/detailed genitals
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Materials
Bronze
Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage carved stone Chinese fu dog bookend or figurine pair. Measure: 4".
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Pair of Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Figurine Protectors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Foo Dog Figurine For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal foo dog figurine for your home. A foo dog figurine — often made from ceramic, delft and earthenware — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a foo dog figurine — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right foo dog figurine, those designed in Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made foo dog figurine has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Delft, Delft and Herend are consistently popular.
How Much is a Foo Dog Figurine?
The average selling price for a foo dog figurine at 1stDibs is $1,325, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $7,735 for the highest priced.
Questions About Foo Dog Figurine
- What are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional 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.
- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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, 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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