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Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs

Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

These Foo Dogs makes displayed in your place a great impression.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920

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 A finely carved pair of antique Chinese Foo Dogs from circa 1920, crafted from hardstone.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Stone

Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs
Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs

Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Qing dynasty foo dogs, of glazed pottery, in the Famille Verte et Jaune palette, each a freestanding, wild looking mythical dog, with open mouth, teeth, extended tongue, bulg...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Antique Red Altar, Open with Foo Dogs
Chinese Antique Red Altar, Open with Foo Dogs

Chinese Antique Red Altar, Open with Foo Dogs

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

19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs

19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large pair of hand-thrown, hand painted and glazed, left and right, French, faience foo dogs. Wonderful expression, and great scale.

Category

1880s French Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Clay

Pair of Antique Carved Wood "Foo" Dogs
Pair of Antique Carved Wood "Foo" Dogs

Pair of Antique Carved Wood "Foo" Dogs

Located in Doylestown, PA

A nicely carved pair of Chinese "Foo Dogs" in soft-wood mounted on square bases, probably early 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Matching 19th Century Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of matching foo dogs, originally purchased at the Waldorf Astoria, NYC in the 1950s.

Category

19th Century Asian Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th Century Chinese carved polychrome Foo Dogs.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Great Pair of Chinese Tuquoise Ceramic Foo Dogs
Great Pair of Chinese Tuquoise Ceramic Foo Dogs

Great Pair of Chinese Tuquoise Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in Montreal, QC

Great quality pair of turquoise glazed ceramic Chinese foo dogs.

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1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair

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 the estate of Kirk Douglas Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs circa 1900
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs circa 1900

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs circa 1900

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of Japanese porcelain Foo Dogs made around 1900. Meiji period. A japanese name for Foo Dogs are Komainu, they often are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Foo Dogs

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair
Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair

Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Export green and yellow glazed foo dogs / temple lion guardian figures, decorated in the Kangxi Qing dynasty taste with Sancai colors, modeled standing attentively.

Category

19th Century Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of stone Chinese foo dogs from the 19th century. Note the intricate carved details.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Stone

A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs
A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs

A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs

Located in Austin, TX

A whimsical pair of carved poplar wood foo dogs, originally used as architectural elements, the backs undecorated.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Green Quartz Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Carved Green Quartz Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Green Quartz Foo Dogs

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of carved green quartz foo dogs with wood bases. The original pair, one male, one female in a darker variegated quartz, circa 1920.

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Quartz

A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs

A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Katonah, NY

In Chinese tradition foo dogs were the guardians of the temple or home.

Category

19th Century Chinese Rococo Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, Set of Two

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, Set of Two

Located in Bradenton, FL

Vintage Chinese "Famille Jaune et Verte" Porcelain Foo Dogs, set of two. One has a ball and the other is carrying a monkey.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850
Pair of Antique White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850

Pair of Antique White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a pair of antique white marble Chinese Foo dogs. Also known as Chinese "guardian lions," foo dogs have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tomb...

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19th Century Chinese Japonisme Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Marble

A Pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs
A Pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs

A Pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Located in Katonah, NY

Chinese guardian lions, known as stone lions or Imperial lions, and often called "Foo Dogs" or "Dogs of Fo" in the West, are a common representation of the lion in pre-modern China.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Green Ceramic Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Green Ceramic Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Green Ceramic Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions

Located in Guaynabo, PR

These are two medium size and heavy ceramic Chinese sculptures of foo dogs that are playing with a ball that sounds like bells.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Chinese Gilt Wood Foo Dogs
A Pair of Chinese Gilt Wood Foo Dogs

A Pair of Chinese Gilt Wood Foo Dogs

Located in Austin, TX

An unusual pair of Chinese foo dogs. Both elaborately carved and richly gilt.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Chinese Green Glazed Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China
Pair Chinese Green Glazed Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China

Pair Chinese Green Glazed Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful pair of Chinese glazed pottery foo dogs, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, Wangzhai Village, Zhejiang, China.

