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Satsuma Foo Dog

Important Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn Vase with Foo Dog
By Satsuma
Located in Atlanta, GA
hand-painted Lohan scenes with gilt accents and has upturned handles and a lid with a Foo dog or dragon
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
By Japanese Studio, Satsuma
Located in Houston, TX
period palace urn with foo dog handles. This gorgeous Asian Satsuma style urn is beautifully decorated in
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Important Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Important Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog. Large impressive Japanese Meiji
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic "Fang Ding"
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for protection of the exterior and a lid with a female Fu / Foo dog to
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Urns

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding.
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
protection of the exterior and a lid with a female Fu / Foo dog to protect the inside. The Fang Ding is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Urns

Materials

Enamel

Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
protection of the exterior and a lid with a female Fu / Foo dog to protect the inside. The Fang ding is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Urns

Materials

Enamel

Exceptional Large Satsuma Vase with Cover
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and large Satsuma vase with cover with foo dog finial, finely enameled and gilt
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Antique 1880s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Tripod Censer
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality Japanese Meiji period Satsuma tripod censer with a foo dog finial. wonderful
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases
Located in London, GB
rectangular cover surmounted by a foo dog with its paws resting on a ball. These are meant to protect the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Pottery

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Quality Satsuma Lidded Vases
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of large antique Japanese quality satsuma lidded vases having a dog of foo to the lid and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Taisho Period Japanese Satsuma Style Covered Jars
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 19th century temple jars, lidded, Chinoiserie Foo Dog Finials, Exceptional quality and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large 19th Century Satsuma Lidded Vases, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
a bold turquoise ground, classical gilded decoration, three Dog of Foo to the lids and handles
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Spectacular pair of Japanese Satsuma lidded vases, circa 1890, on stands. 200cm
Located in Brighton, Sussex
. Each with wonderful Foo Dog finials to the lids, classical orange and gilded motif decoration with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Porcelain Satsuma Figural Kutani Vase Fu Dogs Geisha
Located in Dayton, OH
Geisha flanked by gold figural Foo Dog handles. Features a floral and foliat motif throughout. Signed
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Antique Early 1900s Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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By Satsuma
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Large Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn Vase with Foo Dog, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning large antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma covered urn vase with foo dog, 19th century
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Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Koro Covered Urn with Foo Dog Handles and Cover
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Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Covered Vase
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Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma tripod covered vase with foo dog handles and finial.
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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Figural Satsuma Meiji Blue Footed Sensor Jar w/Koi C1910
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

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Meiji Period Japanese Miniature Satsuma Vase
Located in Vero Beach, FL
patterned base. Two Foo dog handles are applied. It has excellent gold detail and very finely detailed
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Pair of Japanese Satsuma Koro's, 1890, Meiji Period
Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland
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Satsuma Foo Dog For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic satsuma foo dog available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and enamel, every satsuma foo dog was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect satsuma foo dog — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A well-made satsuma foo dog has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Satsuma are consistently popular.

How Much is a Satsuma Foo Dog?

A satsuma foo dog can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,225, while the lowest priced sells for $3,200 and the highest can go for as much as $10,771.
Questions About Satsuma Foo Dog
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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