Italian Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unique pair of large multi colored glazed terra cotta foo dogs. These mid-20th century foo
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Italian Gilt Tipped Lidded Porcelain Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage lidded Asian Foo dogs. A chic hand painted porcelaine with gilt tipping
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of cream and brown glazed Foo dogs made in Italy for Paul Hanson.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Pair of Vintage Vietnamese Ceramic Foo Dogs Tables / Plant Stands
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Vietnamese ceramic vintage Foo Dogs tables / garden plant stands. Excellent condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Majolica foo dogs showcase grotesque yet loveably cute features from their twisted fangs, snail
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 10.25 in
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Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
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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Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very large pair of Chinese carved wood foo dogs. Beautiful patina of worn painted finish.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Large Han Dynasty Pottery Sculpture of a Dog
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Han Dynasty life size Terracotta sculpture of a dog.
Buried in a tomb for thousands of years; this mingqi companion has decided to come back and accompany the living. I’m actually ...
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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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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
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Pair Chinese Porcelain Dehua Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs
By He Chaozong
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Exceptional quality. Mid 20th century. Possibly early 20th century. With impressed mark for He Chaozong.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
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Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Bone Inlaid Cabinet Chinese Glass Curio
Located in Somis, CA
This exceptional 3-tiered piece is an authentic turn of the century antique cabinet from Ning Bo Province. The use of two toned woods is a traditional approach. The darker wood is si...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
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Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bi-color green hardstone carved to represent a pair of traditional Chinese foo dogs and lions. The heads of these impressive creatures come off so they can be used as incense burners.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
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Other
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.
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Antique 1880s Chinese Ceramics
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Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of multicolored vintage glazed terra cotta Chinese foo dogs. These very imposing foo lions will look good in multiple settings inside or out.
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics
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Terracotta
Rhino Resin Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Rhino Resin,
in patinated bronzage finish.
Cubic style sculpture.
Exceptional piece.
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1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
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Metal, Aluminum
Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and attractive pair Chinese Qing Jun-ware Foo dogs decorated in liver red glazes and dating from around 1850. The porcelain dogs are heavily made and stand raised on rectangul...
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Chinese Early 20th C. Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Riding a Monkey
Located in New York, NY
Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a monkey. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming Dynasty and during the Qing Dynasty into the Republican ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
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1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a personal favorite! This is a killer pair of 1970s large scale Chinese Export style foo dogs. I love the coloration with the brown and gold drip glaze! The have sort of a ...
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Chinese Fine Antique Hardwood Wine Table With Rare Inlay
Located in South Burlington, VT
China rare antique stone inlaid wine table, middle Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th/19th century.
Elm wood (Humu) with original pudding stone inlay.
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Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Qing Dynasty Period, Circa 1900
Located in Harrogate, GB
late 1800s or early 1900s period and is adorned with motifs of plants and flowers. Two foo dogs serve
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Vintage Pair of Italian Foo Dogs, in Terra Cotta
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage, Italian terra cotta foo dogs with a delightful, whimsical vibe. Decorated with a
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Lifesize pair of Italian Foo Dogs in the style of Fantoni
Located in Danville, CA
Lifesize pair of extravagantly glazed ceramic Foo dogs in the style of Fantoni
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Vintage 1950s Italian Ceramics
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Pottery
Hollywood Regency Italian Majolica Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large terracotta Majolica foo dogs, produced in Italy during the Hollywood Regency era
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
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Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of hand carved solid Italian marble foo dogs. Chinese Buddhist temples and monasteries have
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20th Century Chinese Statues
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Stone
Pair of Hollywood Regency Italian Majolica Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large terracotta Majolica foo dogs, produced in the Hollywood Regency era circa 1950s, in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Terracotta, Majolica
Pair of Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic pair of glazed terracotta foo dogs. Detail and scale is superb. Small chip to base.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Objects
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Terracotta
Substantial Pair of Italian Glazed Terra Cotta 19th Century Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Substantial Pair of Italian Glazed Terra Cotta 19th Century Foo Dogs
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Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects
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Terracotta
Pair of Vintage Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Wichita, KS
This lovey pair of glazed food dogs are vintage and have a soft and honed neutral finish with white
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
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Terracotta
Pair of Large Mid Century Yellow Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of huge yellow glazed foo dogs, with great decorative appeal.
