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Antique Fu Dogs

Pair Sitting Blanc de Chine Fu Dogs
Pair Sitting Blanc de Chine Fu Dogs

Pair Sitting Blanc de Chine Fu Dogs

$2,400 / set

H 15.25 in W 8.75 in D 6.25 in

Pair Sitting Blanc de Chine Fu Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of early 20th white porcelain fu dogs.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Fu Dogs
Pair of Antique Chinese Fu Dogs

Pair of Antique Chinese Fu Dogs

$2,400

H 9.25 in W 5 in D 5.75 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Fu Dogs

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Chinese pair of wood carved Fu Dogs, rendered from a single block of hardwood each, with exquisite

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Figural Carved Emerald Onyx with Fu Dogs & Foliage c1920
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Emerald Onyx with Fu Dogs & Foliage c1920

Antique Chinese Figural Carved Emerald Onyx with Fu Dogs & Foliage c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Chinese Figural Carved Emerald Onyx with Fu Dogs & Foliage c1920 Measures- 8" H x 4.5"W x

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Onyx

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

$85,000 / set

H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 in

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold

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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians

$8,680 / set

H 29 in W 13 in D 14 in

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of 19th century carved limestone Fu dogs with sinister smiles and furled brows once

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

$13,880 / set

H 38 in W 14 in D 16 in

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

cub. Shizi were believed to be powerful protectors, and the artisan who hand-carved these fu dogs

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone

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

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

$3,550 / set

H 10 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

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

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

$16,900Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 32 in W 43 in D 13 in

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

$5,596Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Located in Atlanta, GA

stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu

Category

17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 1.70m x 0.77m
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 1.70m x 0.77m

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 1.70m x 0.77m

Located in St. Albans, GB

medallions containing 3 Fu dogs interspersed with stylised flowers and vines on a rare gold field surrounded

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1920s Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 1.50m x 0.76m
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 1.50m x 0.76m

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 1.50m x 0.76m

Located in St. Albans, GB

medallions containing 3 Fu dogs interspersed with stylised flowers and vines on a rare gold field surrounded

Category

1920s Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 1.68m x 0.76m
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 1.68m x 0.76m

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 1.68m x 0.76m

Located in St. Albans, GB

medallions containing 3 Fu dogs interspersed with stylised flowers and vines on a rare gold field surrounded

Category

1920s Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair
Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

$1,850 / set

H 14 in W 5.75 in D 9 in

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Shisa Polychromed Glazed Foo Dogs, also known as Fu dogs

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

$4,800

H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Located in Sheffield, MA

centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is known as Foo Dogs or Fu

Category

18th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850

$2,980 / set

H 14.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.25 in

Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

small fu dogs with their tongues playfully hanging out. From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

$16,125

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 in

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

, royal palaces and the wealthiest of families. Foo Dog Statues Referred to as “Foo dogs” or “Fu dogs” in

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Sandstone

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

$1,335Sale Price|50% Off

H 4.5 in W 2.85 in D 2.15 in

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Located in London, by appointment only

older Indian Buddhist traditions. They are known in colloquial English as Lion Dogs or Foo Dogs / Fu

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Stone

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1860s Chinese Peking Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1860s Chinese Peking Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1860s Chinese Peking Rug

Located in New York, NY

, representing longevity, surrounded by a medallion of imperial guardian lions (also known as Fu dogs). These

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vase, c. 1920
Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vase, c. 1920

Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vase, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

and decorated on all sides with mythical fu lions. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, fu lions are

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

$248

H 5.25 in W 6 in D 2.5 in

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

symbolizing wealth. The short ends of the headrest are decorated with mythical fu lion dogs playing with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lion Protector, c. 1800
Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lion Protector, c. 1800

Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lion Protector, c. 1800

$2,880

H 6.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in

Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lion Protector, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800

$9,800 / set

H 21.5 in W 7 in D 24 in

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of limestone fu lion-dogs once protected a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

with mythical fu lion dogs playing with ribbon-tied brocade balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions, Sancai Glaze, 1700-1710
Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions, Sancai Glaze, 1700-1710

Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions, Sancai Glaze, 1700-1710

