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Pair of Chinese Hand Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Pair of Chinese Hand Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s

Pair of Chinese Hand Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Pomona, CA

In these matching pair of male and female lion/foo dogs with curling mane and bulging eyes, the

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Pair of Palace Sized Bone Foo Dogs Sculptures
Pair of Palace Sized Bone Foo Dogs Sculptures

Pair of Palace Sized Bone Foo Dogs Sculptures

Located in Manhasset, NY

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Questions About Bone 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.