Bone Foo Dogs
Pair of Hand Carved Chinese 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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Bone
H 10.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage Chinese hand carved hard wood foo dogs or bookends which I believe are
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary
Located in Stamford, CT
carved foo dogs having glass like eyes and bone teeth. Each having a movable ball in their mouth, one
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Antique Carved Polychrome Painted Panel Devotional Icon Triptych Altarpiece
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Mid 20th Century Oriental Carved Gilt-Wood Wall Sculpture Rooster Chickens
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H 16.93 in W 12.21 in D 2.37 in
Antique French Vestry Cabinet Sacristy Altar Vestment Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Carved Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Bar Cabinet~~c. 1880s
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H 64.5 in W 55.5 in D 24 in
1920s Carved Wood Guanyin Statue
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Carved Wood Guanyin Statue
Beautifully fine carving details
Damage shown in pictures
Crack in neck
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Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest
Located in Pomona, CA
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Wood carved panel depicting fish
Located in NANTES, FR
Deeply carved wood panel depicting fish, maybe from Vietnam. The craftmanship is amazing, very decorative item.
Do not hesitate to contact me for a shipping quote.
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Wood
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
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Antique Monumental Asian Hand-Carved Wooden Decorative Panel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Asian Thai monumental, measuring 8’ x 8' hand-carved wooden temple panel.
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Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0043
Located in Norton, MA
Large antique pair of Gothic Cathedral Motif brass prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic architectural design elements.
Ric.0043.
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H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
St.peter Oil on table Gold 15th Century Old master Germany Gothic Religious Art
By Stephan Lochner (Meersburg, around 1400 - Cologne 1451)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Late Gothic, German (15th century)
Painter of the Cologne school, circle of Stephan Lochner (Meersburg, around 1400 - Cologne 1451)
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Pair of Terra Cotta Painted and Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a dramatic, colorful large pair of Chinese foo dogs hand painted in rich tones of green, blue and gold, 20th century.
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Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period pair of foo dogs in delicately carved wood. The dogs have uniquely expressive faces, one with open mouth, the other with closed mouth and elaborate manes and tail...
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Antique Southeast Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horses from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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19th or 20th Century Antique Asian Mirror Frame
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large 19th or 20th century Asian, possibly Chinese, carved mirror frame. Heavy Asian wood. The top with carving similar to a crest and two Foo dogs facing each other. Probably made...
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Furniture
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Wood
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Pair Colorful Porcelain Foo Dogs On Pierced Balls
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely formed and glazed ceramic foo dogs with pierced and floral decorated balls. Each dog is
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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
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H 13.5 in W 7 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Palace Sized Bone Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of finely carved palace sized bone and parcel-ebonized Chinese Foo dogs sculptures, both in
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Large Oriental Arm Chair with Foo Dogs
Located in Culver City, CA
places, has bone inlaid as the dog eyes. The overall effect is a very substancial arm chair showing
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Questions About Bone Foo Dogs
- What are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional 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.
- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- What is the meaning of foo dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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, 2022Chinese 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.