Chinese Foo Dogs
$5,070
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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Carved Stone Foo Dogs
$3,895 / set
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Stone
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
$17,500 / set
Pair of Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19/20th Cent) carved and painted monumental seated foo dogs with
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Glass
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
$6,850 / set
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
$280Sale Price|20% Off
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 A finely carved
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Stone
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs
$6,500 / set
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) red lacquered carved figures of squatting foo dogs
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
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Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs
$6,500 / set
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) red lacquered carved figures of squatting foo dogs
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs as Lamps
$2,800 / set
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands
$7,250 / set
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands. Stunning large pair of antique Chinese beautifully
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
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Ceramic
Pair of Saffron and Green Glazed Foo Dogs
$1,250 / set
Pair of Saffron and Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Saffron and Green Glazed Foo Dogs
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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
$4,000 / set
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
$4,000 / set
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
$2,400 / set
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
French Samson Lidded Porcelain Vases With Foo Dogs, A-Pair
By Samson & Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in this pair of very tall, 30" high Samson Lidded Vases adorned with Foo dogs at the top of
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Early 20th Century French Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Vases with Foo Dogs and Inscriptions China, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Vintage Boho 19th Century Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in a signature 19th Century gold
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Foo Dogs
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Ceramic, Paint
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
$8,369Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 Foo Dogs
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Ceramic
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Massive Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Massive Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of massive mid-century polychrome glazed "famile jaune et verte" porcelain foo dogs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs
$900Sale Price / set|40% Off
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 Foo Dogs
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Hardwood
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs in ceramic, China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Antique Foo dogs done in. black painted ceramics. At a
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs candle holders in ceramic, China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Antique Ceramic Foo Dogs done in ceramic as joss sticks
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
$24,500Sale Price|30% Off
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Located in Torino, IT
A pair of porcelain foo lions or foo dogs decorated in a pleasing combination of green and yellow
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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
$27,500 / set
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
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Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of Superb Antique Chinese Hsien Feng - Xianfeng - Period Polychrome Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
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Sandstone, Enamel
Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of exuisite Antique Foo Dogs hand-carved in dark green jade
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
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Jade
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 Foo Dogs
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Porcelain
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 Foo Dogs
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
$5,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 Foo Dogs
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Bronze
A Pair of Blanc de Chine Ceramic Foo Dogs, Ca. 1840
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Blanc de Chine (Chinese White Glazed) Ceramic Foo Dogs, Ca. 1840 DIMENSIONS Width: 5
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1840s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
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Ceramic
A pair of French hand painted cast iron foo dogs in a Chinese style, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
We have for sale this fantastic pair of tactile and decorative hand-painted French Foo Dogs
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Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
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Iron
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain 'Kutani' Foo Dogs
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A pair of fine quality Japanese Kutani foo dogs in rich polychrome enamels over porcelain. The pair
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Foo Dogs
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Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Hand 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 Foo Dogs
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Wood
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
In these matching pair of male and female lion/foo dogs with curling mane and bulging eyes, the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Bone
Antique PAIR Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs fine detail gilded & enamelled, Qing 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
tradition. The figures have open mouths, typical of Chinese Foo dogs. These pieces are very well hand cast
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Antique Foo Dogs, hand carved in soapstone, China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4, or better say, two pairs of antique, hand carved Foo Dogs
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Soapstone
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
$750Sale Price|50% Off
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Located in Long Island City, NY
polychrome image of Foo dogs surrounded by a blossoming flower pattern on white ground made in the Cloisonne
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Brass
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 Foo Dogs
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Porcelain
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
weighs about 700gm unpacked Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese Foo Dogs or Lion Dogs with fine
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Brass
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
$2,339Sale Price|35% Off
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
texture. It shows signs of age, but it presents beautifully. The "guardians" in the form of Foo dogs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base with Geometrical Figures, a Pair
$1,912Sale Price / set|20% Off
White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base with Geometrical Figures, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Featured here is pair of freshly lacquered in white large Asian foo dogs made of wood. Originally
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Foo Dogs
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Wood
Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs
$1,440Sale Price|50% Off
Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs
Located in Somis, CA
featured is a pair of playful foo dogs, their curled manes and expressive eyes bringing life to the ancient
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Early 19th Century Mongolian Antique Foo Dogs
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Wood
Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs & Birds, 1900
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs & Birds, 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
censer from the Meiji period, circa 1900. This piece features intricate figural designs of Foo Dogs and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Large One-of-a-Kind Chinese Rosewood Table Mirror with Foo Dogs & Lattice Work
$2,275Sale Price|35% Off
Large One-of-a-Kind Chinese Rosewood Table Mirror with Foo Dogs & Lattice Work
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible large one-of-a-kind Chinese rosewood table mirror with foo dogs & lattice work, circa
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
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Mirror, Rosewood
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 Foo Dogs
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Porcelain
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
. This assembled pack of foo dogs are wonderfully charming and expressive. Technically Buddhistic lions
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Vase Table Lamp w/ Foo Dogs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Vase Table Lamp w/ Foo Dogs Handles. Item
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Masons Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Foo Dogs 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 Foo Dogs
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Ironstone
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
$3,500 / set
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese (19/20th Cent) green and yellow small porcelain reclining foo dog figures
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
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There is a range of antique foo dogs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and wood. Antique foo dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique foo dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
How Much are Antique Foo Dogs?
Antique foo dogs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $135,000.
Questions About Antique Foo Dogs
- What are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional 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.
- What is the meaning of foo dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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.
- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2022Chinese 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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