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19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

Located in Forney, TX

This incredible, eye-catching pair can be setup many different ways, including flanking a door, hall, fireplace, sideboard or chest, as a decorative accent or focal point, placed ins...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood, Paint

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Additionally, the cabinet includes a bridge with foo dogs stationed at each end, symbolizing protection and prosperity.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Camel Blue Chinese Ningxia Main Hall Carpet 12'8''x13'4'' Wool Rug
18th Century Camel Blue Chinese Ningxia Main Hall Carpet 12'8''x13'4'' Wool Rug

18th Century Camel Blue Chinese Ningxia Main Hall Carpet 12'8''x13'4'' Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

The central composition features two highly stylized, confronting dragons or Foo Dogs, swirling amidst stylized clouds and water elements, all contained within a large circular medal...

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1720s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wool

Silk Embroidery Artwork in a Gilt Frame, France, 19th Century
Silk Embroidery Artwork in a Gilt Frame, France, 19th Century

Silk Embroidery Artwork in a Gilt Frame, France, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant, hand-embroidered silk piece depicting two Foo lions (or imperial guardian dogs) surrounding a symbolic central medallion.

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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vases having a figural foo lion design with raise...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Textile Silk Foo dogs
Antique Chinese Textile Silk Foo dogs

Antique Chinese Textile Silk Foo dogs

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is an extremely unique and beautiful antique Chinese silk and metal threaded embroidery woven during the end of the 19th century and measures 320 x 188 CM in size. This piece’s ...

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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Metal

Foo Dogs
Foo Dogs

Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$6,000 / set

Foo Dogs

Located in Morristown, NJ

Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs early 20th century Fusan handwork ceramics.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs

19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Stonington, CT

A pair of foo dogs in teal / light blue-green and with brown highlights.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$1,342 / set

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Sarasota, FL

This pair of hand carved Foo Dogs with a rounding red ball in each mouth of and polychromed.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$2,500 / set

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century Chinese carved foo dogs.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$2,400 / set

Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 19th century Chinese carved wood and paper mache Foo Dogs.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Large Pair Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs
Large Pair Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs

Large Pair Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$5,500 / set

Large Pair Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs

Located in Kensington, MD

A fine and large pair of Chinese glazed pottery foo dogs circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Very Old Garden Foo Dogs
Pair Very Old Garden Foo Dogs

Pair Very Old Garden Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$695 / set

Pair Very Old Garden Foo Dogs

Located in South Coast, CA

Beautifully modeled antique concrete garden Foo dogs, distressed and all the more charming and lovely for it

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Early 20th Century Antique Foo Dogs

Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$2,000 / set

Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of Chinese foo dogs, the animals is decorated in yellow and green and mounted on pierced brown bases.

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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs, 19th Century

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

This pair of fantastic foo dogs are treasures. Dating late 18th-early 19th century, they have the distinctive characteristics of wooden foo dogs created during that period.

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19th Century Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this stunning hand carved Chinese stone foo dogs. Hand carved with all the intricate details on the body of the foo dog.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Stone

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs
19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Pair of mid-19th century Qing dynasty carved walnut Shanxi temple foo dogs.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Block Foo Dogs
19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Block Foo Dogs

19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Block Foo Dogs

Located in SOMIS, CA

This beautiful block features a pair of foo dogs playing with an "embroidered" money ball, a traditional motif representing happiness and wealth.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Chest with Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Primitive Chest with Foo Dogs, 19th Century

Primitive Chest with Foo Dogs, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

Here a pair of playful young foo dogs can be observed. Along with flowers, they painted a happy, peaceful, secure scene of life.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Up for you consideration is this intricate pair of hand carved wooden foo dogs. These dogs start on a simple rectangular base and painted in a black, red and gold.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Large Pair of Foo Dogs Carved from Solid Wood Chinese Style
Beautiful Large Pair of Foo Dogs Carved from Solid Wood Chinese Style

Beautiful Large Pair of Foo Dogs Carved from Solid Wood Chinese Style

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large pair of foo dogs in the Chinese Style. Early 20th century or earlier.

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Early 20th Century European Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot carefully interlinked to form naturalistic figures.

