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Is a foo dog a lion?
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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
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Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Asian hand carved marble Foo Lion garden sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair Vintage Patinated Metal Foo Lion Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Vintage patinated metal figures of seated foo lions, each in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
$1,500 / set
Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
foo lion decorated with a pleasant facial expression
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Terrific Pair of Hand Molded 19th Century Chinese Foo Lions Foodog,
Aubergine, Chinese, 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Other
$1,200 / set
pair of Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo lions/dogs
Located in New York, NY
a female and a male foo lion/dog
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1194 Hand hammered brass Japanese Foo Lion sculpture/storage box.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
