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Cloisonne Foo Dogs

Bronze Chinese Cloisonne Table Lamp with Foo Guard Dogs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chinese cloisonne enamel on a bronze table lamp. Measures: 8" diameter x 20" tall.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Cloisonne 'Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and cover. Body is enameled with polychrome floral scrolls
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
polychrome image of Foo dogs surrounded by a blossoming flower pattern on white ground made in the Cloisonne
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Brass

Cloisonné Presentation Vases
Located in New York, NY
background, the six main center panels are designed with animal figures including foo dogs that symbolize
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20th Century Chinese Vases

Cloisonné Presentation Vases
Cloisonné Presentation Vases
H 40.5 in Dm 17.75 in
Qing Style Cloisonné Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
symbolism including happiness characters, foo dogs for protection, clouds for celestial mobility of the gods
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
gilt bronze feet which take the form of Chinese Imperial lions (or foo dogs).
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Chinese 19th-20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Jardinière 'Planter'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imperial lions or foo dogs with paw-feet, Cantonese style handles and fitted with a pierced gilt-bronze
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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H 78.5 in W 53 in D 22 in
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents. This pair from 1910s or earlier.
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
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H 14.75 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
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20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Lamp
Located in Pomona, CA
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Lamp, circa 1910, with blue, red and green enamel inlay on brass baluster shaped vase, mounted as a table lamp and electrified; All hand made cloisonne on ...
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Small Chinese Cloisonne Vase
Small Chinese Cloisonne Vase
H 6.25 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Chinese Champlevé, Cloisonné Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Champlevé is an enameling technique in the decorative arts, or an object made by that process, in which troughs or cells are carved, etched, or cast into the surface of a metal objec...
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20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Chinese Champlevé, Cloisonné Lamps
Chinese Champlevé, Cloisonné Lamps
H 38.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Pair Meiji Cloisonne Bottle Vases with Scattered Floral Designs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine pair Japanese Meiji period cloisonne bottle shaped vases decorated with scattered floral patterns and dating between 1868 and 1912. The vases are lightly made standing on a fl...
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English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dinner Service / 16 People
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Royal Crown Derby porcelain dinnerware service for 16 people with serving pieces. Each piece features hand painted design with heavy gold rim depicting game birds with exteri...
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Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Large Phoenix and Dragon, circa 1940s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1940s Chinese Cloisonné large vase. Cloisonné is an ancient technique which incorporates decorative materials like enamel, colored glass, or gemstones into metalwork objects bound by...
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Pair Chinese Cloisonné Floral Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of early 20th century Chinese Cloisonné floral motif table lamps mounted on custom brass bases. Rewired with new 3-way sockets and rayon cords. Height of Cloisonné vase 20", wid...
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Chinese cloisonne twin handled lamp base
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese cloisonne twin-handled lamp base with panels of foliate motifs and roundels featuring dragons and phoenixes, between Greek key borders, the twin handles partially modelled wi...
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Chinese cloisonne twin handled lamp base
Chinese cloisonne twin handled lamp base
H 20.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era brass and enamel vase, circa: early 20th century. The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers and plants and birds m...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

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Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cylindrical Precious Object Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and stunning pair cylindrical Chinese cloisonné enamel sleeve vases dating from the early 20th century, probably late Qing. The tall pair of vases are brightly decorat...
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Small Chinese Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese cloisonné lidded box which we date to the 20th century, Circa 1930. The box has a cylindrical shape, with its original lid and is all beautifully m...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with wireless cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Round shape with pronounced base. The piece is decorated with a stork or crane bir...
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Chinese Cloisonné Censer
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese cloisonné censer with foo dogs supporting the three legs and a gilt lion doubling as the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Copper

Chinese Cloisonné Censer
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H 8.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco
Located in Werkendam, NL
believed these Foo Dogs had the power to warding off evil and bringing prosperity. Sculptured in wood with
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands
Located in New York, NY
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions on wood stands, circa 1940. Very
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Foo Puppies
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of antique Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper foo dogs or puppies elaborately
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Large Pair of Cloisonne and Bronze Feng Shui Pixiu Dragon, Foo Dogs on Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions mid 20th century. Very fine quality
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger
Located in New York, NY
made in the Cloisonne technique. The borders are decorated with polychrome images of Foo dogs. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

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Massive Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Pomona, CA
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions circa 1900 - 1940. Very fine quality
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

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Chinese Vintage Metal Cloisonné Foo Dog Guardian Lion with Teal and Golden Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage metal cloisonné Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture from the mid 20th century. We
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Chinese Vintage Metal Cloisonné Foo Dog Guardian Lion with Teal and Golden Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage metal cloisonné foo dog guardian lion sculpture from the mid 20th century. We
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stately Pair of Mid-19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Temple Dogs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stately pair of Chinese cloisonné Foo dog statues dating from the mid-19th century. This pair of
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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Yellow Ground Cloisonné Planter
Located in Woodbury, CT
Cloisonné on brass planter in bright yellow, decorated with foo dogs, kylins, monsters and abstract
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Pair of Cloisonné Champlevé Jewel Tone Jars with Foo Dogs
Located in SOMIS, CA
A pair of exceptional Champlevé cloisonné jars with golden foo dogs finials. Stunning gem colors
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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Metal

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Questions About Cloisonne Foo Dogs
  • 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
    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
    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.