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Red Chinese Temple Doors Lacquered Architectural Panels With Foo Dogs Wall Art
Red Chinese Temple Doors Lacquered Architectural Panels With Foo Dogs Wall Art

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 Foo Dogs

Materials

Elm

Antique Pair Chinese Export Giltwood Carvings of Crane Phoenix or Foo Dogs 19Ct
Antique Pair Chinese Export Giltwood Carvings of Crane Phoenix or Foo Dogs 19Ct

Antique Pair Chinese Export Giltwood Carvings of Crane Phoenix or Foo Dogs 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Impressive and quite rare Pair of Hand Carved Giltwood Hardwood hanging Wall Carvings of Chinese origin, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Each beautiful carving depicts a bi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Harewood

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) wall plaque framing a bisected porcelain lidded jar painted with orange foo dogs and characters in wood with a decorative faux bamboo edge.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair
Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are a pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze foo dogs. They are a heavy casting and in very good condition.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog Design Porcelain Urn
Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog Design Porcelain Urn

Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog Design Porcelain Urn

Located in Queens, NY

"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) off-white porcelain urn decorated with blue foo dogs playing amid the clouds and accented in two pale blue scrolled handles along the neck.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain and Wood Foo Dog Design Split Vase Wall Plaque
Chinese Porcelain and Wood Foo Dog Design Split Vase Wall Plaque

Chinese Porcelain and Wood Foo Dog Design Split Vase Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) wall plaque framing a bisected porcelain lidded jar painted with orange foo dogs and characters in wood with a decorative faux bamboo edge.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog and Serpent Design Porcelain Urn
Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog and Serpent Design Porcelain Urn

Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog and Serpent Design Porcelain Urn

Located in Queens, NY

"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) white porcelain urn decorated with blue foo dogs, clouds, and serpents, and accented in two pale blue scrolled handles along the neck.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases, Foo Dog Pattern, Circa 1850, Pair
Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases, Foo Dog Pattern, Circa 1850, Pair

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases, Foo Dog Pattern, Circa 1850, Pair

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Antique Chinese (late 19th-early 20th Century) porcelain urn-form vases with a pattern featuring swirling orange foo dogs against a gray-beige background. (PRICED AS PAIR) C...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars with Foo Dog Pattern, Circa 1850
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars with Foo Dog Pattern, Circa 1850

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars with Foo Dog Pattern, Circa 1850

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Antique Chinese (late 19th-early 20th Century) porcelain lidded ginger jars with a pattern featuring swirling orange foo dogs against a gray-beige background. (PRICED AS PAIR...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars with Foo Dog Design, Circa 1850
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars with Foo Dog Design, Circa 1850

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars with Foo Dog Design, Circa 1850

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Antique Chinese (late 19th-early 20th Century) porcelain lidded ginger jars with a pattern featuring swirling orange foo dogs with green accents against a gray-beige backgrou...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Dimensions: Male: 11 W x 7.4 D x 7.4 H inches, weighing 4.1 Kg Female: 10.4 W x 5.8 D x 7 H inches, weighing 3.75 Kg Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese foo dogs...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair

Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning pair of antique Chinoiserie painted cast stone statues of Asian Foo Dogs. These would be a perfect accent in a garden.

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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Sculptures, Brass-Bronze, Qing Period, Pair
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Sculptures, Brass-Bronze, Qing Period, Pair

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Sculptures, Brass-Bronze, Qing Period, Pair

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

NOTES: Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues, and they are designed in pairs — one is female, the other is male.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Pair of Antique Famille Rose Vases
Pair of Antique Famille Rose Vases

Pair of Antique Famille Rose Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of antique famille rose vases with applied dragons and foo dogs. Rare shape and cobalt blue ground, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Located in New York, NY

Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Garniture Clock Set
Louis XV Style Garniture Clock Set

Louis XV Style Garniture Clock Set

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Extremely decorative Louis XV style turquoise porcelain three-piece garniture clock set with bronze doré' mounts. (Turquoise foo dogs Chinese export; turquoise flowers and ormolu mou...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks
Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks

Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks

Located in Toronto, ON

These sculptural pieces blend Eastern symbolism with French decorative elegance, featuring mythical Foo Dogs—guardians of protection—resting amidst delicate porcelain flowers and gra...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Brass

A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer

A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese Meiji censer rising on three stylized Foo Dogs feet with Frog form handles. Censer having exceptional patination.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Carved Teak Wood Chinese and Soapstone Stand
Carved Teak Wood Chinese and Soapstone Stand

Carved Teak Wood Chinese and Soapstone Stand

Located in Toledo, OH

Hand carved teak stand with soapstone top, circa 1930s. Details of foo dogs and grapes with paw feet. Very good condition.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Large Japanese Porcelain Vases
Pair of Large Japanese Porcelain Vases

Pair of Large Japanese Porcelain Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century Japanese vases with Foo Dogs on lids. The body with design of fabric wrapped around the top.