Probably Italian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Ceramics
Pair of Italian Terracotta Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful foo dog figures of dramatic scale.
"Ying and Yang" - male and female opposing figures
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Vintage 1930s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Foo Dog Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940 Italian table lamps in the shape of Foo dogs on pedestals. 15" height of body
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
17th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
the three Foo dogs that provide pediment bases under the bold base molding. Hand-fitted mortise and
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Antique 1670s Italian Renaissance Buffets
Chinoiserie Coral and Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
with two intricately carved coral Foo dogs, set on an 18k clouds and rolling thunder back drop (also
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Vintage 1950s Italian Drop Necklaces
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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Pho Dog Sculpture, Chinese Manufacture, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
are also known as stone lions or "shishi". Foo dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
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Foo Dogs Pair White Chine De Blanc Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ornate
By Hollywood Glam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage Italian Foo Dogs in a white chine de blanc. There are no chips or breaks
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramics
H 12.5 in W 4.5 in D 9 in
Pair of Large Italian Majolica Foo Dogs, 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding pair of glazed terracotta Italian Majolica Foo Dogs.
Dating to the 1950's and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Ming Animal Sculptures
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Majolica, Terracotta
Turquoise Blue Lion Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small pair of ceramic turquoise blue lion foo dogs.
Measurement: 4.25" H
Italian
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Early 2000s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
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Ceramic
Large Pair of Majolica Foo Dogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive large true pair of Italian, glazed terra cotta or Majolica foo dogs with subdued colors
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
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Porcelain
Pair of Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
By Bitossi, Marcello Fantoni, Gambone Fantoni, Fantoni
Located in Houston, TX
Sensational pair of glazed ceramic foo dogs or foo lions. This great large pair of Chinese style
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Large Scale Italian Terracotta Foo or Temple Dogs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of large scale foo dogs. They have a Majolica style painted finish that is hand
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ming Animal Sculptures
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Pair of Foo Dogs in Blanc de Chine, Italy, 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A wonderfully detailed pair with fine modeling and beautiful glaze over true white. A true pair, with one figure holding a cat fish complete with whiskers and the other a cricket cag...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptures and Carvings
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Ceramic
Pair of Antique Opaline Glass Foo Dogs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful miniature pair of foo dogs made of opaline glass, very detail
And great turquoise color.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Opaline Glass
Opposing Pair of Italian Ceramic Glazed Foo Dogs on Bases Manner Ugo Zaccagnini
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 21 inches tall this pair of whimsical Majolica white glaze ground foo dogs on matching
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 21 in W 19 in D 10 in
Dramatic Pair of Large Chinese Foo Dogs with Turquoise Glaze
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large pair of Chinese foo dogs in a turquoise glaze. One dog has a ball under its paw, the other a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Majolica foo dogs showcase grotesque yet loveably cute features from their twisted fangs, snail
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 10.25 in
Antique Foo Dog in Jade - China - Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
as stone lions or "shishi".
Foo dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are meant to
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
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Jade
Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Bowl attribute to Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
ashtray. Bowl measures: 2.5" height x 5.5" diameter.
Pair of blue lion foo dogs in images, search
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Large Italian porcelain pair of Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An imperial guardian lion, also called a Fu Lion or a Foo Dog, and called Shi in Chinese, is a kind
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20th Century Italian Statues
Wild & Crazy Ceramic Foo Dogs
By Artistica Le Porcellane
Located in New York, NY
A mischievously glam pair of Italian ceramic Foo Dogs. Gilded and hand-painted. Sure to keep away
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Sculptures
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Ceramic
Old Painted Iron Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fabulous old painted iron foo dogs. They are a pair, but each is different--especially
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Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
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Iron
Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Foo Dogs C. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Italian ceramic foo dogs.
Category
20th Century Italian Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Mid-Century Foo Dogs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming pair of white and brown glazed terra cotta foo dogs, with great decorative appeal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Ceramics
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Terracotta
Pair of Monumental Ceramic Foo Dog Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking pair of colorful Italian glazed ceramic foo dogs have been mounted on patinated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
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Ceramic, Silk
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Italian Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Italian foo dogs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Italian foo dogs — often made from ceramic, terracotta and earthenware — can elevate any home. Italian foo dogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Italian foo dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
How Much are Italian Foo Dogs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,750, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $17,135 highest priced.
Finding the Right decorative-objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Questions About Italian Foo Dogs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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