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
Bronze Foo Lions
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
Bronze Guardian Lion or Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
This bronze guardian lion or foo dog was crafted in the 20th Century and rendered with an intricate floral-patterned surface, etched details, and expressive features that connote pro...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
$8,745Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 are made in bronze and are very heavy, these may originally have had handles through ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Censer with Foo Lion Finial, 19th Century
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
The lid has an openwork band of scrolling foliage and a foo lion seated on a brocade ball. The top of the lid is chased with a geometric weave.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique guardian lions or foo dogs in cast bronze. They have aged beautifully, accruing a rich patina with some verdigris oxidation.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog
Located in San Diego, CA
Patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lion / foo dog, circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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 bronzed metal.
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent large Chinese bronze and cloisonné foo dog jardinière with Lion Mask Handles hails from the Republic period, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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) sculpture.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
$5,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions of extraordinary quality and casting.
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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, late 19th century. The censer is well cast with a strong sense of movement, featu...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Patinated Bronze Chinese Guardian Lion or Foo Dog Sculpture, MCM, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive patinated bronze sculpture depicting a traditional Chinese guardian lion or Foo Dog.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
The censer formed as a pair of Buddhistic lions, also known as foo lions, engaged in a play fight.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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. Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A heavy vintage lost wax cast planter from the mid 20th century, with bronze patina and Foo dog guardian lion motifs. We currently have two available (see last image), priced and sol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Bronze
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 loose. Size 27x18CM HeightxDiameter Period 19th century 20th century
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Thai Singha Lion Foo Dog Gilt Bronze Table Lamps with Brass and Travertine, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
In the present example, a bronze sculpture depicting a Thai Singha Lion, or Foo Dog, is mounted on a polished travertine pedestal.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
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Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
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
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Condition: Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is loose.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing antique Chinese bronze sculpture or figure of a foo dog or foo lion is a great collectible as a table or bookcase accessory.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine painted background famille verte porcelain lamps with fine cast gilt bronze bases, with foo lions and flower blossom decoration.
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
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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 altar fittings, a flower vase, a candle stand and a censer.
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Style Side or Tea Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Interesting little table in ebonized wood with two levels, four very elegant legs, carved wood decor in Chinese style on all sides and Foo Lion's in bronze on each corner as well as ...
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Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Center Tables
Materials
Brass
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 proportions and a deep, traditional patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, this pair sits alert, mouths open, ears perked, and re...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
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 globe representing the world, cast separately and which turns, and features an elab...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Of course being bronze these can live...
Category
Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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 exquisite tulip in black velvet and golden interior.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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 sculpture It’s a heavy and extremely detailed piece that would look spectacular on an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like creatures.
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 dating from the last quarter of the 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze vase with Foo lions. Japanese signature, see pictures.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases
Materials
Silver
Oversized Vintage Chinese Cast Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized vintage Chinese cast bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog proudly balancing both hands atop an embroidered ball representing supremacy over the world, a traditionally and symbolica...
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
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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 lions, also called Fu (Foo) Lions, lions of Buddha, are a common representation of th...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures
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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.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions
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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, circa 1930s.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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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 Singha, guardians of the Buddhist temple in Thailand, the dogs are made in bronze and...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Thai Medieval Animal Sculptures
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 lions, made of bronze, with good detail, dating to the early 20th century, circa 192...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Large Pair Of Gilt-lacquered Bronze Figures Of Foo Lions, 19th Century
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A Large Pair Of Gilt-lacquered Bronze Figures Of Foo Lions, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
impressive large pair of gilt-lacquered bronze figures of the buddhist foo lions ,the large head with open jaws, large eyes and curly eyebrows, framed by a tightly curled mane, the m...
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures
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 look beautiful on your mantlepiece or in your bedroom.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs
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Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Cloisonne 'Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and cover. Body is enameled with polychrome floral scrolls, all reserved on a bright yellow ground. Amazing foo dog or foo lion handles and l...
Category
Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"
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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 snakes for tails.
Category
Late 20th Century Classical Greek Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 geometric decorations and raised on four paw feet with flaming hair.
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 proportions and a deep, traditional patina.
Category
Vintage 1920s Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Monumental Bronze Foo Lions - A Pair Show Pony
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental pair of Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions offers a commanding presence and timeless symbolism, making them a definitive acquisition for the sophisticated collector. Hist...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
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Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Substantial bronze foo dog or temple lion with a fierce expression.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 wealth.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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 protective aspect with extensive overall intricate raised decoration.