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19th Century Antique Foo Dogs

Pair of Javanese Red and Giltwood Temple Doors
Pair of Javanese Red and Giltwood Temple Doors

Pair of Javanese Red and Giltwood Temple Doors

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Asian Javanese (18/19th Century) red and gilt carved temple doors with a large pediment having a head centered by 2 foo dogs with floral carved doors and frame (PRICED AS Pai...

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Late 18th Century Javanese Tibetan Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Pigskin Box
Chinese Export Pigskin Box

Chinese Export Pigskin Box

$412Sale Price|54% Off

Chinese Export Pigskin Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Chinese export pigskin box now on custom made stand as a side table. Early 20th century. Foo dogs, birds, flower & auspicious symbols. 15 1/2" w., 9 1/2" d., 20 1/2" h.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Animal Skin

Pair of 18th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vases
Pair of 18th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vases

Pair of 18th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vases

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of late 18th century Japanese lidded Imari vases. Each with Dog of foo gilded finials. Blue ground scrolling decoration, with inset hand painted panels depic...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars with Lids - A Pair
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars with Lids - A Pair

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars with Lids - A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

In Chinese culture, foo dogs are believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune, while the dragon represents imperial power, strength and good fortune.

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century
Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impressive fine quality 19th century Imari vase, with hand painted classical floral motif and inset panels painting of playful Foo Dogs. Japan, Meiji period, late 19th c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner
Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner

Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Oriental antique late 19th century Meiji period Japanese heavy black bronze candlesticks incense burner, censer decorated with Foo dogs, dragon, scenic cartouches depicting various b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Blue and White crackle ware vase / lamp
19th Century Chinese Blue and White crackle ware vase / lamp

19th Century Chinese Blue and White crackle ware vase / lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Having a classical scene of a mother and child speaking to a traveller, a pair of ring drop bronzed handles in the mouths of Foo Dogs. Batch 74 G9981/23 YNKZ

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese late Qing dynasty early 20th century porcelain hat stand vase, reticulated with quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood  & Polychromed  Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood  & Polychromed  Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs,"...

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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900

Located in Pomona, CA

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A rare and unusual 19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase having a `foo dogs to the lid and handles, classical bold blue and red `Imari colours with oriental motif designs, inset pa...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Silver Belt Buckle with Samurais, Woshing Shanghai
Antique Chinese Export Silver Belt Buckle with Samurais, Woshing Shanghai

Antique Chinese Export Silver Belt Buckle with Samurais, Woshing Shanghai

Located in Esbjerg, DK

It depicts samurais riding on Foo Dogs/Lions on a matte textured background. Very fine details and clear hallmarks to its backside.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Silver

Qing Style Cloisonné Center Table
Qing Style Cloisonné Center Table

Qing Style Cloisonné Center Table

Located in Houston, TX

Thisl large form table features extraordinary workmanship with stunningly rare Imperial colors and is heavily decorated with auspicious symbolism including happiness characters, foo ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

Its mane is carved with cloudy whirls, reminding us of its celestial aspect and enhancing the dynamism of the statue. In tradition foo dogs lions were used as stone guardians in the ...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Stone

20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving

20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a small green and brown soapstone carving in relief with central reticulated vase/urn and flanked by a pair of classic Foo Dogs with floral scrolling motifs. Heart shaped ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Soapstone

Japanese Six Panel Screen: ShiShi in River Landscape
Japanese Six Panel Screen: ShiShi in River Landscape

Japanese Six Panel Screen: ShiShi in River Landscape

Located in Hudson, NY

Three shishi, also known as foo dogs or guardian lions, play next to a golden misty waterfall.

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Gold

Pair Large Chinese Iron-Red Foo Dog Vases, Early 20th c. Qing
Pair Large Chinese Iron-Red Foo Dog Vases, Early 20th c. Qing

Pair Large Chinese Iron-Red Foo Dog Vases, Early 20th c. Qing

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a great pair of Chinese Export, Late Qing c, 1900-1920, Rouge de Fer or Iron-Red tall vases decorated with traditional Foo Dogs to the fronts and poems to the backs. These ha...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

A Large Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Gilt Foo Dog Handle Vases
A Large Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Gilt Foo Dog Handle Vases

A Large Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Gilt Foo Dog Handle Vases

Located in New York, NY

The surrounding floral motifs are rendered in a rich palette of pinks, greens, and blues, complemented by ornate gilded handles in the form of foo dogs, adding a dramatic, three-dime...

