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Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. These exquisite hand-carved wooden Foo dogs display the exceptional craftsmanship of Chinese artisans
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in
Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Carved Wooden Base Table Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Chinese made lamps with flying foo dogs! The bases appear to be rosewood but I can't say for sure. The
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fruitwood

Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Carved Wooden Base Table Lamps
Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Carved Wooden Base Table Lamps

Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Carved Wooden Base Table Lamps

H 18.25 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
with orange foo dogs and characters in wood with a decorative faux bamboo edge.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

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Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque

H 30.25 in W 15 in D 6 in
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

H 29 in W 27 in D 14 in
19th Century SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor/Wall Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
God reclining. The base section is flanked on either side by a pair of glorious 'Foo Dogs' or
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Antique Mid-19th Century Cambodian Folk Art Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor/Wall Cabinet
19th Century SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor/Wall Cabinet

19th Century SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor/Wall Cabinet

H 32 in W 73 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan. The two komainu, or guardian lions, are
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Cypress, Wood

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan

H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
finished with brass ornaments and scroll handles. Celebration foo dogs appear and are carved on top. Each
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.

H 40 in W 39 in D 23 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

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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Vintage Porcelain Vase - China Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Porcelain Vase, China early 20th Century Painted in underglaze blue with ideogram bands representing conjugal happiness on a background of stylized peonies.handles with pair...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

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Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Vase - China Early 20th Century
Vintage Porcelain Vase - China Early 20th Century

Vintage Porcelain Vase - China Early 20th Century

H 17.13 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of beautiful chinoiserie table lamps, made in Japan. Marked "Andrea by Sadek". Rewired with double socket cluster, mounted on greek key style metal bases. Note one has a stres...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Lamps
Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Lamps

Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Lamps

H 15 in Dm 7 in
Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
Important 19th C. Japanese Meiji Period ornately carved extreme high relief, credenza or bar back. Meticulously designed with one of a kind tooling. A breakfront form with three draw...
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Antique 19th Century Meiji Sideboards

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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
Antique Japonisme / Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Illuminate your space with this Antique Turned Wooden Floor Lamp, a unique piece of lighting that marries functionality with artistic beauty. The lamp's circular base is adorned with...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Floor Lamps

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Brass

Antique Japonisme / Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Wooden Floor Lamp
Antique Japonisme / Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Wooden Floor Lamp

Antique Japonisme / Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Wooden Floor Lamp

H 70 in Dm 13.5 in
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 each have wonderful detail, great scale and true heaviness and quality. The artistica...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork

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Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures

H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, high-quality antique Burmese jewel inlaid solid bronze chinthe sculpture. Dating to the late 19th century, likely originating in the Mandalay region of central Burma, t...
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted FooDog Ginger Jar
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Antique Chinese Famille-Rose porcelain Ginger Jar was 100% hand made and hand paint from famous Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain. It has beautiful hand painted foo dog...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted FooDog Ginger Jar
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted FooDog Ginger Jar

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted FooDog Ginger Jar

H 17 in Dm 10 in
Helen Fay, Shakespeare, Limited Edition Print, Dog Art, Affordable Art
Located in Deddington, GB
shakespeare by Helen Fay [2016] Limited Edition Etching , hand printed on Hanemulle etching paper Edition number total edition number 75 Image size: H:27 cm x W:48 cm Complete Size o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

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Paper, Etching

Helen Fay, Shakespeare, Limited Edition Print, Dog Art, Affordable Art
Helen Fay, Shakespeare, Limited Edition Print, Dog Art, Affordable Art

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Helen Fay, Shakespeare, Limited Edition Print, Dog Art, Affordable Art, 2016

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H 16.15 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
By Japanese Studio, Satsuma
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Japanese Meiji palace urn with foo dog handles. Stunning large antique Japanese Meiji period palace urn with foo dog handles. This gorgeous Asian Satsuma style urn is b...
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles

19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles

H 17.5 in W 20.75 in D 13.5 in
Italian 'Pulegoso' Table Lamp in Blue Murano Glass 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Wonderful 'Pulegoso' Table Lamp in Blue Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s. Very experimental in shape and design, this joyful table lamp will be the center of attention on your desk or cre...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian 'Pulegoso' Table Lamp in Blue Murano Glass 1970s
Italian 'Pulegoso' Table Lamp in Blue Murano Glass 1970s

Italian 'Pulegoso' Table Lamp in Blue Murano Glass 1970s

H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Antique Alabaster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster table lamps with pedestal base. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 24" Base: 4.75" x 4.75" square
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Vintage 1920s Italian Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Pair of Antique Alabaster Lamps
Pair of Antique Alabaster Lamps

Pair of Antique Alabaster Lamps

H 15 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Chinese Carved Wooden Gilded Panel Wall Decoration
Located in Vienna, AT
Relief made of carved and gilded wood. Some chip and repairs. Differences in shade. Wear due to age and use.
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Carved Wooden Gilded Panel Wall Decoration
Chinese Carved Wooden Gilded Panel Wall Decoration

