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Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of hand painted ceramic foo dogs made in Japan in the late 20th century. Retain original
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Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century

H 10.13 in W 9 in D 7.13 in
Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period pair of foo dogs in delicately carved wood. The dogs have uniquely expressive
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Antique 1750s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs

H 10 in W 5 in D 10 in
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
polychrome image of Foo dogs surrounded by a blossoming flower pattern on white ground made in the Cloisonne
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs

H 12 in Dm 12 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands
Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands

Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands

H 9 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Arita Foo Dog Motif Covered Urn, accompanied by a carved hardwood stand, made in the 20th century
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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand

Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand

H 15 in Dm 5.5 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Porcelain Satsuma Figural Kutani Vase Fu Dogs Geisha
Located in Dayton, OH
along the base. Kutani ware, Japanese porcelain made in Kaga province (now in Ishikawa prefecture
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Antique Early 1900s Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Porcelain Satsuma Figural Kutani Vase Fu Dogs Geisha
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Porcelain Satsuma Figural Kutani Vase Fu Dogs Geisha

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Porcelain Satsuma Figural Kutani Vase Fu Dogs Geisha

H 15.5 in Dm 8 in
Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
! Imperial Lions: Chinese or Imperial guardian lions, also known as lion dogs or foo dogs in English, are a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair

H 6.25 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
, elephants, foo dogs and pierced foliate placed throughout. Amongst the animals is the Imperial (Mons) seal
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Antique 19th Century Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console
Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console

Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console

H 106 in W 85 in D 30 in
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
, Chinese Export, Asian Antique, Asian Modern, Japanese, Qing and Ming. From fabulous foo dogs to playful
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence

W 132 in L 173 in
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
perfect piece for a lasting appeal. From fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style

W 105 in L 137 in
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
lions or Imperial guardian lions, often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the West, are a common representation of
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

W 153.94 in L 210.24 in

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Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage tan, cream and blue foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina; the pair is made of pottery and would make great bookends or a fun decor item i...
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Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...
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19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

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Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
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H 13 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in Richmond, London
A wonderfully decorative pair of porcelain foo dogs, or guardian lions, beautifully glazed with purple and blue streaks China, 20th century Why we like them We love the opulence of ...
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Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
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Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

H 13 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
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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Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
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H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!
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H 6 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
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 of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940

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Located in New York, NY
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Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics

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H 10 in W 6 in D 6 in
English Porcelain Botanical Dinner Service, Coalport, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Comprising pair of sauce tureens on stands, pair of shell dishes, 4 oval dishes, 4 rectangular dishes, 18 plates, (8 dishes). Inscribed in gilt with botanical identification.
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Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Japanese Four Foo Dogs Shishi Koma-Inu, Two Pair Glazed Works of Art
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Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug

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Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinese Art Deco Style, Chinoiserie Chic

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Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

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Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze

Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze

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Vintage Turquoise and Green Glaze Ceramic Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs, a Pair

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Japanese style mantel clock decorated with Foo Dogs attributed to Choisy-Le-Roi manufactury, 19th c.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog

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Foo Dogs Made In Japan For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the foo dogs made in Japan you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, fabric and wood, every foo dogs made in Japan was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer foo dogs made in Japan, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Foo Dogs Made In Japan?

Prices for a foo dogs made in Japan start at $725 and top out at $100,000 with the average selling for $6,669.
Questions About Foo Dogs Made In Japan
  • What are foo dogs made of?
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    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.

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