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Unusual Painted and Carved Wood Dog
Unusual Painted and Carved Wood Dog

Unusual Painted and Carved Wood Dog

Located in Essex, MA

Dog with a red collar seated with mouth open. I believe this is very similar to Chinese Export dogs

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Large Pair Chinese Export Style Sated Dogs
Large Pair Chinese Export Style Sated Dogs

Large Pair Chinese Export Style Sated Dogs

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large pair of Chinese Export style seated dogs. A true pair one facing the right, the other to the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs  China, 20th century  This impressive pair of

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs, 20th Century
A Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs, 20th Century

A Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs, 20th century Description: This impressive pair

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Collection, Two Pair of Turquoise Chinese Export Foo Dogs
A Collection, Two Pair of Turquoise Chinese Export Foo Dogs

A Collection, Two Pair of Turquoise Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Collection of Two Pairs of Turquoise Chinese Export Foo Dogs China, 20th century  An instant

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20th Century Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Chinese Export Turquoise-Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs 13"
Pair of Vintage Chinese Export Turquoise-Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs 13"

Pair of Vintage Chinese Export Turquoise-Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs 13"

Located in Atlanta, GA

revived in export production hubs in southern China, particularly in Jingdezhen and Guangdong province

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair
Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair

Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair

By Herend

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely set of Chinese Export style Herend rust fishnet foo dogs with 24K gold accents

Category

Early 2000s Hungarian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair
1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair

1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are a personal favorite! This is a killer pair of 1970s large scale Chinese Export style foo

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Pair Chinese Export Giltwood Carvings of Crane Phoenix or Foo Dogs 19Ct
Antique Pair Chinese Export Giltwood Carvings of Crane Phoenix or Foo Dogs 19Ct

Antique Pair Chinese Export Giltwood Carvings of Crane Phoenix or Foo Dogs 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Impressive and quite rare Pair of Hand Carved Giltwood Hardwood hanging Wall Carvings of Chinese

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Harewood

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Asian Bronze and Inlaid Glass Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs. This unusual pair of Chinese export glazed ceramic foo

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

lions which date to the 1920's. This unusual pair of Chinese export foo dogs with exquisite detailing

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19/20th Cent) carved and painted monumental seated foo dogs with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dogs. Very nice substantial size. Each with moveable ball in mouth

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

$877Sale Price / set|25% Off

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Pasadena, TX

Chinese Foo Dogs sculptures are often placed in pairs at the entrances of temples, palaces, and

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) red lacquered carved figures of squatting foo dogs

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) red lacquered carved figures of squatting foo dogs

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer

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

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style gilt carved foo dog figures holding a open design ball

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese (19/20th Cent) green and yellow small porcelain reclining foo dog figures

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs. A large pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in Houston, TX

hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dogs or foo lions. This lovely pair of Chinese export foo dogs are

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners. Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs in ceramic, China 19th Century
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs in ceramic, China 19th Century

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs in ceramic, China 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of Antique Foo dogs done in. black painted ceramics. At a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Pair Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Standing Foo Dogs
Chinese Pair Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Standing Foo Dogs

Chinese Pair Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Standing Foo Dogs

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine and attractive pair of Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating from the first

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Vintage Chinese Yellow Glazed Tall Foo Dogs, Mid 20th Century, China
Pair Vintage Chinese Yellow Glazed Tall Foo Dogs, Mid 20th Century, China

Pair Vintage Chinese Yellow Glazed Tall Foo Dogs, Mid 20th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

foo lions, Chinese export, early to mid 20th century, China. The delightful pair of dogs or lions are

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Enamel

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

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century
Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century

Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

. Known as Shishi or Pinyin, these are Chinese Imperial guardian lions and often incorrectly call Foo Dogs

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs

1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs

Located in Lomita, CA

A Chinese Foo Dog Ginger red-copper glazed jar circa 1900 is ready for installation. The jar itself

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a pair of hand carved green stone Chinese Foo-Dog sculptures/figurines. They depict a pair

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs candle holders in ceramic, China 19th Century
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs candle holders in ceramic, China 19th Century

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs candle holders in ceramic, China 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of Antique Ceramic Foo Dogs done in ceramic as joss sticks

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

Located in Norwood, NJ

A fine pair of Chinese carved hardwood figures of Foo dogs from mid-20th century. These exquisite

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Carved Hardwood figure of Foo dogs with Rolling 'Pearls' & Puzzle Balls China Mid

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 4 Antique Foo Dogs, hand carved in soapstone, China 19th Century
Set of 4 Antique Foo Dogs, hand carved in soapstone, China 19th Century

Set of 4 Antique Foo Dogs, hand carved in soapstone, China 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

like the Chow Chow and Shih Tzu. Made in China in the 19th Century. All 4 foo dogs are in good antique

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

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

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

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions
Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Located in Lomita, CA

softness and elegance. Likely crafted in China in the mid to late 20th century, these foo dogs exemplify

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Vintage Chinese Wicker Foo Dogs From the Shanghai Collection
Pair of Vintage Chinese Wicker Foo Dogs From the Shanghai Collection

Pair of Vintage Chinese Wicker Foo Dogs From the Shanghai Collection

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Ultimate pair of mid century Chinese foo dogs with removable heads, ambitiously hand crafted in

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Carved Wooden Base Table Lamps
Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Carved Wooden Base Table Lamps

Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Carved Wooden Base Table Lamps

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Table Lamps is a striking blend of traditional

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Pomona, CA

In these matching pair of male and female lion/foo dogs with curling mane and bulging eyes, the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands

A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands. Each foo dog is made up

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Red Chinese Temple Doors Lacquered Architectural Panels With Foo Dogs Wall Art
Red Chinese Temple Doors Lacquered Architectural Panels With Foo Dogs Wall Art

Red Chinese Temple Doors Lacquered Architectural Panels With Foo Dogs Wall Art

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Removed Antique Asian Cabinet Doors. Heavily worn corners and edges, missing finish. One door has only a single hinge remaining. W 14 5/8 x H 26 5/8 x D 2 in.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century
Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century

Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Chinese hand carved stone Foo dogs resting on rectangular decorative carved plinths. 20th

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons
Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons

Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Pair of Superb Antique Chinese Hsien Feng - Xianfeng - Period Polychrome Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone, Enamel

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs

By Francis Valdemar von Platen Hallermund

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Chinese foo dogs, which I believe are book ends. I am not sure of the time period but they

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base
Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base

Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

19th Century Chinese Familie Rose Style Porcelain Vase Table Lamp. This ceramic urn has been

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Lucite, Porcelain

Large One-of-a-Kind Chinese Rosewood Table Mirror with Foo Dogs & Lattice Work
Large One-of-a-Kind Chinese Rosewood Table Mirror with Foo Dogs & Lattice Work

Large One-of-a-Kind Chinese Rosewood Table Mirror with Foo Dogs & Lattice Work

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible large one-of-a-kind Chinese rosewood table mirror with foo dogs & lattice work, circa

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Pair Han-Style Green Glaze Dogs
Pair Han-Style Green Glaze Dogs

Pair Han-Style Green Glaze Dogs

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a great pair of Chinese Green Glazed dog figures on plinths. The dogs date to the early to

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Matched Pair of Blue and White Chinese Export Vases
Matched Pair of Blue and White Chinese Export Vases

Matched Pair of Blue and White Chinese Export Vases

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Matched pair of blue and white Chinese export vases with exotic foo dogs ACC-69794.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Vases

Pair Sitting Blanc de Chine Fu Dogs
Pair Sitting Blanc de Chine Fu Dogs

Pair Sitting Blanc de Chine Fu Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of early 20th white porcelain fu dogs.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of Chinese Guardian lions, also known as Food Dogs, beautifully rendered in a rich

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Resin

Pair of Fine Lively Modeled Porcelain Dogs
Pair of Fine Lively Modeled Porcelain Dogs

Pair of Fine Lively Modeled Porcelain Dogs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of lively modeled porcelain dogs, Fine details and colors.

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Chinese Export Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Chinese export dogs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Chinese export dogs — often made from ceramic, porcelain and wood — can elevate any home. Chinese export dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese export dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Chinese Export Dogs?

Prices for Chinese export dogs start at $175 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $1,995.

A Close Look at Chinese-export Furniture

Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.

The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.

Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.

Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chinese Export Dogs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Chinese export porcelain, first look for a mark. Most pieces made after 1891 feature a maker's mark that you can research using authoritative online resources. Identifying older porcelain ware is more difficult. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chinese export porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.