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What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
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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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Pair of Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair vintage Teal Foo Dogs Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage teal green blue foo dogs. No chips or breaks.
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage tan, cream and blue foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
$380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog Design Porcelain Urn
Located in Queens, NY
"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) off-white porcelain urn decorated with blue foo dogs playing
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog and Serpent Design Porcelain Urn
Located in Queens, NY
"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) white porcelain urn decorated with blue foo dogs, clouds, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
beautiful color combination of ochre, green, brown and blue. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues, and
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
