Antique Foo Dogs

Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are a symbol of power and protection.

A pair of Asian carved stone Foo dogs.

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo lions which date to the 1920's.

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19/20th Cent) carved and painted monumental seated foo dogs with colored glass trim

Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated porcelain foo dogs or foo lions.

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) red lacquered carved figures of squatting foo dogs

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) red lacquered carved figures of squatting foo dogs

Petit pair of green ceramic foo dogs as lamps.....newly rewired and fitted with bronze hardware.

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands. Stunning large pair of antique Chinese beautifully hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dogs or foo lions.

Pair of Saffron and Green Glazed Foo Dogs

Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.

Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.

Pair of Chinese bronze Foo dogs, 19th century.

Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina.

Pair of Male and Female Polychrome Sancai Glazed Ceramic Figures of Foo Dogs. The mythical guardian beasts are depicted with expressive open mouths, fierce eyes, flowing manes, and d...

Any place considered important or sacred is usually protected by a pair of foo dogs, one male and one female. Foo Dogs are usually displayed as a couple.

Very good condition, consistent with age and use, no chips or repairs, some loss of gilding to the Foo dogs Please view all large photos for details.

A fabulous pair of vintage Boho foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in a signature 19th Century gold color.

As guardians, foo dogs have specific symbolic characteristics.

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Robin's Egg Foo Dogs on Stands, circa 1890

Beautifully decorated in the Majolica style green, yellow and aubergine glaze. Chinese Foo Dogs Imperial guardian lions, commonly known as Foo Dogs.

Great pair of massive mid-century polychrome glazed "famile jaune et verte" porcelain foo dogs, circa 1900s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of yellow, green and brown...

A very nice pair of vintage Chinese hand carved hard wood foo dogs or bookends which I believe are made from elm, rosewood or another type of hardwood, circa 1950s.

This is a rather rare situation in case of Foo dogs, which makes us conclude these were made for a high ranking client.

Foo dogs are not actually dogs, but lions, and are considered powerful symbols of protection in Chinese culture.

This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand carved porcelain.

Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand.

A pair of porcelain foo lions or foo dogs decorated in a pleasing combination of green and yellow enamels.

In this listing you will find a pair of exuisite Antique Foo Dogs hand-carved in dark green jade. Known as Shishi or Pinyin, these are Chinese Imperial guardian lions and often incor...

Pair of Superb Antique Chinese Hsien Feng - Xianfeng - Period Polychrome Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons. Wonderful polychrome colors and useful size.

Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male with front paw resting on pierced ball, decorated in overglaze en...

Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male with front paw resting on pierced ball, decorated in overglaze en...

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions of extraordinary quality and casting.

A Pair of Blanc de Chine (Chinese White Glazed) Ceramic Foo Dogs, Ca. 1840 DIMENSIONS Width: 5 inches Height: 11 inches Depth: 6.5 inches ABOUT SCULPTURES There is a small baby lio...

A pair of fine quality Japanese Kutani foo dogs in rich polychrome enamels over porcelain.

These heavy pair of tactile cast iron foo dogs are in very good condition with no damage.

Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We haven't seen another pair quite like them.

Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red-brown lacquer with stylized mane and tail, having reverse painted glass eyes and sea...

In these matching pair of male and female lion/foo dogs with curling mane and bulging eyes, the female holding its cub beneath one paw; the male with an embroidered ball.

In this listing you will find a set of 4, or better say, two pairs of antique, hand carved Foo Dogs. This small figurines are made in soapstone.

The plate is enameled with a polychrome image of Foo dogs surrounded by a blossoming flower pattern on white ground made in the Cloisonne technique.

A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near matching male and female pair of handcrafted architectural ornaments present superbly...

This piece features intricate figural designs of Foo Dogs and birds, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship typical of the era.

Fine, large, and very detailed pair of Chinese famille verte glazed foo dogs from the early 20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and ...

This assembled pack of foo dogs are wonderfully charming and expressive.

Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Vase Table Lamp w/ Foo Dogs Handles. Item features beautiful painted waterfalls and forest scenes on all sides.

This plate has one of the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the pattern being transfer printed in black and gold colours and then han...

Prominently featured is a pair of playful foo dogs, their curled manes and expressive eyes bringing life to the ancient imagery.

PAIR of Asian Chinese (19/20th Cent) green and yellow small porcelain reclining foo dog figures

The neck and shoulder have a geometric key design, and there are applied sculpted porcelain foo dogs for handles. "Foo", "fu" or "shi" dogs are actually the lion guardians that histo...

Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.

The neck and shoulder have a geometric key design, and there are applied sculpted porcelain foo dogs for handles. "Foo", "fu" or "shi" dogs are actually the lion guardians that histo...

Pair of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) carved wood foo dog figures with straw hair trim on shaped base

The neck and shoulder have a geometric key design, and there are applied sculpted porcelain foo dogs for handles. "Foo", "fu" or "shi" dogs are actually the lion guardians that histo...

These figures, often referred to as Foo Dogs or temple lions, are traditional symbols of protection and prosperity, their eyes sometimes highlighted with small, luminous green caboch...

one dog/lion is clutching onto a ball-like object, and the other dog/lion is clutching onto her cub; wooden base is included with this lot; 1.8in(D) x 3.75in(W) x 2.25in(H) are the a...

With bulging eyes, a somewhat snarling expression with baring teeth.