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Stoneware

Mid 19th Century Pair of Marble Foo Dogs
Mid 19th Century Pair of Marble Foo Dogs

Mid 19th Century Pair of Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A lively pair of carved marble foo dogs, each seated on a decorated rectangular plinth.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large Antique Chinese Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Antique Chinese Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Antique Chinese Terracotta Foo Dogs

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a superb pair of 18th or 19th century large Chinese Foo Dogs. These types of guardians were frequently placed outside the entrance to a home or temple.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs Great look to this pair which are a perfect left and right Circa 1920 with a great patina to the bronze Of course being bronze these can live...

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1920s Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Blue Chinese Jars Urns Vessels with Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Blue Chinese Jars Urns Vessels with Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Blue Chinese Jars Urns Vessels with Foo Dogs

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant pair of large blue Chinese urns with foo dogs and vibrant colors.

Category

1920s Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Oversized Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floor Vase with Foo Dogs 19thC
Antique Oversized Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floor Vase with Foo Dogs 19thC

Antique Oversized Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floor Vase with Foo Dogs 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Oversized Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floor Vase with Foo Dogs 19thC Measures - 20"h x 9 1/2"w x 9 1/2"d

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19th Century Asian Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Milford, NH

A pair of nicely detailed late 19th-early 20th century Chinese carved stone foo dogs, one dog playing with a smaller foo dog at its feet, and the other dog playing with a ball.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Stone

Chinese Hand Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs, 19th Century Qing
Chinese Hand Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs, 19th Century Qing

Chinese Hand Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs, 19th Century Qing

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The piece is shaped like a Chinese Seal, having a square vertical column with a hand carved group or family of Foo Dogs at the top of the column. Each of the four vertical faces are ...

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Soapstone

Extra-Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures
Extra-Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures

Extra-Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs from a Central Park West home. As admirers of Foo Dogs know, they were used to guard the entryway to temples and homes of the very ...

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1890s Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Pair of Porcelain and Bronze Figural Candelabras with Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Porcelain and Bronze Figural Candelabras with Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Porcelain and Bronze Figural Candelabras with Foo Dogs

Located in New York, NY

Large Pair of porcelain and bronze figural candelabra with foo dogs on gilt bronze reticulated base with porcelain flowers The Sancai dogs are likely to be a late 19th century marri...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Foo Dogs

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董

Located in London, GB

A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Stone

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s
PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Overall an impressive and very decorative Large PAIR of foo dogs or temple lions with fine detail.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century
Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century

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 century Satsuma Kilns 12 3/8 x 9 5/8 inches This exquisite pair of Japanese Foo-dogs ...

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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Tony Duquette Style Thai Bronze Foo Dogs Inset with Antique Mirrors and Agate
Tony Duquette Style Thai Bronze Foo Dogs Inset with Antique Mirrors and Agate

Tony Duquette Style Thai Bronze Foo Dogs Inset with Antique Mirrors and Agate

By Tony Duquette

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Stunning early 20th century solid bronze foo dogs inset with aged mercury glass mirrors and rough agates.

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Late 19th Century Thai Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Lively Buddha’s Lions / Foo Dogs Ceramic Sculptures
Pair of Large Lively Buddha’s Lions / Foo Dogs Ceramic Sculptures

Pair of Large Lively Buddha’s Lions / Foo Dogs Ceramic Sculptures

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a pair of shiny colorful hand painted ceramic heavy Foo Dogs sculptures. One of them has a ball (male) and the other (female) shares the ball with a puppy foo dog.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic "Fang Ding"
Pair Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic "Fang Ding"

Pair Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic "Fang Ding"

By Satsuma

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

The lidded jars are richly decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for protection of the exterior and a lid with a female...

