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Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China
Located in Stamford, CT
Great pair of monumental carved marble foo dogs from China. Each statue measures 63 x 26 x 37 and
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20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

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Marble

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China
Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

H 63 in W 26 in D 37 in
One Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair monumental carved wood foo dogs mounted as lamps. Lovely old color and patination. Note
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Mid-20th Century English Table Lamps

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Wood

One Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps
One Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps

One Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps

H 35 in W 9 in D 9 in
Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage Asian Foo dogs. A beautiful hand carved pair with incredible attention
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Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair

H 26.5 in W 16 in D 11 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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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
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
or Foo Dog (fu dogs) has stood guard, with mystic powers to protect, in front of temples, imperial
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Early 20th Century Statues

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Bronze

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

H 40 in W 21 in D 44 in
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
focal point, placed inside or outside, as a garden ornament, replacing your foo dogs, guardian lions
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

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19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 7.25 in

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H 75 in W 30 in D 18 in
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H 8.25 in W 9 in D 4 in
Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
Located in Asheville, NC
Stylized with intervening vines and florals this stunning pot is in fantastic shape. The removable lidded top completes this piece with its symbolic Chinese Foo Dog also known as Gua...
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H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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H 69 in W 45.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Vintage Brass Desk Table Lamp, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A very attractive pair of antique brass table lamps. c.1920 Converted from former elegant candlesticks, brass construction with aged patina. Ideal as bedside lights. Priced as a p...
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Pair of Antique Vintage Brass Desk Table Lamp, circa 1920
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Rare Pair of 19th C. Bohemian Uranium Color Decanters Ottoman/Turkish Market
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PLAYBOY BUNNY
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Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of white ceramic Foo Dogs with a lot of texturing and intricate design work. Black painted
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20th Century Chinese Pottery

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Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs

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Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese monumental carved wood painted Foo dogs. Beautiful worn painted finish in soft hues
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Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
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Monumental in Scale Fabulous Green Terracotta Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Spectacular pair of terra cotta glazed crouching foo dogs on rosewood stands.
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Monumental in Scale Fabulous Green Terracotta Foo Dogs on Stands

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H 25 in W 23 in D 12 in
A Pair of Monumental and Colorful Temple Dogs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A large and impressive pair of Foo dogs featuring striking colorful glazes. The dogs sit on fixed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Statues

A Pair of Monumental and Colorful Temple Dogs
A Pair of Monumental and Colorful Temple Dogs

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Monumental Pair of Tony Duquette Bronze Thai Foo Dog Inlaid With Mica
By Tony Duquette
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely incredible pair of antique bronze foo dogs of monumental size. Each sculpture is cast
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Monumental Pair of Tony Duquette Bronze Thai Foo Dog Inlaid With Mica
Monumental Pair of Tony Duquette Bronze Thai Foo Dog Inlaid With Mica

Monumental Pair of Tony Duquette Bronze Thai Foo Dog Inlaid With Mica

H 41 in W 12 in D 29 in
A Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of monumental blanc de chine Foo Dogs on custom bases French mounted as lamps with original
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A Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
A Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

A Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

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2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
Two monumental antique Chines Chinese foo dogs, circa last quarter 19th century. Made of white
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2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

H 44 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Monumental Pair of Glazed White Foo Dogs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large and impressive pair of foo dogs in white glaze, early 20th century. Excellent vintage
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Monumental Pair of Glazed White Foo Dogs

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H 30 in W 14.625 in D 11.25 in
19th Century Chinese Family Rose Painted Porcelain Urn with Foo Dogs and Lizards
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
decorated with gilt Foo Dogs and dragon lizards in high relief. The colorful antique urn features hand
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19th Century Chinese Family Rose Painted Porcelain Urn with Foo Dogs and Lizards
19th Century Chinese Family Rose Painted Porcelain Urn with Foo Dogs and Lizards

19th Century Chinese Family Rose Painted Porcelain Urn with Foo Dogs and Lizards

H 37.25 in Dm 16.5 in
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan's finest white porcelain. We acquired this charming, monumental white ceramic Lion dog " Shishi
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Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

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H 17 in W 16 in D 11 in
Monumental Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar or temple jar. Features hand-painted foo
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Monumental Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
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H 27 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Chinese Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Vase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
applied handles in the form of young temple foo dogs and lizards on the waisted neck. Numerous royal
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H 47 in W 20 in D 20 in
Magnificent, Monumental Japanese Bronze Lotus Leaf Planter, 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
inset lattice panels with various Foo Dogs in relief.
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Magnificent, Monumental Japanese Bronze Lotus Leaf Planter, 1880
Magnificent, Monumental Japanese Bronze Lotus Leaf Planter, 1880

Magnificent, Monumental Japanese Bronze Lotus Leaf Planter, 1880

H 55 in Dm 48 in
Pair of Chinese Monumental Foo Dogs
By Yuhua Ceramic Company
Located in Sarasota, FL
This very special pair of monumental Foo Dogs come from Shi Wan Kiln, in Guangzhou, China made by
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Pair of Chinese Monumental Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Monumental Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Monumental Foo Dogs

H 29 in W 22 in D 10 in
Grand pair of gigantic bronze foo dogs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Magnificant cast bronze temple Foo Dogs depicting Chinese Dynasty mythical details. Royal in scale
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Grand pair of gigantic bronze foo dogs
Grand pair of gigantic bronze foo dogs

Grand pair of gigantic bronze foo dogs

H 80 in W 45 in D 27 in
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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Pair of Monumental Ceramic Foo Dog Lamps with Custom Shades
Pair of Monumental Ceramic Foo Dog Lamps with Custom Shades

Pair of Monumental Ceramic Foo Dog Lamps with Custom Shades

H 40 in W 20 in D 14 in
Pair of Monumental Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Sarasota, FL
The pair of turquoise glazed monumental foo dogs on separate stands are well done month open
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Pair of Monumental Foo Dogs on Stands
Pair of Monumental Foo Dogs on Stands

Pair of Monumental Foo Dogs on Stands

H 42.5 in W 15.5 in D 26 in
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Monumental Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of monumental foo dogs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique monumental foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, bronze and metal. Monumental foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Monumental Foo Dogs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,627, while they’re typically $2,450 on the low end and $25,000 highest priced.
Questions About Monumental Foo Dogs
  • What are foo dogs made of?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What 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 do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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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