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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions
Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Traditionally placed in pairs to guard entrances, Foo Dogs (also known as Fu Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions) symbolize strength, protection, and prosperity.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Concrete

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

He is resting on a square plinth, raised on a black custom made base. As is common with foo dogs, his mouth is open. The name foo dog is actually a mistake made in the west.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Stone

Colorful Large Pair of Famille Rose Baluster Vases
Colorful Large Pair of Famille Rose Baluster Vases

Colorful Large Pair of Famille Rose Baluster Vases

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Very charming pair of large 19th century Chinese export porcelain Famille rose baluster vases, multi-panel motif decorated with palace figures within courtyard and pavilion settings,...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This antique Chinese food dog has an excellent patina with good and varied depth of colour to the metal. Notes: Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues, and they are designed in p...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner
Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner

Located in Stamford, CT

Three legs topped with horned and other demons standing on upside down foo dogs. Elephant heads on the rim and phoenix birds, wing spread, upper handles.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Asian Tabouret Side Table Black and Gold, Burma
Asian Tabouret Side Table Black and Gold, Burma

Asian Tabouret Side Table Black and Gold, Burma

Located in New York, NY

Gold decoration on top surface (garden scene) and around base (foo dogs and boarder details); the black and gold are a beautiful, striking combination.

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood, Paint

French 19th century Porcelain and Ormolu garniture set, stamped S.F.R.A.
French 19th century Porcelain and Ormolu garniture set, stamped S.F.R.A.

French 19th century Porcelain and Ormolu garniture set, stamped S.F.R.A.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Handsome ram's heads accent the top of the bases at each top corner and hold pierced Porcelain plinths which support the Foo dogs above. The Foo dogs display the same attention to de...

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19th Century French Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ormolu

Large Antique Qianlong 18th C Chinese Porcelain Blue White Plate/Charger China
Large Antique Qianlong 18th C Chinese Porcelain Blue White Plate/Charger China

Large Antique Qianlong 18th C Chinese Porcelain Blue White Plate/Charger China

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

With a garden floral scene and the border also has small Foo dogs/Qilin. Unmarked at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Category: Blue & White Region of...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon or Arita Animal Flowers, 1680-1710
Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon or Arita Animal Flowers, 1680-1710

Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon or Arita Animal Flowers, 1680-1710

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

With a garden floral scene and the border also has small Foo dogs/Qilin. Unmarked at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Category: Kakiemon Japanese Styl...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition

19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition

Located in Kramfors, SE

The guardian lions are sometimes referred to as foo dogs or lion dogs and are thought to ward off evil sprits and ill intentions.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers
Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

Located in Norwood, NJ

Still recognizable at the entrances to palaces in the Forbidden City and Buddhist temples across the world, pairs of lions – sometimes known colloquially in English as 'foo dogs' – a...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

A female guardian lion would have protected a cub. As is common with foo dogs, his mouth is open, exposing his teeth to the viewer.

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Stone

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

Located in Forney, TX

Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi foo dogs, depicting two large foos at play frolicking and mock fighting, teaching a pair of smal...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

A 19th Century french chinoiserie style three pieces gilt bronze and porcelain
A 19th Century french chinoiserie style three pieces gilt bronze and porcelain

A 19th Century french chinoiserie style three pieces gilt bronze and porcelain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A french chinoiserie style three pieces gilt bronze and porcelain .The magnificent clock have a base in bronze ,each side of the base is surmounted by two turquoise glazed porcelai...

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1890s European Louis XV Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

19th or 20th Century Antique Asian Mirror Frame
19th or 20th Century Antique Asian Mirror Frame

19th or 20th Century Antique Asian Mirror Frame

Located in Stockholm, SE

The top with carving similar to a crest and two Foo dogs facing each other. Probably made for export.

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

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Antique Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional 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, 2022
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few signs to look for to authenticate an antique Staffordshire dog figurine. Antique figurines are press molded and feature a small hole in the base, rather than a larger one. The quality of the painting is highly detailed and gilded detail may be worn a bit with age. It is always best to have a professional verify if your figurine is authentic. Shop a range of expertly vetted Staffordshire dog figures on 1stDibs.