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Foo Dog Figurine

Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Recumbent Foo Dog Figurines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Chinese foo dog figurines. In a green, glazed pottery. Depicting complementary
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

1940s Antique Chinese Pair Foo Dog Figurines Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of Antique Chinese Figurines Foo Dog Sculpture Green Glaze Ceramic 8 tall x 3.75 w x 6.5 d
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a cinnabar body with colorful accents
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of hand carved green stone Chinese Foo-Dog sculptures/figurines. They depict a pair
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
By Aerozon
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german hand-painted glazed porcelain foo dog perfume lamp/incense burner by Aerozon By
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
-open mouths, symbolizing their role as guardians of the place they adorn. The female Foo Dog
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 3.08 in

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Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
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Chinese Dehua Blanc de Chine Porcelain Guanyin
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Pair of Chinese Porcelain Blanc De Chine Figural Lamps of the Goddess Guanyin
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Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of small patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 4.25" high x 2.5" deep x 3.5" w...
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Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Chinese Porcelain Mural Fountain Attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal, c. 1880
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
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Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his foot while the female has a baby foo dog on hers. Made in China, great vivid details ...
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Located in Milano, IT
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Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made of a hardstone, hand carved with fine detail and polished, dating to the mid 20th c...
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Chinese Jun Ware Blue Hares Fur Glazed Art Pottery Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Pair Of Large Antique Chinese Foo Dog Figurines
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of matching antique Chinese porcelain vases, each of a rectangular form, the exterior is covered with a deep crimson glaze and decorated with highly detailed images of va...
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Pair Herend Foo Dog Figurines Tall & Largest Size. Rare Artist Signed Edition
By Herend
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
classic pair of Foo Dogs is in their largest size. Completely hand painted and signed you will find the
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Posts
Located in Dallas, TX
on newer bases. The figurine is often called foo dog and represents a guardian lion. Foo dog hitching
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Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Posts
Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Posts
H 62.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Delft Vases 17th century Style Earthenware Blue White Tall Baluster Vases a pair
By Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair tall antique Dutch Delft baluster vases with foo dog finial Hand made and painted in the
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Vintage XL Delft Vase Royal Delft Covered Jar Blue White Delftware Chinoiserie
By AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft, Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
colors, blue camaieu. All over floral decoration with peacock birds and on top a foo dog - Lion finial
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Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
. Therefore, people also call them in Foo Dog means bring you peace and lucky. This beautiful pair of unique
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Burmese Bronze Figurine of Singha, Foo Dog, circa 1900
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Burmese Singha, Foo dog with a beautifully patinated bronze corpus and visible/detailed genitals
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Materials

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Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage carved stone Chinese fu dog bookend or figurine pair. Measure: 4".  
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Pair of Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Figurine Protectors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Chinese 6" inch tall guardian Foo dog protectors. Solid bronze with intricate detailing
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18th C Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pair of immaculate 18th C Foo Dog Figurines
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18th C Chinese Foo Dogs
18th C Chinese Foo Dogs
H 21.75 in W 9 in D 8 in
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Foo Dog Figurine For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal foo dog figurine for your home. A foo dog figurine — often made from ceramic, delft and earthenware — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a foo dog figurine — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right foo dog figurine, those designed in Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made foo dog figurine has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Delft, Delft and Herend are consistently popular.

How Much is a Foo Dog Figurine?

The average selling price for a foo dog figurine at 1stDibs is $1,325, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $7,735 for the highest priced.
Questions About Foo Dog Figurine
  • 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.