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18th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs on Ormolu Mounts
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs on Ormolu Mounts

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs on Ormolu Mounts

Located in London, GB

A fine and rare pair of Kangxi style Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs on ormolu metal mounts. Both dogs are covered in a rich lustrous turquoise (peacock blue) glaze darkening which...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Very fine large pair of polychrome glazed porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male with front paw resting on a movable pierced reticulated ball on stem, decorated in ov...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'

Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'

Located in Bangkok, TH

A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou Province. These ornately carved auspicious symbols were likely covered with stucco durin...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Spruce

Pair of Asian Foo Dogs
Pair of Asian Foo Dogs

Pair of Asian Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$650 / set

Pair of Asian Foo Dogs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Highly decorative pair of Asian Foo lions in brown clay These are stamped and seem to have age but I am not sure how much age. The details are fine

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Foo Dogs

Pair of 19TH Century Bronze Foo Dogs
Pair of 19TH Century Bronze Foo Dogs

Pair of 19TH Century Bronze Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$1,400 / set

Pair of 19TH Century Bronze Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A proper pair - right and left facing. The bronzes have expressive faces with protruding tongues and are posed with paws raised to indicate that they are at attention. An outstandin...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze 19th Century  Foo  Dogs
Pair of Bronze 19th Century  Foo  Dogs

Pair of Bronze 19th Century Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$11,500 / set

Pair of Bronze 19th Century Foo Dogs

Located in Bedford, NY

Can be used both outdoor and indoor. One is right facing and the other is left facing. Bronze is cast and hand chased. Made in 1900 in China. Originally used at the entrance to a Te...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Located in Seattle, WA

Pair of foo dog seal chops. Chinese hardstone carved with Buddhist monks in forest scene in base, circa 1900. 9" height, 3 1/2" by 3 1/2". Minor chip.

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Altar with Foo Dog Posts
Antique Chinese Altar with Foo Dog Posts

Antique Chinese Altar with Foo Dog Posts

Located in SOMIS, CA

Beautiful 19th century Chinese open altar features four hand-carved foo dogs on the posts. The foo dogs are guardians of safety.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Wood Blocks, Carved Foo Dog
Chinese Antique Wood Blocks, Carved Foo Dog

Chinese Antique Wood Blocks, Carved Foo Dog

Located in SOMIS, CA

This pair of extraordinary foo dogs were carved from single wood blocks. The depiction of the foo dogs in playful motion demonstrates a sense of fun rather than the usual sternness.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Two Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Fo Dogs
Two Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Fo Dogs

Two Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Fo Dogs

Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL

These animals are Foo dogs, half lion half dog. They are animals representing strength and protection.

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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Pair of Porcelain Lucky Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Pair of Porcelain Lucky Dogs, Qing Dynasty

Pair of Porcelain Lucky Dogs, Qing Dynasty

Located in Sarasota, FL

A wonderful PAIR OF LUCKY DOGS (foo dogs) porcelain, from the Qing Dynasty standing on an attached platform.

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Gold

19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands
19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands

19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands

Located in Hudson, NY

Hand-forged in Bronze, these ornate yet subtle candle-stands, sets the stage for Chinese Imperial guardians, lions, or “foo dogs”. At the top of the candle-stands, near the pricket, ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Metal

Ningxia Seat Cover

Ningxia Seat Cover

Located in San Francisco, CA

Four Foo dogs chase a ball amid four borders consisting of the holy mountain rising from a cloud and waive border

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set
Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set

Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set

Located in New York, NY

A 10 piece Ashworth porcelain cabaret set with polychrome decoration of foo dogs & gilt brocade on black ground. A Teapot and cover, sugar bowl and cover, creamer, two tea cups and s...

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19th Century British Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Bronze Chinese Baluster Lamp with Temple Lions
19th Century Bronze Chinese Baluster Lamp with Temple Lions

19th Century Bronze Chinese Baluster Lamp with Temple Lions

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A magnificently chased and decorated baluster face with guardian temple lions (i.e. shi, or foo dogs), one on each side of the body, which has been lamped and fitted with a bronze ha...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese  Style Cloissonie Charger
Large Chinese  Style Cloissonie Charger

Large Chinese Style Cloissonie Charger

Located in Woodbury, CT

With a scalloped rim, dark red ground border with multi colors, a blue ground center with Chinese motifs of clouds, foo dogs and dragons, in varying colors, centered by a darker blue...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Copper

Large Japanese Bronze Koro (incense burner)
Large Japanese Bronze Koro (incense burner)

Large Japanese Bronze Koro (incense burner)

Located in Woodbury, 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

Antique Chinese EX-LARGE Bronze Incense Burner w/ dragon handles
Antique Chinese EX-LARGE Bronze Incense Burner w/ dragon handles

Antique Chinese EX-LARGE Bronze Incense Burner w/ dragon handles

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese EX-LARHE Bronze incense burner with Foo dogs on lid, also pierced three feet to the bottom well crafted with many designs surround and on bottom a pair of dragons to the sid...

