Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

A fine and large pair of Chinese glazed pottery foo dogs circa 1920.

19th century Chinese carved foo dogs.

Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs early 20th century Fusan handwork ceramics.

Up for you consideration is this intricate pair of hand carved wooden foo dogs. These dogs start on a simple rectangular base and painted in a black, red and gold. The paws are neatl...

This beautiful block features a pair of foo dogs playing with an "embroidered" money ball, a traditional motif representing happiness and wealth. Carved from a solid block of wood, t...

A fine and rare pair of Kangxi style Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs on ormolu metal mounts.

This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot carefully interlinked to form naturalistic figures.

Pair of foo dog seal chops. Chinese hardstone carved with Buddhist monks in forest scene in base, circa 1900. 9" height, 3 1/2" by 3 1/2". Minor chip.

Very fine large pair of polychrome glazed porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male with front paw resting on a movable pierced reticulated ball on stem, decorated in ov...

Pair of 19th century Chinese carved wood and paper mache Foo Dogs.

Pair of 18th-19th century Chinese hand painted polychrome porcelain foo dogs.

Pair of 19th-20th century Chinese amber glazed terracotta foo dogs with lids, unmarked.

This wonderful piece exemplifies the rustic beauty of silk route region's furniture. Only solid single boards of wood were chosen for its construction. Exotic, folk artsy images are ...

This pair of very large Chinese carved hardwood studies of mythical beasts /dogs of foo each lying down with one paw resting on a stylised ball.

Can be used both outdoor and indoor. One is right facing and the other is left facing. Bronze is cast and hand chased. Made in 1900 in China. Originally used at the entrance to a Te...

A proper pair - right and left facing. The bronzes have expressive faces with protruding tongues and are posed with paws raised to indicate that they are at attention. An outstandin...

Pair of mid-19th century Qing dynasty carved walnut Shanxi temple foo dogs.

Large pair of foo dogs in the Chinese Style. Early 20th century or earlier.

A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou Province.

Hand-forged in Bronze, these ornate yet subtle candle-stands, sets the stage for Chinese Imperial guardians, lions, or “foo dogs”.

With a scalloped rim, dark red ground border with multi colors, a blue ground center with Chinese motifs of clouds, foo dogs and dragons, in varying colors, centered by a darker blue...

A Pair of large Chinese “Foo Dogs” in gilded ceramic material on painted wooden bases, circa 1920.

This is a pair of antique white marble Chinese Foo dogs. Also known as Chinese "guardian lions," foo dogs have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tomb...

Gorgeous pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs Great look to this pair which are a perfect left and right Circa 1920 with a great patina to the bronze Of course being bronze these can live...

Incredible pair of poly-chrome hand carved gilt wood Chinese foo dogs, circa late 19th century. This massive and unusual pair are finely crafted with hand carved "pearls of wisdom" i...

Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor, circa 1930s.

In Chinese tradition foo dogs were the guardians of the temple or home.

The lidded jars are richly decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for protection of the exterior and a lid with a female...

These are an unusually large pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs, nearly 12 inches tall, with an unpacked weight of over 2Kg each.

Great quality pair of turquoise glazed ceramic Chinese foo dogs.

A pair of stone Chinese foo dogs from the 19th century. Note the intricate carved details.

A nicely carved pair of Chinese "Foo Dogs" in soft-wood mounted on square bases, probably early 19th century.

An unusual pair of Chinese foo dogs. Both elaborately carved and richly gilt.

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920 Measures - 4.25"H x 6.5"W x 3.25"D A finely carved pair of antique Chinese Foo Dogs from circa 1920, crafted from hardstone.

A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone.

This is a superb pair of 18th or 19th century large Chinese Foo Dogs. These types of guardians were frequently placed outside the entrance to a home or temple.

Two monumental antique Chines Chinese foo dogs, circa last quarter 19th century.

They were very well made in China. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese guardians and were placed in front of important places such as temples or government buildings.

A nicely weathered pair of Japanese shishi lions. Similar to Chinese foo dogs or foo lions, these would originally have been placed under the eaves of a Buddhist or Shinto temple to ...

Beautiful antique 17th century Chinese Fu / Foo dogs rug, country of origin: China, date circa mid-17th century.

In Chinese tradition foo dogs (lion dogs) were the guardians of the temple or home.

Chinese guardian lions, known as stone lions or Imperial lions, and often called "Foo Dogs" or "Dogs of Fo" in the West, are a common representation of the lion in pre-modern China.

A whimsical pair of carved poplar wood foo dogs, originally used as architectural elements, the backs undecorated.

Magnificent pair of heavy bronze foo dog sculptures from a Hamptons estate. Now, more than ever, home is where the heart is.

Pair of Chinese Export green and yellow glazed foo dogs / temple lion guardian figures, decorated in the Kangxi Qing dynasty taste with Sancai colors, modeled standing attentively.

Pair of male and female Foo Lions with highly desirable and unique aqua glaze over heavy ceramic clay. Great presence and scale. They show beautiful patina and crackle. Repair to one...

Each with a standing dog with bulging eyes decorated in turquoise , mustard yellow and cobalt blue.

A pair of carved green quartz foo dogs with wood bases. The original pair, one male, one female in a darker variegated quartz, circa 1920.

Vintage Chinese "Famille Jaune et Verte" Porcelain Foo Dogs, set of two.

Low fired ceramic Chinese "Ming" style pair matching Foo Dogs with beautiful cracked and dripped glazed four color finish.

Beautiful 19th century Chinese open altar features four hand-carved foo dogs on the posts.

Pair of 19th Century Chinese carved polychrome Foo Dogs.

About Chinese pair of stone guardian foo dogs/guardian lions Referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone gatekeepers are seen throughout Asia.

These are a personal favorite! This is a killer pair of 1970s large scale Chinese Export style foo dogs. I love the coloration with the brown and gold drip glaze! The have sort of a ...

Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...

A Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs  China, 20th century  This impressive pair of Chinese export porcelain foo dogs, made in the 20th century, highlights exquisite cra...

19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised moldings. Warm red lacquer adorned with black lacquer and gilt painting. Framing t...

Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed from 1920 to 1949. This is a male guardian lion sculpture, is recognized as it is ...

A massive pottery pair of horses standing on all fours and striding with its right hoof forward. Extended snout ends in parted lips showing teeth beneath in a braying attitude. Low r...

An outstanding pair of two Foo Dog statues in glazed and hand painted Ceramic. Perfectly representations of this majestic being, stern, watchful and obedient at the same time. Elegan...

Fabulous colorful hand painted Satsuma porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a colorful decoration on the body with green accents and gold detailing. Handcrafted in Japan, the detail...

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel . The vase has a sphere shaped body and a wide fluted n...

A gorgeous vintage Asian Tang Dynasty horse. A beautiful, patinated green finish on a solid metal horse. Rests on a reclaimed wood plinth. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate