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Antique Stone Foo Dogs

Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Carved Stone Foo Dogs

$3,895 / set

H 21 in W 24 in D 15 in

Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of Asian carved stone Foo dogs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair

Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair

$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 11 in W 8 in D 5 in

Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning pair of antique Chinoiserie painted cast stone statues of Asian Foo Dogs. These would be

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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Cast Stone

QING DYNASTY 1900 Antique Foo-Dog Sculpture In Solid Patinated Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1900 Antique Foo-Dog Sculpture In Solid Patinated Bronze

QING DYNASTY 1900 Antique Foo-Dog Sculpture In Solid Patinated Bronze

$4,165Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 13.75 in W 6.5 in D 13.5 in

QING DYNASTY 1900 Antique Foo-Dog Sculpture In Solid Patinated Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

They are actually lions. They originated in China, Shi meaning lion or Sishi or stone lion. Foo Dogs

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1910s Chinese Qing Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

$4,800

H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Located in Sheffield, MA

centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is known as Foo Dogs or Fu

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18th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

QING DYNASTY 20th Century Carved Tiger's Eye Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid
QING DYNASTY 20th Century Carved Tiger's Eye Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid

QING DYNASTY 20th Century Carved Tiger's Eye Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid

$1,048Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 3.8 in W 4.75 in D 3.05 in

QING DYNASTY 20th Century Carved Tiger's Eye Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid

Located in Miami, FL

actually lions. They originated in China, Shi meaning lion or Sishi or stone lion. Foo Dogs are symbolic

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Multi-gemstone

QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble
QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble

QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble

$978Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 5.45 in W 5.8 in D 3.25 in

QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble

Located in Miami, FL

meaning lion or Sishi or stone lion. Foo Dogs are symbolic, protective statues, one is female and one is

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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Marble

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Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

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H 8.75 in W 3.94 in D 4.38 in

Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this stunning hand carved Chinese stone foo dogs. Hand carved with all the intricate

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Located in Seattle, WA

Pair of foo dog seal chops. Chinese hardstone carved with Buddhist monks in forest scene in base

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Milford, NH

A pair of nicely detailed late 19th-early 20th century Chinese carved stone foo dogs, one dog

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19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of stone Chinese foo dogs from the 19th century. Note the intricate carved details. Covered

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董

Located in London, GB

A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone. Perfect for

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs
Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs

Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs

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H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in

Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

About Chinese pair of stone guardian foo dogs/guardian lions Referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920

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H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 3.25 in

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920 Measures - 4.25"H x 6.5"W x 3.25"D A finely carved

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs
Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs

Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs

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H 17.5 in W 21.75 in D 10 in

Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Heavy and stately Chinese sculptures from the Ming Period, 18th century or earlier

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures
Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures

Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures

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H 16.15 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in

Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Chinese carved stone guardian lions (foo dogs). Originates from Shanxi Province, 18th

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18th Century Asian Qing Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Ancient Pho Dog Sculpture, Chinese Manufacture, 19th Century
Ancient Pho Dog Sculpture, Chinese Manufacture, 19th Century

Ancient Pho Dog Sculpture, Chinese Manufacture, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

are also known as stone lions or "shishi". Foo dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are

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19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

Located in Stockholm, SE

lions. They originated in China, shi, meaning lion or shishi or stone lion. ... Foo dogs are symbolic

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Giltwood

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents

Located in Miami, FL

as stone lions or "Shishi". Foo Dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are meant to

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1880s North American Art Deco Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

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H 9.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Doylestown, PA

A pair of carved stone Foo Dogs with traces of polychrome painted finish, 19th Century or earlier

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Foo Dogs

Materials

Stone

Green Stone Chinese Foo Dogs, a Pair
Green Stone Chinese Foo Dogs, a Pair

Green Stone Chinese Foo Dogs, a Pair

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H 7.5 in W 3 in D 4 in

Green Stone Chinese Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

A pair of Chinese green stone foo dogs. Early 20th century, China.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Chinese Pair of Stone Guardian Foo Dogs/Guardian Lions from 18th Century
Chinese Pair of Stone Guardian Foo Dogs/Guardian Lions from 18th Century

Chinese Pair of Stone Guardian Foo Dogs/Guardian Lions from 18th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

An 18th century pair of Chinese stone foo dogs/guardian lions on square bases. This rare pair of

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Stone with Fine Detail Qing 19th Century
Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Stone with Fine Detail Qing 19th Century

Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Stone with Fine Detail Qing 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Pair of Very Old Carved Stone Foo Dog Architectural Remnants
Pair of Very Old Carved Stone Foo Dog Architectural Remnants

Pair of Very Old Carved Stone Foo Dog Architectural Remnants

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration a very fine pair of carved antique Foo Dogs. These

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19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Limestone, Marble

