Antique Foo Dogs

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.

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

These Guardian Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in armor are known for their protective qualities.

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

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

A wonderfully weathered pair of antique cast stone foo dogs, retaining their original red painted finish with beautifully aged surface wear that speaks to decades of outdoor display.

Wonderful patina..Bronze foo dogs.. 19th century.:

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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...

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,"...

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

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...

The form is flanked by a pair of sculpted foo dogs one on each side serving as both handles and symbolic guardians.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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...

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

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.

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,...

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...

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.

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

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...

Foo Dogs are symbolic, protective statues, one is female and one is male.

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

A set of three Dutch Delft faience vases with capuchin brown glaze. Two urn forms with foo dog finials and one open vase. Octagonally faceted vases with relief cartouche motifs and ...

Foo Dogs are symbolic, protective statues, one is female and one is male.

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

A striking pair of Chinese blue and white painted chargers, each featuring beautifully stylized foo dogs and delicate scalloped rims. The hand painted decoration is bold and expressi...

We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques, from all areas of the world and all religions, including Thai Buddha Heads, Bali Balinese figural ...

Also known as shizi or foo dogs, fu lions are believed to be benevolent protectors against evil spirits and misfortune.

The places on the castings where one would not normally polish ( eg. the underside, the back and neck area) are fairly rough to the touch in keeping with their age These are a su...

Believed to have originally come from Liberty C1900. Decorated with Foo dogs, trees and plants. No loose joints and no woodworm.

Dating from the early 20th century, these statuesque crackle glaze vases also feature a fantastical relief design of foo dogs and other traditional chinese characters on their upper ...

The "guardians" in the form of Foo dogs bring a feeling of importance to this gorgeous piece and are believed to possess protective and auspicious qualities.

Several stylized Chinese lions, or Foo Dogs, are scattered throughout the composition, traditionally symbolizing protection and prosperity.