Chinese Carved Wooden Gilded Panel Wall Decoration

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 2.37 in
Antique Pair of Large Chinese Vases
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb pair of large and elegant Chinese 'Nanjing' porcelain baluster vases, each intricately decorated with an encircling battle scene of warriors on foot and on horseback on its ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain, Paint

Antique Pair of Large Chinese Vases
Antique Pair of Large Chinese Vases

Antique Pair of Large Chinese Vases

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H 18.12 in Dm 9.45 in
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Softwood

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

H 10 in W 4 in D 7 in
Napoleon III Style French "Chinoserie" Hand-Painted Metal Tray
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Origina...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Platters and Serveware

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Iron

Napoleon III Style French "Chinoserie" Hand-Painted Metal Tray
Napoleon III Style French "Chinoserie" Hand-Painted Metal Tray

Napoleon III Style French "Chinoserie" Hand-Painted Metal Tray

H 1.19 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Antique Italian Candlestick Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Italian carved and gilt wood candlesticks mounted as lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 24" Diameter at widest (base): 8"
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Vintage 1920s Italian Table Lamps

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Wood

Pair of Antique Italian Candlestick Lamps
Pair of Antique Italian Candlestick Lamps

Pair of Antique Italian Candlestick Lamps

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Hand Carved Wooden Foo Dogs
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering these gorgeous hand carved wooden foo dogs. Carved out of a dark toned wood these little
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Wooden Foo Dogs

Hand Carved Wooden Foo Dogs

H 1.38 in W 2.63 in D 3 in
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
distinctive characteristics of wooden foo dogs created during that period. The pointy ears and wide toothy
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs, 19th Century

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs, 19th Century

H 4.25 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Up for you consideration is this intricate pair of hand carved wooden foo dogs. These dogs start on
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century

H 6.57 in W 4.57 in D 2.63 in
Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
the mid-20th century. The small wooden bases were hand carved. The foo dogs sit atop a plinth with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century
Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century

Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century

H 3.75 in W 2.25 in D 3 in
Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Pair of stylised temple lions or Foo dogs on plinths. The wooden plinths are covered in flocked
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20th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

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H 37.8 in W 13 in D 14.97 in
Ancient Chinese Sculpture, 17th-18th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
Beautiful wooden sculpture from China. A very ancient object representing an important dignitary of
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Ancient Chinese Sculpture, 17th-18th Century
Ancient Chinese Sculpture, 17th-18th Century

Ancient Chinese Sculpture, 17th-18th Century

H 22.05 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
A whimsical pair of carved poplar wood foo dogs, originally used as architectural elements, the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs
A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs

A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs

H 17 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique wood carving figures depicting Shishu. Exquisitely carved by a skilled hand with beautiful attention to detail throughout. Depicting one male and one female guardian lion. ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing

H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Pair of large Chinese “Foo Dogs” in gilded ceramic material on painted wooden bases, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

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Wood

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs

Chinese Foo Dogs

H 22 in W 15 in D 10 in
Pair of Matching 19th Century Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of matching foo dogs, originally purchased at the Waldorf Astoria, NYC in the 1950s. Removable
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Pair of Matching 19th Century Foo Dogs
Pair of Matching 19th Century Foo Dogs

Pair of Matching 19th Century Foo Dogs

H 8 in W 10 in L 8 in
Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases
Located in New York, NY
Chinese carved hardstone pair of foo dogs on carved wooden bases, marked 'China' on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases
Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases

Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red
Located in New York, NY
Classic iron red foo dogs / lions. Each vase has one large foo dog on the front of the vase surrounded by
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red
Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red

Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red

H 36 in Dm 9 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog
Located in Prato, Tuscany
the Chow Chow breed and the Shih Tzu breed, from which they are called "Foo dogs", they are also
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog
Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog

Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog

H 9.06 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
(石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

H 20.48 in W 8.27 in D 12.6 in
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
goddess Guan Yin. ... In this sense, the peacock resembles protection and holiness. Foo dogs are actually
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

H 54.73 in W 53.94 in D 3.15 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
predominately orange and green wise men in landscape. Gilt dragon and foo dogs at shoulders. Silk shade trimmed
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Silk, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamps

H 31 in W 16 in D 13 in
Large Pair of Highly Decorative Mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Famille Ros
Located in Martlesham, GB
the shoulders and double foo dogs on the sides of the neck, wonderful bold colours and in excellent
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Vases

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Porcelain

Large Pair of Highly Decorative Mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Famille Ros
Large Pair of Highly Decorative Mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Famille Ros

Large Pair of Highly Decorative Mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Famille Ros

H 50.5 in Dm 13.75 in
Palace Size Carved Wooden Foo Dogs
Located in Rochester, NY
An massive heavy pair of finely hand carved wooden foo dogs / temple dogs in beautifully aged
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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Palace Size Carved Wooden Foo Dogs
Palace Size Carved Wooden Foo Dogs

