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Bronze Foo Lions

Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.
Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.

Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

foo lion decorated with a pleasant facial expression

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fabulous Antique Chinese Foo Lion incense burners originally purchased in Bangkok, Thailand

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

$8,720Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4 in Dm 11 in

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates A stunning pair of Door plates, they

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog
Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog

Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog

Located in San Diego, CA

Patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lion / foo dog, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

$9,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Located in Stamford, CT

A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Foo Dog 27cm
Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Foo Dog 27cm

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Foo Dog 27cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Heavy and very nice quality statue of an imperial temple lion, or Singha or foo dog, partly gilded

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair Chinese guardian

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it. Likely mid to late 20th

Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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

Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue
Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze Shishi (Shi Shi) guardian lion (Chinese Foo Dog

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Located in Austin, TX

A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China

Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic Chinese cast bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions play fighting, late Qing

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

Located in Forney, TX

A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 23 in W 12 in D 18 in

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Located in Stamford, CT

Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Located in Stamford, CT

Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of monumental bronze Foo Dogs
Pair of monumental bronze Foo Dogs

Pair of monumental bronze Foo Dogs

$7,500 / set

H 46 in W 39 in D 17 in

Pair of monumental bronze Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Monumental pair of opposing bronze foo dogs or guardian lions… This is a male and female pair. The

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.
Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Region of

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings

$2,750

H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 5.25 in

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings

Located in Houston, TX

Dynasty bronze foo dog or guardian lion with wings is well detailed and to our knowledge was always a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps

Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

, with foo lions and flower blossom decoration. To the top of porcelain: 16.5"/H (Lampshade not

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s
Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

Japanese bronze censer with lion foo dog (Shishi). In japan, censer is one of the three Buddhist

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Style Side or Tea Table
Chinese Style Side or Tea Table

Chinese Style Side or Tea Table

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H 31 in W 31 in D 18 in

Chinese Style Side or Tea Table

Located in Charleston, SC

decor in Chinese style on all sides and Foo Lion's in bronze on each corner as well as in bloom branches

Category

Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion/ Dog Pair
Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion/ Dog Pair

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion/ Dog Pair

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H 16.5 in W 8 in D 12 in

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion/ Dog Pair

Located in Wilton, CT

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

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions
A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions

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H 16.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions

Located in Austin, TX

A well cast pair of bronze foo lions. Modeled after the imperial lions that guard

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Patinated Bronze Foo Lion
Patinated Bronze Foo Lion

Patinated Bronze Foo Lion

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H 19 in W 18 in D 13 in

Patinated Bronze Foo Lion

Located in New York, NY

Our antique (19th century) male foo lion with original dark brown patina stands upon a reticulated

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Midcentury Bronze Lion of Foo Tablelamp, France, 1970
Midcentury Bronze Lion of Foo Tablelamp, France, 1970

Midcentury Bronze Lion of Foo Tablelamp, France, 1970

Located in Valladolid, ES

Awesome midcentury bronze Lion of Foo or dragon on base of black Bakelite and golden brass with an

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture

Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Pair of bronze cast Foo Dogs on a marble pedestal. The pair will guard your entryway or any space

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Chinese Foo Lion Figures
Pair Chinese Foo Lion Figures

Pair Chinese Foo Lion Figures

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H 16 in W 15 in D 6 in

Pair Chinese Foo Lion Figures

Located in New York, NY

Our pair of bronze guardian lions, or shi, are exceptional examples of late Qing dynasty design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.
Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.

Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique bronze vase with Foo lions. Japanese signature, see pictures. 
Meiji period 1868-1912

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Silver

Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures
Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures

Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures

By Gold China

Located in Madrid, ES

Foo lions Pair of monumental blued bronze Khmer-style guardian sculptures, 20th century. On

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs
Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of large bronze Thai temple guardian foo lion dogs These are a very impressive pair of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai Medieval Animal Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue This adorable dog statue would

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs
Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs

Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

, all reserved on a bright yellow ground. Amazing foo dog or foo lion handles and lid cover. Signature

Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"
2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"

2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of bronze mythological guardian lion / fu / foo dog figurines with pine cone like manes and

Category

Late 20th Century Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Lion Figure
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Lion Figure

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Lion Figure

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H 6 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Lion Figure

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique bronze foo lion figure having an open mouth, speared tail, scalloped mane, body with relief

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion / Dog, Pair
Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion / Dog, Pair

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion / Dog, Pair

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H 17.25 in W 8.25 in D 12.25 in

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion / Dog, Pair

Located in Wilton, CT

1920's Pair of cast bronze Foo Lion/ Dogs in all original condition. Male and Female, with

Category

Vintage 1920s Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion
Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion

Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion

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H 20 in W 15 in D 9 in

Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Substantial bronze foo dog or temple lion with a fierce expression. Beautiful patina and detail on

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Foo Dog Lions Doorstops, Paperweights
Large Bronze Foo Dog Lions Doorstops, Paperweights

Large Bronze Foo Dog Lions Doorstops, Paperweights

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful bronze Pixiu winged Foo Dog lions. These are mythical beasts believed to bring and keep

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of Bronze Guardian Foo Lions
Fine Pair of Bronze Guardian Foo Lions