Category
20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 with large turned head with open jaw, bulging eyes and curly eyebrows, framed by a ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful antique bronze incense burner in the Ming dynasty style. The vessel's bulbous sides are free of decorations, flanked by a pair of foo dog lions with ferocious expression.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns
Materials
Bronze
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 that has been a big part of Thai history guarding the entrances to the many Buddhist ...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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 bronze, partly green patinated, Thailand or Cambodia, circa mid 20th century or lat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
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H 10.75 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
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Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Thai or Khmer bronze verdigris and golden parcel-gilt Imperial guardian temple Singha lion/dragon/foo dog.
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Semi Precious Stone Decorated Ferocious Bronze Temple Guardian Foo Lions
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H 34 in W 10 in D 26 in
Antique Semi Precious Stone Decorated Ferocious Bronze Temple Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of antique bronze Thai foo lions. They are a right and left pair.
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Tibetan Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique pair of Asian bronze sculptures depicting Tibetan Kylin (Japanese Shi Shi / Chinese foo dogs / guardian lions) The finely detailed, richly ornamented, ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century
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H 12.25 in W 18.25 in D 14 in
Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
The large bronze incense burner, known as a koro, is formed 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
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H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 10.63 in
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 bronze, partly black patinated, Thailand or Cambodia, circa mid 20th century or lat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs / Lions Statues or Bookends
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H 9.5 in W 20 in D 5 in
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 bookends.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs, Lions Statues or Bookends
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H 8 in W 7 in D 6 in
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 bookends.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
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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.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Blue and White Chinese Export Fish Bowls with Bronze Mounts
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of blue and white Chinese export porcelain crackle glaze finished fishbowls with moulded bronze mounts, with foo lion side mounted ring handles and on elevated animal claw feet.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lidded Open Work Ginger Jars
Located in Brea, CA
The dome shaped lid has a bronze foo dog or lion finial handle on top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
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Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine painted pink background famille verte porcelain lamps with fine cast gilt bronze bases, with foo lions and flower blossom decoration.
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine painted background famille verte porcelain lamps with fine cast gilt bronze bases, with foo lions and flower blossom decoration.
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
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Pair Bronze Foo Lion Statues
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of bronze foo lion statues with black wooden stands.
Category
Antique 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Located in Sarasota, FL
These Lions would "Stand Guard" at the Palace front. Eyes inset with rose quartz. Colored glass applications around the neck and legs From Nepal
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Antique 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures
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 with decorative and symbolic elements.
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Antique 19th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Thai Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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Well cast brass temple lion with fierce open mouth, armored headdress, bold protective stance. Dimensions: 9" W x 4 3/4" D x 11" H Condition: brass imperfection at base of tail th...
Category
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Circa 1970s Asian Ceramic Foo Dog Statue
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage large ceramic foo dog statue with rhinestone eyes. Circa 1970s. Excellent condition. No cracks, no chips.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Indo-Persian Bronze Lion Form Security Lock
Located in Nottingham, GB
The Islamic world fostered a rich and inventive tradition of metalworking in which even the most practical objects were elevated through imaginative design and skilled craftsmanship....
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue
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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
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Category
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Materials
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Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
$2,752
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
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By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
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Category
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Materials
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Late 19th Century Chinese Gold Fleck Cast Bronze Figure of Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
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Materials
Bronze
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Porcelain
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Category
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Materials
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Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Twin Handled Bronze Censer Xuande Marks to Base
$5,264Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.76 in Dm 6.7 in
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Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty 18th century Chinese twin handled bronze censer bearing XuanDe marks to base , 990 grams , 17cm wide, internal width 10cm , 7cm high.
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Carved Wood Altar Model with Original Painting Crucifixion Germany
$6,406
H 22.05 in W 18.12 in D 2.76 in
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Located in Epfach, DE
A rare and finely executed altar model, South Germany, circa 1790, conceived as a miniature architectural study for a church high altar, complete with its original painted decoration...
Category
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Alpine Blue Painted Folk Art Chairs 19th Century
Located in Hastings, GB
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Materials
Pine
19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the border is decorated with shrimps, circa 1880.
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Materials
Ceramic
Brass and Glass Two-Tier Side Table or Nightstand, Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
$1,204
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in L 19.69 in
Brass and Glass Two-Tier Side Table or Nightstand, Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roma, IT
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Category
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Materials
Brass
Italian 20th Century Pair of Glass & Mirror Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Category
20th Century Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
$19,950
H 45 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
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Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extr...
Category
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Materials
Enamel
Turkish Glass Insets Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's lantern with glass insets and star cut outs. 1 Edison interior light, 100 watts. Measurements: Drop: 27" Diameter: 9"
Category
Vintage 1950s Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Materials
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Bronze Foo Lions For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
How Much are Bronze Foo Lions?
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
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.
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