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White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base Floral Figures, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of freshly lacquered in white fantastic large foo dogs made of wood. The floral carving
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base Geometrical Figures, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of freshly lacquered in white fantastic large foo dogs made of wood. The geometrical carving
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Mid-Century Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique pair of large mid-century Chinese Foo Dogs in a shade of green and cream.
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage palace size large carved wood foo dogs. Amazing carved wood details . Fun Fact from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs.
Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a handsome pair of vintage Chinese ceramic foo lions hand-painted in traditional green and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Clay
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
Large Pair of Chinese Export Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Chinese Export Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs
China, 20th Century
An exquisite, large-scale
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and attractive pair of Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating from the first
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
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H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 3.35 in
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion that has been a big part of Thai history guarding the entrances to the many Buddhist ...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Located in New York, NY
artistry, they feature larger Foo Dogs in mesmerizing turquoise enamel and resplendent 24K gold, presented
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Pair of Large Antique Gilded Iron Foo Dogs 40 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of gilded iron foo dogs weighing a whopping 40 lb. Each well-fashioned in a perched position
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Extraordinary pair of fine and rare and very large pair of glazed terra cotta decorative foo dog or
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs. The jade, or stone resembling its pale green hue, beutifully exhibits
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Located in Ixelles, BE
Chinese turquoise-colored porcelain foo dogs from circa 1880 are exquisite examples of traditional
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Large pair of hand-thrown, hand painted and glazed, left and right, French, faience foo dogs
Category
Antique 1880s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
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.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in Torino, IT
Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 4.53 in
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in Torino, IT
Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 4.53 in
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs.
A large pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Supper Large (14.5") Chinese Famille Verte Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine, large, and very detailed pair of Chinese famille verte glazed foo dogs from the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 14.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
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
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
These oversized
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 10.25 in
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extraordinary 26" wide, 63 lb, heavy cast bronze Foo Dog lions. Each modeled on its side
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive pair of bronze lionized Shih Tzus - also known as Fu (Foo) dogs. The pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Terra Cotta Painted and Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a dramatic, colorful large pair of Chinese foo dogs hand painted in rich tones of green
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Export Style Large Scale Green Teracotta Pottery Jars With Foo Dogs - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of large scale Chinese Export style terracotta green glazed jars. The lids have foo
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Porcelain
Large One-of-a-Kind Chinese Rosewood Table Mirror with Foo Dogs & Lattice Work
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible large one-of-a-kind Chinese rosewood table mirror with foo dogs & lattice work, circa
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
H 43.5 in W 31.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Large Marked Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs PRoC Period Dehua Chinese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful piece from the late 19th century or early 20th century. Very nicely crafted. Former property of a Dutch Indonesian family with Chinese roots. Been in the family from circa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
Foo Dogs Blue and White Ginger Jars Pair Vintage Large Urns Palm Beach Oriental
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of oversized blue and white foo dog top oriental ginger jars with lids. No chips or
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Mongolian chest with two playful foo dogs. This is an all original, 19th century piece
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Mongolian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs," are beautifully
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
known as Foo Dogs. Decorated in the Majolica style bright green and yellow toned overglaze polychrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 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
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 23 in W 12 in D 18 in
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 23 in W 11 in D 18 in
Large 19th C. Chinese Celadon-Ground Slip-Decorated Vase W/ Foo Dog Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous and Quite Large 19th Century Chinese Celadon-Ground slip-decorated vase with Foo Dog
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
brims. Each cover with a sculpted foo dog finial. The foo dogs seated upright and alert, a large ball
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
tassel motif lid, while the lower part of the urn is adorned with colorful and playful foo dogs set
Category
20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Pair of Petite Mid-Century Turquoise Blue Ceramic Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent pair of petite mid-century turquoise blue ceramic foo dog sculptures, circa 1960s. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
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Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi foo dogs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Blue and White Lucky Foo Dog and Coral Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
base. Classic urn vase shaped body is decorated with Chinese motifs, foo dogs and blue coral. Lamp
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small dancing lions/foo dogs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 11.42 in Dm 4.73 in
Antique Pair of Large Chinese Vases
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
foo dogs and other traditional chinese characters on their upper half, serving as side handles and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of Large Japanese Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Japanese vases with Foo Dogs on lids. The body with design of fabric wrapped
Category
Antique 19th Century Vases
Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
motif and inset panels painting of playful Foo Dogs.
Japan, Meiji period, late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner
Located in Stamford, CT
base. Three legs topped with horned and other demons standing on upside down foo dogs. Elephant heads
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Colorful Large Pair of Famille Rose Baluster Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
porcelain gilded dragon reliefs at the shoulders and double foo dogs on the sides of the neck.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Pottery
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Large Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of large foo dogs available for sale. Each of these unique large foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and terracotta. Large foo dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern large foo dogs are consistently popular styles.
How Much are Large Foo Dogs?
Large foo dogs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,160, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
Questions About Large Foo Dogs
- 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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