Fine Pair of Bronze Guardian Foo Lions

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H 16 in W 13.75 in D 6.75 in

Fine Pair of Bronze Guardian Foo Lions

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very fine pair of dark patinated bronze male and female guardian Foo Lions. Both with fierce and

Category

20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb

Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb

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H 16.5 in W 26 in D 17 in

Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of extraordinary 26" wide, 63 lb, heavy cast bronze Foo Dog lions. Each modeled on its side

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

Located in Somis, CA

free of decorations, flanked by a pair of foo dog lions with ferocious expression. The cover is pierced

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair
Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair

Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair

Located in Forney, TX

/ Chinese foo dogs / guardian lions) The finely detailed, richly ornamented, masterfully sculpted, large

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century
Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century

Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

as a dramatic shishi (guardian lion, foo lion, or foo dog) pouncing upon an openwork brocade ball

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm
Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Heavy and very nice quality statue of an imperial temple lion, or Singha or foo dog, partly gilded

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs, Lions Statues or Bookends
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs, Lions Statues or Bookends

Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs, Lions Statues or Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly unique pair of heavy bronze foo dogs or lions that can be used as decorative accents or

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Blue and White Chinese Export Fish Bowls with Bronze Mounts
Pair of Blue and White Chinese Export Fish Bowls with Bronze Mounts

Pair of Blue and White Chinese Export Fish Bowls with Bronze Mounts

Located in Palm Beach, FL

bronze mounts, with foo lion side mounted ring handles and on elevated animal claw feet. Very decorative.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lidded Open Work Ginger Jars
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lidded Open Work Ginger Jars

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lidded Open Work Ginger Jars

Located in Brea, CA

shaped lid has a bronze foo dog or lion finial handle on top.     

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps

Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

, with foo lions and flower blossom decoration. (Lampshade not included).

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps

Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

, with foo lions and flower blossom decoration. To the top of porcelain: 16.5"/H (Lampshade not included).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Bronze Foo Lion Statues
Pair Bronze Foo Lion Statues

Pair Bronze Foo Lion Statues

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H 33.5 in W 12 in D 26 in

Pair Bronze Foo Lion Statues

Located in Sarasota, FL

A pair of bronze foo lion statues with black wooden stands. The lions would stand guard at the

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Antique 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Lion Censers
19th Century Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Lion Censers

19th Century Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Lion Censers

Located in Summerland, CA

Fantastic pair of Chinese Foo Lions. Beautifully bronze cast with superb details and expressions

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Pair Bronze Shishi Foo Lion Figures
Pair Bronze Shishi Foo Lion Figures

Pair Bronze Shishi Foo Lion Figures

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H 25 in W 35 in D 12.5 in

Pair Bronze Shishi Foo Lion Figures

Located in Sarasota, FL

These Lions would "Stand Guard" at the Palace front. Eyes inset with rose quartz. Colored glass

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Pair of Thai Singha Lion Foo Dog Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
Pair of Thai Singha Lion Foo Dog Gilt Bronze Table Lamps

Pair of Thai Singha Lion Foo Dog Gilt Bronze Table Lamps

Located in Fairfax, VA

Custom made pair of gilt bronze foo dogs to table lamp and fitted with square black lampshades.

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Vintage 1950s Thai Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Foo Dogs
Bronze Foo Dogs

Bronze Foo Dogs

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H 14.5 in W 19.75 in D 8.25 in

Bronze Foo Dogs

Located in Charleston, SC

A wonderful pair of cast bronze Foo dogs or guardian lions. Foo dogs are always created in pairs

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Antique 19th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Canvas

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Huge Antique Vietnamese Bronze Brass Incense Burner Marked
Huge Antique Vietnamese Bronze Brass Incense Burner Marked

Huge Antique Vietnamese Bronze Brass Incense Burner Marked

$1,747Sale Price|61% Off

H 15.75 in Dm 0.04 in

Huge Antique Vietnamese Bronze Brass Incense Burner Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very large and NICE VIETNAMESE Incense burner Condition No damages, just some usual ware. Size: 40CM high Period 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Vintage Chinese Bronze Incense Burner
20th Century Vintage Chinese Bronze Incense Burner

20th Century Vintage Chinese Bronze Incense Burner

$197Sale Price|50% Off

H 5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

20th Century Vintage Chinese Bronze Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Carved Bronze incense burner has very detailed hand craft works around the body, elephants trunk as legs and handle and lotus bud on the lid of incen...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Bronze

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...

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Antique 1730s European Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Paint

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Antique china bronze incense burner
Antique china bronze incense burner

Antique china bronze incense burner

$763Sale Price|51% Off

H 10.24 in Dm 8.67 in

Antique china bronze incense burner

Located in Berlin, DE

Fantastically beautiful 2-piece incense burner with lid and pedestal. This incense burner is extremely finely decorated with a patinated bronze fu-dog as the lid handle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

$27,500 / set

H 21 in W 24 in D 14 in

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Savannah, GA

Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Find a variety of bronze foo lions available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and bakelite, all bronze foo lions available were constructed with great care. Bronze foo lions have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of bronze foo lions to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern bronze foo lions are of considerable interest.

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Prices for bronze foo lions start at $295 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $2,400.
Questions About Bronze Foo Lions
  • 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.