Antique Foo Dogs

This is a fine quality pair of chinoiserie paint decorated end tables of graceful form with an abstract depiction of mythical animals such as magical turles, foo dogs and cranes. The...

The vase is adorned with double handles shaped like gilded foo dogs. The vibrant colors and detailed artistry reflect the high-quality craftsmanship of the period.

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

Known also as Imperial Guardian Lions or "Foo Dogs," they are traditionally placed in the home to ward off evil spirits and negative energy.

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

The domed covers surmounted with Foo Dogs. Dimensions: 15 inches high x 7 inches wide Mark: in underglaze blue "J G" for De Twee Scheepjes & number 36.

This handsome antique pair feature lions/foo dogs carved on all four (4) sides of each pedestal with double bead rows top edges-making them visually attractive.

Chinese entrances often featured carved mythological creatures for protection. Foo Dogs, Dragons, and Qilings are most commonly found.

The borders are decorated with polychrome images of Foo dogs. The backside of the ware is decorated with polychrome floral, foliage, swirl, and scaly ornaments made in the same techn...

Most amazing, however, are the three Foo dogs that provide pediment bases under the bold base molding.

A nicely weathered pair of Japanese shishi lions. Similar to Chinese foo dogs or foo lions, these would originally have been placed under the eaves of a Buddhist or Shinto temple to ...

Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout Asia.

Typically made of stone, these decorations are also known as stone lions or "shishi". Foo dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are meant to protect your home or workplac...

Heavily gold work encompasses the entire vase and a pair of foo dogs flank the neck. It appears to have a mark to underside but is either unfinished or unidentifiable.

This desk set or inkwell is no exception, having a finely carved jade inkwell adorned with a mighty dragon and a pair of agate foo dogs.

It features eight beautifully painted panels with an extremely rare foo dogs and dragon design surrounded by leafy foliage.

Domed covers are mounted by typical Foo Dogs. These jars date to after 1879, when the firm starte using the image of a sphynx as a logo and before 1899, when the company was renamed...

They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a highly stylized lions—often ...

The vase has a tapering hexagonal shape with an everted rim and is embellished at the neck with dragons or salamanders and Foo Dogs. This is a well potted quite heavy vase, weighing ...

Maintained mostly in blues, golds, ivories and beiges, with classical symbols of longevity, elaborate lotus blossoms, chrysanthemums, cloud-band motifs, foo-dogs and birds, antique C...

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

These pieces are in the style of ‘Famile Rose’ from Canton, with gilded foo dogs and raised and painted enameling, but, they are unlike anything I have ever seen from China.

This tables has intricate carving works all over the tables with foo dogs on the legs and black lacquer covered on whole tables.

The dog, in China, is an animal full of symbolism; the one depicted is called shi, which means "lion" or shishi, which means "stone lion", these animals resemble both the Chow Chow b...

Unlock the secrets to using this Chinese Peking rug that’s flexible enough for nearly any space. From fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of chinoiserie chic st...

Mostly in blues and beiges, with classical symbols of longevity, elaborate lotus blossoms, chrysanthemums, cloud-band motifs, foo-dogs and birds, these antique Chinese carpets and ru...

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

Showcasing a Classic Chinese Art Deco style and symbolic design elements combined with plentiful landscape scene, this antique rug creates a bold and graceful composition. From fabul...

This antique Chinese rug boasts a timeless Chinoiserie design that will never go out of style. From fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of chinoiserie chic styl...

In the 18th and 19th centuries, crackle glaze ceramics were widely produced for both domestic and export markets, often used for decorative vessels, vases, and lamps. Foo Dogs, or S...

Japan an early pair of temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu hand-carved in sandstone.

A pair of large bronze Thai temple guardian foo lion dogs These are a very impressive pair of Singha, guardians of the Buddhist temple in Thailand, the dogs are made in bronze and...

Stunning Single Traditional Japanese Imari Bulbous Form Porcelain vase of quite large proportions, the twin handles modelled as Foo Dogs, now converted to an electric Table Lamp, com...

A Rare Pair of Chinese Mythical Beasts/dogs of Foo on Stands This pair of very large Chinese carved hard wood studies of mythical beasts /dogs of foo each lying down with one paw ...

The vases are of elegant bulbous shape with octagon facets and have domed covers which are surmounted by attractive foo dogs finials on rocky outcrops. The pair of vases feature ...

Known in English as lion dogs or foo dog, these guardian statues originate from Chinese Buddhism.

Usually, represented in pair, the Foo dogs, also called Foo lions in the Occident, were traditionaly placed in front of the imperial Chinese palaces because of their protective powers.

1920's Pair of cast bronze Foo Lion/ Dogs in all original condition.Male and Female, with excellent proportions and a deep, traditional patina.

Typically made of stone or jade, these decorations are also known as stone lions or "Shishi". Foo Dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are meant to protect your home or ...

A very decorative Chinese export vase decorated with Dogs of Foo jumping in a rich leafy landscape. Now mounted as a lamp with a gilt base.

The vases painted in a rich cobalt on a white ground, featuring a Traditional Design of the character Shuangxi or "double happiness" surrounded by a floral and foliate pattern. A pai...

Large antique quality Japanese Imari floor standing vase having a splendid trumpet shaped scalloped edge top, fantastic hand painted panels with Japanese people in period clothing, t...

Suitable for Indoor or Outdoor/Garden Use Throughout history, the Lion or Foo Dog (fu dogs) has stood guard, with mystic powers to protect, in front of temples, imperial palaces, go...

An unusual and superb quality early 19th century Chinese display cabinet or bookcase, the wonderful pagoda top with a mini pagoda with Chinese figures inside, the front of the top de...

The outer bowl is again very well painted with two foo or lion dogs between finely painted flowers.

The jug or pitcher is well decorated with the chinoiserie influenced "BANDANA" pattern, showing Foo or Lion Dogs among clouds, all in bold colorful enamels, so typical of the Masons ...

Pair Of Chinese Brass Foo Dogs. Offered is a well detailed pair of Chinese brass foo dogs that date from the 1920's.

CIrca 1900 pair of Limoges foo dogs in turquoise finish on square base. Sold and priced as a pair.

A pair of carved stone Foo Dogs with traces of polychrome painted finish, 19th Century or earlier.

This is a pair of antique granite Chinese Foo Dogs. Also known as Chinese "Guardian lions," foo dogs have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, go...

Pair of Chinese Foo dogs and painted stands, perfect condition, glazed hand painted porcelain in color yellow and celadon green and few high lights in color blue, beautiful details: ...

A fine pair of stoneware foo dogs glazed in amber and green. Measures: W 10cm, H 18cm.

Exceptional and unique pair of late 19th century Foo Dogs. Done in beautiful, vibrant colors with great attention to detail.

Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo Dogs. Incredible hand made details.

A pair of Chinese green stone foo dogs. Early 20th century, China.

Beautiful miniature pair of foo dogs made of opaline glass, very detail And great turquoise color.

Large and impressive pair of foo dogs in white glaze, early 20th century. Excellent vintage condition.