Antique Foo Dog in Jade - China - Mid-19th Century
Antique Foo Dog in Jade - China - Mid-19th Century

Antique Foo Dog in Jade - China - Mid-19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

as stone lions or "shishi". Foo dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are meant to

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Jade

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty
Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

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H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

Located in Roma, IT

, these decorations are also known as stone lions or "shishi". Foo dogs that are placed inside or outside

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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Wood

Foo Dogs with Semi-Precious Stone Inlay
Foo Dogs with Semi-Precious Stone Inlay

Foo Dogs with Semi-Precious Stone Inlay

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H 34 in W 27 in D 13 in

Foo Dogs with Semi-Precious Stone Inlay

Located in Millbrook, NY

Great pair of 19th century Foo-Dogs. Pottery with incised metal overlay. Patinated finish.

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19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Pottery

Pair of Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Peking Carved Limestone Foo Dogs
Pair of Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Peking Carved Limestone Foo Dogs

Pair of Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Peking Carved Limestone Foo Dogs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Pair of late 18th-early 19th century Qing dynasty carved stone Beijing foo dogs.

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Limestone

19th Century Bronze Foo Dogs and Dragons on Red Stone, Pair
19th Century Bronze Foo Dogs and Dragons on Red Stone, Pair

19th Century Bronze Foo Dogs and Dragons on Red Stone, Pair

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an immaculate pair of 19th century, miniature bronze foo dog statues. Each are rested

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone, Bronze

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Wrought Iron

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

$2,065Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Located in Richmond, CA

This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a testament to the era's craftsmanship. The lions are intricately carved from high-q...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Jade

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands

$7,250 / set

H 22 in W 18.13 in D 10.75 in

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands. Stunning large pair of antique Chinese beautifully hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dogs or foo lions. This lovely pair of Chinese e...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

$10,500Sale Price|70% Off

H 27 in W 15 in D 22 in

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand carved porcelain. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainland...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe
18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe

18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe

Located in Atlanta, GA

A European carved stone lion garden statue from the 18th century. This antique sculpture from Europe has been hand-carved in the image of a male lion, with long, wavy mane and restin...

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18th Century European Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Pair of Sculpted Stone Lion Garden Statues
Pair of Sculpted Stone Lion Garden Statues

Pair of Sculpted Stone Lion Garden Statues

$3,100 / set

H 16 in W 9.5 in D 23 in

Pair of Sculpted Stone Lion Garden Statues

Located in Sheffield, MA

The charmingly hand-sculpted antique reclining lions face each other and have furry manes encircling their heads, as well as tails overlapping their back legs. Having an impressive s...

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19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

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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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

$1,480

H 11.75 in W 5 in D 9.75 in

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, this stone fu dog sits at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on al...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Limestone

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

$16,900Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 32 in W 43 in D 13 in

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protectio...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Limestone

Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament
Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament

Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a stone lion statue made in China, presumably in the 20th century or later, during the Republic of China period. The material used is sandstone, which has a fine and rough te...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Sandstone

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty w...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road. Here they ...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Stone

China Pair Monumental Antique Stone Spirit Pathway Tigers, Qing period 1750-1850
China Pair Monumental Antique Stone Spirit Pathway Tigers, Qing period 1750-1850

China Pair Monumental Antique Stone Spirit Pathway Tigers, Qing period 1750-1850

$76,000Sale Price / item|39% Off

H 46 in W 24 in D 16 in

China Pair Monumental Antique Stone Spirit Pathway Tigers, Qing period 1750-1850

Located in South Burlington, VT

China Monumental Pair (2) Antique Stone “Spirit Pathway” Tigers, middle Qing period 1750-1850. Please view our video. Dimensions: 115cm, 46” high and 60cm, 24” in width. Likely ut...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Limestone

Pair of Monumental Chinese Stone Spirit Way Tigers, c. 1850
Pair of Monumental Chinese Stone Spirit Way Tigers, c. 1850

Pair of Monumental Chinese Stone Spirit Way Tigers, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These monumental stone tiger sculptures offer protection to all those who stand before them. Hand-carved from solid limestone with terrific scale and careful detail, the majestic tig...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Limestone

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

$13,880 / set

H 38 in W 14 in D 16 in

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of monumental Fu-Lions, also known as shizi, once would have flanked the entrance to a Qing-dynasty home in China’s Shanxi province. One has a pearl under its foot, and the...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Limestone

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

$15,898

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 in

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship. Beautifully carved into sandstone, this large pair of foo dog statues once flanke...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Foo Dogs

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Sandstone

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Antique Stone Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique stone foo dogs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique stone foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, bronze and metal. Antique stone foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique stone foo dogs bearing Art Deco hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Stone Foo Dogs?

Antique stone foo dogs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $268 and the highest can go for as much as $18,800.