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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Enamel

Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding
Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding

Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding

By Satsuma

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

The lidded jar is also richly decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for protection of the exterior and a lid with a fem...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding.
19th Century Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding.

19th Century Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding.

By Satsuma

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

The lidded jar is also richly decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for protection of the exterior and a lid with a fem...

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Enamel

Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs
Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs

Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible pair of poly-chrome hand carved gilt wood Chinese foo dogs, circa late 19th century. This massive and unusual pair are finely crafted with hand carved "pearls of wisdom" i...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base with Geometrical Figures, a Pair
White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base with Geometrical Figures, a Pair

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 made in the early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Chinese Qing Surround in Gilded Wood w Foo Dogs, Birds & Flowers
Antique Carved Chinese Qing Surround in Gilded Wood w Foo Dogs, Birds & Flowers

Antique Carved Chinese Qing Surround in Gilded Wood w Foo Dogs, Birds & Flowers

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An impressively beautiful and rare Chinese architectural surround of intricately & finely-carved wood with gilding, depicting foo dogs & birds that include ibis & starlings perched o...

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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tony Duquette Antique Bronze Thai Foo Dogs with Amethyst and Rose Quartz
Pair of Tony Duquette Antique Bronze Thai Foo Dogs with Amethyst and Rose Quartz

Pair of Tony Duquette Antique Bronze Thai Foo Dogs with Amethyst and Rose Quartz

By Tony Duquette

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Pair of impressive lifesize antique bronze foo dogs encrusted with amethyst, rose quartz and mica from the Tony Duquette estate; Beautiful aged vertigris bronze over concrete substru...

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Early 20th Century Thai Hollywood Regency Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Amethyst, Bronze

Large Chinese Qing Porcelain Blue & White Vase w/ Foo Dogs Playing w taichi ball
Large Chinese Qing Porcelain Blue & White Vase w/ Foo Dogs Playing w taichi ball

Large Chinese Qing Porcelain Blue & White Vase w/ Foo Dogs Playing w taichi ball

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very handsome and large Chinese porcelain vase with foo dog handles, with blue underglaze and hand-painted cobalt blue and white decorations depicting foo dogs or shi lions playing...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions

Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions

Located in San Diego, CA

Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor, circa 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

They are informally known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lio...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Statues
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Statues

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Statues

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent pair of heavy bronze foo dog sculptures from a Hamptons estate. Now, more than ever, home is where the heart is.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Large Aqua Foo Dogs, Late 1800s, China
Large Aqua Foo Dogs, Late 1800s, China

Large Aqua Foo Dogs, Late 1800s, China

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of male and female Foo Lions with highly desirable and unique aqua glaze over heavy ceramic clay. Great presence and scale. They show beautiful patina and crackle. Repair to one...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Essex, MA

A lovely pair of dogs for display. Vivid colors.

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19th Century Antique Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in Essex, MA

Each with a standing dog with bulging eyes decorated in turquoise , mustard yellow and cobalt blue.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs
Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs

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 early to mid 20th century. Inlaid with colorful mica and alabaster. These would make a...

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

A Near Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs
A Near Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs

A Near Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs

Located in Austin, TX

A charming near pair of famille verte glazed foo lions.

Both molded sitting upright on their haunches, the male holding a ball underfoot, the female a cub. Their eyes...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Temple Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Temple Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Temple Foo Dogs

Located in Nottingham, GB

From a private collection. Free international shipping.

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Late 19th Century Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs
Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs

Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Heavy and stately Chinese sculptures from the Ming Period, 18th century or earlier

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Foo Dogs

A large pair of Chinese pottery Foo Dogs, circa 1900
A large pair of Chinese pottery Foo Dogs, circa 1900

A large pair of Chinese pottery Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

A pair of large late 19th century Chinese sancai glazed pottery dogs of foo in traditional colours of green, mustard and brown.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs

Materials

Pottery, Paint

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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.