Located in Downingtown, PA

expressive pair of Chinese glazed biscuit porcelain Fu Lions (often called "Foo Dogs" in the West), dating to

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Early 1700s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Wood

Antique Oversize Chinese Peking Rug, Near Square Size, Pale Yellow, Lion Dogs
Antique Oversize Chinese Peking Rug, Near Square Size, Pale Yellow, Lion Dogs

Antique Oversize Chinese Peking Rug, Near Square Size, Pale Yellow, Lion Dogs

Located in Barrington, IL

the center lies a striking large medallion, adorned with Fu lion dogs (Foo dogs)—symbols of protection

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

geometric key design, and there are applied sculpted porcelain foo dogs for handles. "Foo", "fu" or "shi

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue Glazed Tripod Censer
Chinese Blue Glazed Tripod Censer

Chinese Blue Glazed Tripod Censer

$288

H 4.75 in W 4 in D 4.25 in

Chinese Blue Glazed Tripod Censer

Located in Chicago, IL

, and three tripod legs, molded to resemble mythical fu lion dogs. The censer is further elevated by a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

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

Antique Chinese Textile Silk Foo dogs

$7,106

H 125.99 in W 74.02 in D 0.04 in

Antique Chinese Textile Silk Foo dogs

Located in Ferrara, IT

mythology. Three “fu dogs” are located at the bottom of this piece and are known as protectors and were

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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Metal

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Antique Chinese Pair of Red Lacquered Wooden Fu Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Antique Chinese Pair of Red Lacquered Wooden Fu Dogs, Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese Pair of Red Lacquered Wooden Fu Dogs, Qing Dynasty

Located in New York, NY

Chinese pair of wood carved Fu Dogs, rendered from a single block of hardwood each, with exquisite

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty
Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty

Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Buddha. While sculptures of Fu Dogs such as these beautiful polychromed examples originally stood

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Stone

Pair of Blue Cloisonne Fu Dogs
Pair of Blue Cloisonne Fu Dogs

Pair of Blue Cloisonne Fu Dogs

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H 12 in W 6 in D 12 in

Pair of Blue Cloisonne Fu Dogs

Located in Dallas, TX

very unique Fu dog representation that is highly stylized.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Ming Glazed Terracotta Temple Wall Tiles Depicting a Dragon
Pair of Ming Glazed Terracotta Temple Wall Tiles Depicting a Dragon

Pair of Ming Glazed Terracotta Temple Wall Tiles Depicting a Dragon

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, dragons would be replaced by stone lions and Fu dogs as the main choice of guardian creatures. However

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Terracotta

Moongazing Fu Dogs
Moongazing Fu Dogs

Moongazing Fu Dogs

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H 27 in W 14 in D 16 in

Moongazing Fu Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

Gazing at the moon, this pair of carved limestone Fu dogs is uniquely equipped with wings to take

Category

19th Century Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Ming Fu Dogs
Pair of Ming Fu Dogs

Pair of Ming Fu Dogs

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H 11.25 in W 10 in D 24 in

Pair of Ming Fu Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of late Ming carved elmwood Fu dogs with carved manes, up-curled tails and open mouths.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Elm

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

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H 14.75 in W 12.5 in D 7 in

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents. This

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Copper

Pair of Limestone Fu Dogs
Pair of Limestone Fu Dogs

Pair of Limestone Fu Dogs

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H 40 in W 13 in D 14 in

Pair of Limestone Fu Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

limestone Fu dogs are mounted atop cushioned pearls on bases carved with mythical animals.

Category

19th Century Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Limestone Fu Dogs
Pair of Limestone Fu Dogs

Pair of Limestone Fu Dogs

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H 36 in W 13 in D 29 in

Pair of Limestone Fu Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of highly carved limestone fu dogs would have protected the entry of a grand home in 19th

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone

Pair of 19th Century Petite Stone Fu Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Petite Stone Fu Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Petite Stone Fu Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of petite fu dogs from Northern China. These stone fu dogs are from c. 1800.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th C. Bronze Fu Dogs
Pair of 19th C. Bronze Fu Dogs

