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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

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Monumental Bronze Foo Lions - A Pair Show Pony
Vintage Monumental Bronze Foo Lions - A Pair Show Pony

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

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

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 ...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates

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.

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

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 bronzed metal.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

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

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

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

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

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

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) sculpture.

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, 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

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, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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. Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs
Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs

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
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 loose. Size 27x18CM HeightxDiameter Period 19th century 20th century

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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

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
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings

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
Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps

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.

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 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
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

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 ...

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 proportions and a deep, traditional patina.

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 the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, this pair sits alert, mouths open, ears perked, and re...

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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 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
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 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
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.

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 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
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 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
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

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
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 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.
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. 


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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Silver

Oversized Vintage Chinese Cast Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog, 20th Century
Oversized Vintage Chinese Cast Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog, 20th Century

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
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 lions, also called Fu (Foo) Lions, lions of Buddha, are a common representation of th...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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.

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, circa 1930s.

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 Singha, guardians of the Buddhist temple in Thailand, the dogs are made in bronze and...

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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 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
A Large Pair Of Gilt-lacquered Bronze Figures Of Foo Lions, 19th Century

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...

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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures

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 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
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

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"
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 snakes for tails.

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 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
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 excellent proportions and a deep, traditional patina.

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.

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 wealth.

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 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
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 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
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

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 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 bronze, partly green patinated, Thailand or Cambodia, circa mid 20th century or lat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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

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
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

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.

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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 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
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 bookends.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal 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 bookends.

Category

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

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
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lidded Open Work Ginger Jars

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

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

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
Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps

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.

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.

Category

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.

Category

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 applications around the neck and legs From Nepal

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Antique 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures

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 with decorative and symbolic elements.

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

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Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...

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Located in Houston, TX

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Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet

Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet

Located in Portland, OR

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Gold

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

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Located in Dublin, IE

A rare and important pair of early 20th century Chinese Export polychrome ceramic foo dogs. Both in traditional dress and modelled with open mouths and seated, one with a paw resting...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900

$182Sale Price|35% Off

H 5 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900

Located in Pomona, CA

Fabulous colorful hand painted Satsuma porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a colorful decoration on the body with green accents and gold detailing. Handcrafted in Japan, the detail...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

1913 Rene Lalique Leurs Ames Perfume Bottle D'Orsay Frosted Glass Sepia Patina
1913 Rene Lalique Leurs Ames Perfume Bottle D'Orsay Frosted Glass Sepia Patina

1913 Rene Lalique Leurs Ames Perfume Bottle D'Orsay Frosted Glass Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Leurs Ames" tiara perfume bottle made in 1913 for D'Orsay in molded clear glass with sepia patina. Molded signature on bottom. Exceptional and extremely rare bottl...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

$6,850 / set

H 19.75 in W 8.25 in D 19.25 in

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are execute...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Amuneal's Gunmetal Kitchen
Amuneal's Gunmetal Kitchen

Amuneal's Gunmetal Kitchen

$115,729 / item

H 108 in W 126 in D 24.75 in

Amuneal's Gunmetal Kitchen

By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

Amuneal’s gunmetal kitchen is a fully bespoke kitchen system that blends individual functionality with Minimalist detailing. The interior cabinetry is fabricated from solid wood and ...

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2010s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner
Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner

$4,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 40 in W 16.5 in D 15 in

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner

Located in Stamford, CT

Dating from the Meiji period this standing Japanese Koro or incense burner has a circular stepped base. Three legs topped with horned and other demons standing on upside down foo dog...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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 ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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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.