Palace Size Carved Wooden Foo Dogs

H 33 in W 17 in D 23 in
Pair of Stunning Lamps with Foo Dogs by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
colored and gilded finish too them, feature carved wooden Foo Dogs with a gilded finish. The rectangular
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

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Wood

Pair of Stunning Lamps with Foo Dogs by James Mont
Pair of Stunning Lamps with Foo Dogs by James Mont

Pair of Stunning Lamps with Foo Dogs by James Mont

H 38 in W 22 in D 14 in
Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Chinese Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage hand-carved Chinese foo dogs or lions bookends which I believe are hand
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookends

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Rosewood

Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Chinese Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends
Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Chinese Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends

Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Chinese Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty
Located in Roma, IT
, these decorations are also known as stone lions or "shishi". Foo dogs that are placed inside or outside
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty
Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration
Located in Yonkers, NY
back. As is common with foo dogs, his mouth is open, exposing his teeth to the viewer. This sculpture
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration
Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration

Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration

H 24 in W 8 in D 8 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Wooden Armoire with Hand-Carved Gilt Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
wall, birds among trees, two foo dogs playing with a ball, and an exchange between sword-carrying men
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Wooden Armoire with Hand-Carved Gilt Panels
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Wooden Armoire with Hand-Carved Gilt Panels

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Wooden Armoire with Hand-Carved Gilt Panels

H 71 in W 63 in D 25 in
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urns with Lids on Stands
Located in Miami, FL
A decorative pair of blue and white hand-painted porcelain urns with foo dogs/lions finials on lids
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urns with Lids on Stands
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urns with Lids on Stands

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urns with Lids on Stands

H 39 in Dm 16 in
Richly Decorated Asian Lacquered Wood Rice or Tea Bin
Located in Hopewell, NJ
raised gold leafed birds and foliage. Tops and bottom are encircled in gold studded bands; Foo dogs with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes

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Giltwood

Richly Decorated Asian Lacquered Wood Rice or Tea Bin
Richly Decorated Asian Lacquered Wood Rice or Tea Bin

Richly Decorated Asian Lacquered Wood Rice or Tea Bin

H 16 in W 18 in D 18 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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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Vase
Chinese Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Vase

Chinese Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Vase

H 47 in W 20 in D 20 in
Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Considered auspicious symbols of wealth, status, and good fortune; foo dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850
Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850

Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850

H 16.5 in W 28 in D 12 in
Vintage Red Sandstone Carving of Shiva Nataraja
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of Foo Dogs either side. Right palm open and facing upwards and left hand in a pose with thumb and
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Vintage Red Sandstone Carving of Shiva Nataraja
Vintage Red Sandstone Carving of Shiva Nataraja

Vintage Red Sandstone Carving of Shiva Nataraja

H 15 in W 9 in D 3 in
Pair of Foo Dogs
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of wooden hand carved Foo Dogs well carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

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Wood

Pair of Foo Dogs
Pair of Foo Dogs

Pair of Foo Dogs

H 12 in W 18 in D 7 in
Near Pair of Large Hand-Carved Wooden Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Middleburg, VA
A good-looking and highly-decorative near pair of large wooden hand-carved Chinese foo dogs with
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Sculptures

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Wood

Near Pair of Large Hand-Carved Wooden Chinese Foo Dogs
Near Pair of Large Hand-Carved Wooden Chinese Foo Dogs

Near Pair of Large Hand-Carved Wooden Chinese Foo Dogs

H 16.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs
Located in Woodstock, NY
A matched pair of small wooden Foo dog statuettes, retaining their original painted surface.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

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Wood

Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs
Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs

Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs

H 3 in W 4 in D 2 in
Pair of Foo Dogs on Wood Bases
Located in San Antonio, TX
Charming pair of foo dogs resting on inset wooden bases in soft yellow, green, pink and blue.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Foo Dogs on Wood Bases
Pair of Foo Dogs on Wood Bases

Pair of Foo Dogs on Wood Bases

H 10 in W 3.75 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
piece is presented on a later carved, wooden scroll stand. Shi-shi lion dogs, also referred to as foo
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain, Wood

Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand
Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand

Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand

H 13 in Dm 8.27 in
Large Pair of Chinese Cloissone Foo Dogs
Located in Woodbury, CT
a dramatic pair of Chinese cloissone foo dogs in typical pose, each sitting upon integral plints
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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Wood

Large Pair of Chinese Cloissone Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Chinese Cloissone Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Chinese Cloissone Foo Dogs

H 30 in W 19 in D 26 in
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Wooden Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of wooden foo dogs available for sale. Each of these unique wooden foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and hardwood. Wooden 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. Wooden foo dogs made by folk art designers — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Wooden Foo Dogs?

Prices for wooden foo dogs start at $371 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $4,170.
Questions About Wooden Foo Dogs
  • 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 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.
  • 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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