Pair of 19th C. Bronze Fu Dogs

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H 10.5 in W 9 in D 12 in

Pair of 19th C. Bronze Fu Dogs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of Fu Dogs with wonderful aged patina. Keywords: garden decoration.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bookends "Fu Dogs, " circa 1900
Pair of Bookends "Fu Dogs, " circa 1900

Pair of Bookends "Fu Dogs, " circa 1900

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H 10.63 in W 3.55 in D 5.12 in

Pair of Bookends "Fu Dogs, " circa 1900

Located in Greding, DE

Complementary designed male and female Fu dogs sitting on a high pedestal. The dogs are made from

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Large Important Chinese Fu Dogs
Pair of Large Important Chinese Fu Dogs

Pair of Large Important Chinese Fu Dogs

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H 29 in W 26 in D 10.5 in

Pair of Large Important Chinese Fu Dogs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of large, important Chinese Fu Dogs. One has a paw on a ball, and one a paw on a cub.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th CenturyTibetan Rug with Fu Dogs
Early 20th CenturyTibetan Rug with Fu Dogs

Early 20th CenturyTibetan Rug with Fu Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

A lovely wool rug from Tibet.This c.1900 rug has a colorful border and has five different fu dogs

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Dogs
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Dogs

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Dogs

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H 2.5 in W 3 in D 1.25 in

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of early 20th century CHinese lacquered and gilt wood Fu dogs. Pagoda Red Collection

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Gilt Iron Fu Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Gilt Iron Fu Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Gilt Iron Fu Dogs

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H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 11.25 in

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Gilt Iron Fu Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 19th century Chinese male and female gilt cast iron fu dogs. Pagoda Red Collection

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19th Century Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Iron

Fu Dogs China, Second Half of the 19th Century
Fu Dogs China, Second Half of the 19th Century

Fu Dogs China, Second Half of the 19th Century

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H 22.05 in W 27.96 in D 13.78 in

Fu Dogs China, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of large, complementary designed Fu Dogs with Cloisonné surface. According to tradition, the

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Pair of rare 18th century Chinese elm root wood Fu Dogs
Pair of rare 18th century Chinese elm root wood Fu Dogs

Pair of rare 18th century Chinese elm root wood Fu Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of rare late 18th century Chinese elm root wood Fu Dogs on stands. Mid-Qing dynasty. Very Tony

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Pair of Chinese Yellow Glazed Ceramic Fu Dogs, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese Yellow Glazed Ceramic Fu Dogs, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Yellow Glazed Ceramic Fu Dogs, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Fu Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Fu Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Fu Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

These petite 19th century guardian Fu dogs, each hand carved from a single block of blue stone

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Stone

Pair of Green Glazed Chinese Sancai Alter Fu Dogs Circa 1900
Pair of Green Glazed Chinese Sancai Alter Fu Dogs Circa 1900

Pair of Green Glazed Chinese Sancai Alter Fu Dogs Circa 1900

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This exquisite pair of green Chinese Sancai-glazed Fu Dogs from circa 1900 is a stunning

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs
Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs

Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs

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H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in

Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

About Chinese pair of stone guardian foo dogs/guardian lions Referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Pair of Reclining Stone Fu Dogs
Pair of Reclining Stone Fu Dogs

Pair of Reclining Stone Fu Dogs

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H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of Reclining Stone Fu Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

These mid-19th century Chinese Fu dog protectors, each carved by hand from a single block of

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone

Nazmiyal Antique 17th Century Chinese Fu Dogs Rug. 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 5 in
Nazmiyal Antique 17th Century Chinese Fu Dogs Rug. 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 5 in

Nazmiyal Antique 17th Century Chinese Fu Dogs Rug. 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 5 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique 17th century Chinese Fu / Foo dogs rug, country of origin: China, date circa mid

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Blanc De Chine Porcelain Dogs of Fu
Pair of Blanc De Chine Porcelain Dogs of Fu

Pair of Blanc De Chine Porcelain Dogs of Fu

Located in London, by appointment only

Fu Dogs, seated with one foot raised on pierced balls and standing on pierced bases with prunus

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Late 17th Century Chinese Adam Style Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Fu Dog Bookends
Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Fu Dog Bookends

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Fu Dog Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (19th century) Chinese bronze bookends in the form of seated fu dogs (guardian

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Dog Water Dipper
Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Dog Water Dipper

Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Dog Water Dipper

Located in Chicago, IL

with two sleeping Fu Dogs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Petite Fu Dog Charms
Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Petite Fu Dog Charms

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Petite Fu Dog Charms

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of petite fu dog charms from Northern China. These c. 1800 stone fu dogs are mirror images

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Stone

Chinese Fu Dog Inkstone Table
Chinese Fu Dog Inkstone Table

Chinese Fu Dog Inkstone Table

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H 23.75 in W 7.25 in D 11 in

Chinese Fu Dog Inkstone Table

Located in Chicago, IL

from a single piece of stone with two reclining fu dogs serenely facing one another and a decorative

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Fu Dog Protectors, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Fu Dog Protectors, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Fu Dog Protectors, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Stoneware

Very Nice Chinese Marble Fu Dog, circa 19th to 20th Century
Very Nice Chinese Marble Fu Dog, circa 19th to 20th Century

Very Nice Chinese Marble Fu Dog, circa 19th to 20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Very nice chinese marble Fu Dog (Lion Dog). Easily damaged, see photos. Fu Dogs are according to

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19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Dog Protectors, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Dog Protectors, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Dog Protectors, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

from evil spirits. With elaborately carved manes and emotive expressions, these Fu dogs have been

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Lion Protectors, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Lion Protectors, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Lion Protectors, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Stoneware

Large Chinese Ginger Jar Lamp
Large Chinese Ginger Jar Lamp

Large Chinese Ginger Jar Lamp

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H 24.5 in Dm 9.5 in

Large Chinese Ginger Jar Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

Large antique blue & white porcelain Chinese temple jar lamp with cobalt blue Fu Dogs on celadon

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19th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Miniature 19th Century Chinese Shizi of Good Fortune
Pair of Miniature 19th Century Chinese Shizi of Good Fortune

Pair of Miniature 19th Century Chinese Shizi of Good Fortune

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of miniature 19th century Chinese carved limstone Shizi (Fu Dogs) resting on coins, symbols

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19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Chinese Imperial Dragon Basin
19th Century Chinese Imperial Dragon Basin

19th Century Chinese Imperial Dragon Basin

Located in Chicago, IL

auspicious animals including Fu dogs, deer, bats, and magpies. Pagoda Red Collection #: BJAA066

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19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Stone

Pair of Monumental Blue and White Lion Vases
Pair of Monumental Blue and White Lion Vases

Pair of Monumental Blue and White Lion Vases

Located in Chicago, IL

vases painted with Fu Dogs (Lions) amidst clouds and Pearls of Wisdom. Pagoda Red Collection

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

A Large-Scaled Pair of Chinese Blue&White Double-Gourd Vases
A Large-Scaled Pair of Chinese Blue&White Double-Gourd Vases

A Large-Scaled Pair of Chinese Blue&White Double-Gourd Vases

Located in San Francisco, CA

everted lip above a double-gourd body adorned overall with playful fu dogs amid stylized clouds; with

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19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

from malevolent spirits and misfortune, these charming fu dogs stand guard throughout the home as

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Ceramic

Chamber Bed
Chamber Bed

Chamber Bed

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H 83.25 in W 81.5 in D 87.5 in

Chamber Bed

Located in Chicago, IL

landscapes and Fu dogs guarding the entrance. Each of the windows has a shutter so the bed can be closed up

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19th Century Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Elm

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

Located in Dayton, OH

, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs or foo / fu dogs. The female represents yin, and

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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Limestone Column Bases, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Limestone Column Bases, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Limestone Column Bases, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

architectural bottom portion topped with spirited fu dogs. Aligned together or interspersed among plantings

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Limestone

French Silver, Gilt and Enamel Chinoiserie Desk Clock Attributed to Boucheron
French Silver, Gilt and Enamel Chinoiserie Desk Clock Attributed to Boucheron

French Silver, Gilt and Enamel Chinoiserie Desk Clock Attributed to Boucheron

By Fréderic Boucheron

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

rising from a pair of fu-dogs above an octagonal base etched with Chinoiserie figures and emblems and set

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19th Century French Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900
Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900

Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

with three mythical fu lion dogs painted with luscious manes and gleeful expressions. Known as shizi

