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Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Limestone

Antique Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs
H 22 in W 22 in D 14 in
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs Great look to this pair which are a perfect left and right
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1920s Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
color that tells a story of history and heritage. These magnificent Chinese Dogs of Foo transcend mere
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wood

Antique Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Pair of Chinese foo dogs
H 13.78 in W 13 in D 5.12 in
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian
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17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs as Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Petit pair of green ceramic foo dogs as lamps.....newly rewired and fitted with bronze hardware.
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19th Century Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a handsome pair of vintage Chinese ceramic foo lions hand-painted in traditional green and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Clay

Pair Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic "Fang Ding"
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for protection of the exterior and a lid with a female Fu / Foo dog to
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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Enamel

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Pair of Terra Cotta Painted and Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a dramatic, colorful large pair of Chinese foo dogs hand painted in rich tones of green
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Terracotta

A Pair of Hand Carved Gilt Wood Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand carved pair of male and female Chinese foo dogs, circa 1850. Each with original gilt with
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Giltwood

Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wood, Bone

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
900gm unpacked Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese foo dogs with fine detail
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
about 700gm unpacked Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese Foo Dogs or Lion Dogs with fine detail
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Bronze, Metal, Brass

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare and important pair of early 20th century Chinese Export polychrome ceramic foo dogs. Both in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Charming carved gilt-wood Chinese export mirror frame watch-stand with Europeans
Located in Amsterdam, NL
are carved, holding vases with a large flower, standing on Chinese Foo-dogs.
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Giltwood

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the pattern
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
of the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the pattern
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ironstone

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Other

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920 Measures - 4.25"H x 6.5"W x 3.25"D
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Stone

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
lions or Imperial guardian lions, often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the West, are a common representation of
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1870s Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900
Located in New York, NY
symbolism of Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions, originated in
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wool

Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) carved wood foo dog figures with straw hair trim on shaped
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Straw, Wood

Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Low fired ceramic Chinese "Ming" style pair matching Foo Dogs with beautiful cracked and dripped
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Earthenware

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
perfect piece for a lasting appeal. From fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wool

19th Century Chinese Beige Navy Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
, elaborate lotus blossoms, chrysanthemums, cloud-band motifs, foo-dogs and birds, these antique Chinese
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wool

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
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18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wood

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
, Chinese Export, Asian Antique, Asian Modern, Japanese, Qing and Ming. From fabulous foo dogs to playful
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wool

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese bronze Foo dogs, 19th century.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
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18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wood

Mason's Ironstone Large Cabinet Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
has one of the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ironstone

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
A Chinese Foo Dog Ginger red-copper glazed jar circa 1900 is ready for installation. The jar itself
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 12' 6" x 18' 2" - 380 x 555)
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet with Foo Dogs 石獅 ( 12' 6" x 18' 2" - 380 x 555)
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1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wool

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of turquoise glazed Chinese Foo dog statues- circa 1880. Foo dogs were actually
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Asian carved stone Foo dogs.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Stone

Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Carved Stone Foo Dogs
H 21 in W 24 in D 15 in
Antique Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Ningshia Rug Chinese Peking Silk Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
History The symbolism of Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Silk

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Chinese Cinnabar Vase with Finely Carved Foo Dogs, 19th Century
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese cinnabar finely carved vase with depiction of the foo dogs, 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Lacquer

Chinese Pair Sancai Glazed Mounted Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair Chinese Qing sancai glazed pottery dog of Foo incense holder figures dating from
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Pottery

Chinese Pair Sancai Glazed Mounted Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Chinese Pair Sancai Glazed Mounted Foo Dogs Incense Holder
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H 6.89 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in
Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and attractive pair of Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating from the first
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
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H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 3.35 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Green Foo Dogs, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With bulging eyes, a somewhat snarling expression with baring teeth.
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1840s Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing Dynasty, late 17th - late 19th centuries, China
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and attractive pair Chinese Qing Jun-ware Foo dogs decorated in liver red glazes and dating
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
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H 12.41 in W 5.81 in D 4.53 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage Chinese hand carved hard wood foo dogs or bookends which I believe are
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Hardwood

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Located in Ixelles, BE
Chinese turquoise-colored porcelain foo dogs from circa 1880 are exquisite examples of traditional
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in Torino, IT
Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in Torino, IT
Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

19th Century Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding.
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Enamel

Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Enamel

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Robin's Egg Foo Dogs on Stands, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Robin's Egg Foo Dogs on Stands, circa 1890
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs. Gorgeous design, colors, and details. See our
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Terracotta

Red Chinese Temple Doors Lacquered Architectural Panels With Foo Dogs Wall Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Removed Antique Asian Cabinet Doors. Heavily worn corners and edges, missing finish. One door has only a single hinge remaining. W 14 5/8 x H 26 5/8 x D 2 in.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Elm

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Located in South Salem, NY
A captivating duo of bronze Foo Dogs, dating back to the early 20th century, exudes timeless charm
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Supper Large (14.5") Chinese Famille Verte Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine, large, and very detailed pair of Chinese famille verte glazed foo dogs from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Exquisite Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo Dogs. Incredible hand made details.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage palace size large carved wood foo dogs. Amazing carved wood details . Fun Fact from
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wood

Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
H 28 in W 18 in D 13 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became
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1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Hardwood

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Antique Chinese Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique Chinese foo dogs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and wood, all antique Chinese foo dogs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique Chinese foo dogs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Chinese foo dogs made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Chinese Foo Dogs?

Antique Chinese foo dogs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $135,000.
Questions About Antique Chinese Foo Dogs
  • 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.