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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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Limestone
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
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
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Stone
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
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
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Large pair of hand-thrown, hand painted and glazed, left and right, French, faience foo dogs
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1880s French Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Clay
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
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
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
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Edo period pair of foo dogs in delicately carved wood. The dogs have uniquely expressive
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1750s Japanese Edo Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
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
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
Pair of 20th Century Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of Chinese hand carved marble Foo dogs sitting on rectangular decorative carved plinths
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1920s Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Marble
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Lacquer
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
Materials
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
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
Materials
Ceramic
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in
Pair of 19th Century Miniature Foo Dogs 3.25" x 2" x 4.5"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th Century Miniature Foo Dogs
3.25" x 2" x 4.5"
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19th Century Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
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
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
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
Materials
Hardwood
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
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
Materials
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
Materials
Porcelain
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 4.53 in
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
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 4.53 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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
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H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Buddhist Foo Dogs
Polychrome porcelain
Japan, Meiji era (1868 – 1912), circa late 19th
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Porcelain
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
H 21 in W 14 in D 7 in
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood, Bone
H 10.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Located in New York, 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
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Brass
H 4.3 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
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
Materials
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
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
Antique Table Lamp Rosenthal Porcelain Bronze Mounted Foo Dogs Chinese Style
By Rosenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
beautifully crafted Foo dogs at the base and finishes off in a multi-layered floral chrysanthemum shape at the
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
H 43.5 in W 31.5 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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
H 14.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
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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
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, 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
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
Materials
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Other
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, 19th Century Qing Dynasty
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
a lovely pair of antique Chinese foo dogs with fine detail
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Located in Miami, FL
geometric key design, and there are applied sculpted porcelain foo dogs for handles. "Foo", "fu" or "shi
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Chinese Pair Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Standing Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and attractive pair of Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating from the first
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
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H 3.55 in W 5.12 in D 2.17 in
Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs
By Tony Duquette
Located in Chamblee, GA
Heavy unusual decorated bronze guardian foo lions, a pair.
Burmese or Thai in origin.
Produced
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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 Foo Dogs
Materials
Pottery
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H 6.89 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 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 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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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