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900
Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900

Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

with three mythical fu lion dogs painted with luscious manes and gleeful expressions. Known as shizi

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

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H 22 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are

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19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

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Stone

Chinese Four Seasons Cast Iron Tub
Chinese Four Seasons Cast Iron Tub

Chinese Four Seasons Cast Iron Tub

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H 16 in W 36 in D 20.5 in

Chinese Four Seasons Cast Iron Tub

Located in Chicago, IL

autumn. Dramatic ring handles and dragon-inspired feet bear the expressive faces of guardian fu dogs

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

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Iron

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Located in Roma, IT

dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

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Jade

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

Located in Gorssel, GE

(石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept

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19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

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Wood

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style

Located in Dallas, TX

, while the edges of the field are lined with nature scenes. Four Fu-dogs sitting beneath Chinese pine

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Fu Dogs

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Wool

Pair, Antique Decorative Dogs Of Fu, Chinese, Statue, Ornament, Victorian, 1900
Pair, Antique Decorative Dogs Of Fu, Chinese, Statue, Ornament, Victorian, 1900

Pair, Antique Decorative Dogs Of Fu, Chinese, Statue, Ornament, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique decorative dogs of fu. A Chinese, soapstone statue or ornament, dating to

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs

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Soapstone

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

with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

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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

decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Enamel

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

Located in London, GB

known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became

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1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

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Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vases, c. 1920
Pair of Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vases, c. 1920

Pair of Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vases, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

and decorated on all sides with mythical fu lions. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, fu lions are

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lions, c. 1800
Pair of Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lions, c. 1800

Pair of Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lions, c. 1800

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H 5.75 in W 3 in D 4.75 in

Pair of Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lions, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs

Materials

Stone

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Antique Fu Dogs

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Fu Dogs

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By Colin Burn

Located in Culver City, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antique Fu Dogs

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French 18th century Vanity or Poudreuse with exquisite Marquetry Decor

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Located in Belmont, MA

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Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
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Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion

Located in Austin, TX

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1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Fu Dogs

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Porcelain

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PAIR OF AMAZING LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century

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Located in Madrid, ES

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20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fu Dogs

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Terracotta

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Vase Vessel Sculpture Tulip Block Rose Quartz Handmade Collectible Design Italy

Vase Vessel Sculpture Tulip Block Rose Quartz Handmade Collectible Design Italy

By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble

Located in Ancona, Marche

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Fu Dogs

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By Charles Pillivuyt & Cie, Paul Louchet, Louis Chalon

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Fu Dogs

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Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs
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Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs

$75,000 / set

H 38.5 in W 23.25 in D 25 in

Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine and unusual set of six George II mahogany needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving,...

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Fu Dogs

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Mahogany

Carved Citrine Pill Box
Carved Citrine Pill Box

Carved Citrine Pill Box

$24,500

H 1.38 in W 2 in D 1.5 in

Carved Citrine Pill Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite French pill box combines the mastery of the French goldsmithing tradition with the radiance of citrine. The box was crafted by the celebrated French jeweler Gustave-Ro...

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20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Fu Dogs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Art Glass

Unique and Magnificent Jewel Encrusted Automaton Watch by Audemars Piguet
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Fu Dogs

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Gold

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Tectonic Bar

Tectonic Bar

$403,994 / item

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Located in London, GB

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2010s British Antique Fu Dogs

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Polar Sea Landscape

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By George Curtis

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

George Curtis transcended the typical Hudson River School style with this painting. While in the Hudson River School, painters often created warmer landscapes of the American country...

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Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Antique Fu Dogs

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Canvas, Oil

Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828
Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828

Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828

By Joseph Angell II

Located in London, GB

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Sterling Silver

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Conestabile Madonna Old Master Renaissance

Conestabile Madonna Old Master Renaissance

By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)

Located in London, GB

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16th Century Old Masters Antique Fu Dogs

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Antique Fu Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique fu dogs available for sale. Frequently made of stone, limestone and ceramic, all antique fu dogs available were constructed with great care. Antique fu dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique fu dogs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art antique fu dogs are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Fu Dogs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $880 on the low end and $85,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Fu Dogs
  • 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.