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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large Oriental Carved Arm Chair
Antique Large Oriental Carved Arm Chair

Antique Large Oriental Carved Arm Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

This Impressively carved chair is decorated with Foo Dogs, Fish, Flora and Fauna. The heavily carved back has two Dogs of Foo and the pierced skirting shows a carp breaking the water.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large, Dark Patinated Bronze Japanese Vases, Previously Lamps
Pair of Large, Dark Patinated Bronze Japanese Vases, Previously Lamps

Pair of Large, Dark Patinated Bronze Japanese Vases, Previously Lamps

Located in Woodbury, CT

Cartouches in relief of birds and fish (carp) and plants. Four foo dogs support the whole from the base on which they stand.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Export Vases and Covers, Kanxi Revival, 19th-20th Century
Pair of Chinese Export Vases and Covers, Kanxi Revival, 19th-20th Century

Pair of Chinese Export Vases and Covers, Kanxi Revival, 19th-20th Century

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, the baluster shape bodies decorated with panels of mirrored 'Mother & Child' scenes, on a ground of scrolling foliage with various fruit, flowers and...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Qing Dynasty Period, Circa 1900
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Qing Dynasty Period, Circa 1900

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Qing Dynasty Period, Circa 1900

Located in Harrogate, GB

This vase was produced in the late 1800s or early 1900s period and is adorned with motifs of plants and flowers. Two foo dogs serve as the handles. In good condition with a few small...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of large fierce-looking and colorful Chinese Ming style pottery Buddhistic lions or foo dogs in a Sancai glaze (three colors). They are finely modeled, the female with a cub und...

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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Sculpture, 17th-18th Century
Ancient Chinese Sculpture, 17th-18th Century

Ancient Chinese Sculpture, 17th-18th Century

Located in Vigevano, IT

A sculpture full of details: the throne where sits the dignitary is decorated with dragons, a figure represented only near emperor and his most important official. The feet rest on t...

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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Wedding Chest with Crown, 19th Century
Chinese Red Wedding Chest with Crown, 19th Century

Chinese Red Wedding Chest with Crown, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

The treasured crown features layers upon layers of carved animals, blessing gods, flowers, clouds, foo dogs, dragons, all meticulously carved with each and every one expressing good ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Panel with Gold Leaf and Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Chinese Carved Panel with Gold Leaf and Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Chinese Carved Panel with Gold Leaf and Mother-of-Pearl

Located in SOMIS, CA

Multi-layered carvings are exquisite, finely detailing facial features and environment. Hand-painted, gilded foo dogs and flowers decorate the background with sections encrusted with...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Wedding Basket, Substantial, 19th Century
Chinese Wedding Basket, Substantial, 19th Century

Chinese Wedding Basket, Substantial, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

Longevity scrolls decorating the sides of the stand bring blessings of good health. Four foo dogs proudly crown the basket, guarding the treasures.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Iron

A Pair of 19th century hardwood Chinese Mythical Beasts/Dogs of Foo on Stands
A Pair of 19th century hardwood Chinese Mythical Beasts/Dogs of Foo on Stands

A Pair of 19th century hardwood Chinese Mythical Beasts/Dogs of Foo on Stands

Located in GB

This pair of very large Chinese carved hardwood studies of mythical beasts /dogs of foo each lying down with one paw resting on a stylised ball.

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Hardwood

Ming Glazed Terracotta Architectural Sculpture of a Dragon Fish
Ming Glazed Terracotta Architectural Sculpture of a Dragon Fish

Ming Glazed Terracotta Architectural Sculpture of a Dragon Fish

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Its remarkable features are unrelated to those of the taxonomically-valid “dragon-fish”, and instead reflect an agglomeration of features in the same way that “foo dogs” resemble lio...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs

Chinese Foo Dogs

Sold|$3,600

Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Doylestown, PA

A Pair of large Chinese “Foo Dogs” in gilded ceramic material on painted wooden bases, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Republic Period Foo Dogs
Republic Period Foo Dogs

Republic Period Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of left and right, painted and glazed, ceramic Foo Dogs on gilded stands.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Clay, Paint

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Katonah, NY

A majestic pair of late 18th or early 19th century Chinese export, Sancai glazed* porcelain figures of foo dogs. In Chinese tradition foo dogs (lion dogs) were the guardians of the t...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

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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
    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
    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
    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.