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Pair Of Large Antique Chinese Foo Dog Figurines
Pair Of Large Antique Chinese Foo Dog Figurines

Pair Of Large Antique Chinese Foo Dog Figurines

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine pair of matching antique Chinese porcelain vases, each of a rectangular form, the exterior is covered with a deep crimson glaze and decorated with highly detailed images of va...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Polychrome Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps
Pair Polychrome Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps

Pair Polychrome Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Multicolored green, yellow, blue and brown porcelain Chinese foo dogs table lamps, with new custom silk shades and original finials. Much in the manner of James Mont.

Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stone Painted Chinese Foo Dog Book Ends
Pair of Stone Painted Chinese Foo Dog Book Ends

Pair of Stone Painted Chinese Foo Dog Book Ends

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of hand painted foo dog bookends that are sitting on a red and black pedestal. They are made from stone. They are felted on the bottom.

Category

20th Century Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Armature Lamp Featuring a Chinese Foo Dog by William Haines
Armature Lamp Featuring a Chinese Foo Dog by William Haines

Armature Lamp Featuring a Chinese Foo Dog by William Haines

By William Billy Haines

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Sophisticated table lamp featuring a ceramic Chinese guardian lion, (known in the west as a foot or temple dog), set on a lacquered armature base. Custom designed by William Haines. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Wood, Ceramic

Mid-Century Large Scale Chinese Foo Dog Ceramic Pottery Figurines - Set of 2
Mid-Century Large Scale Chinese Foo Dog Ceramic Pottery Figurines - Set of 2

Mid-Century Large Scale Chinese Foo Dog Ceramic Pottery Figurines - Set of 2

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a set of large scale mid-century Chinese Export foo dog figurines. One has a paw on a reticulated ball, while the other has a paw on a foo cub.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Foo Dog Table Lamps
Foo Dog Table Lamps

Foo Dog Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of hand-painted Chinese Foo Dog table lamps from Itlay with their original shades. 12" height of body & 24" height to shade rest.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs - a Pair
Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs - a Pair

Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Vintage Pair of Ceramic Glaze Polychrome Chinese foo dog sculptures. Features a color palette of cream, green blue and brown. this pair has a nice size that could be use on a firepla...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Antique 19th Century Chinese "Famille Rose" Porcelain Vases, circa 1880
Pair Antique 19th Century Chinese "Famille Rose" Porcelain Vases, circa 1880

Pair Antique 19th Century Chinese "Famille Rose" Porcelain Vases, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Wonderful price for this old pair of Chinese Foo Dog Vases. Last photo is for size, shape and color reference.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Foo Dog Chinese Art Deco Rug
Foo Dog Chinese Art Deco Rug

Foo Dog Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Art Deco rug featuring a dragon foo dog.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Foo Dog Pictorial Chinese 20th Century Wool Rug
Foo Dog Pictorial Chinese 20th Century Wool Rug

Foo Dog Pictorial Chinese 20th Century Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Compelling Chinese rug with a motif full of happy foo dogs, circa 1940. The field is a peach tone, with navy and light blue accents Measures: 5'3" x 8'2".

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Folk Art Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Vases and Covers, c. 1775
Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Vases and Covers, c. 1775

Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Vases and Covers, c. 1775

Located in Atlanta, GA

Each lid with finial formed as a Chinese Foo dog. William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique interiors since 1956.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs
Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs

Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs

Located in Lincoln, GB

The body is adorned with black-painted Chinese Foo Dog (guardian lion) motifs on opposing sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Terracota Foo Dog
Chinese Terracota Foo Dog

Chinese Terracota Foo Dog

Located in Redding, CT

Chinese terracotta foo dog. Intricate detail to this statue that is in a matte olive green wash.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Clay

Chinese Cloisonne Foo Dog

Chinese Cloisonne Foo Dog

Located in New York, NY

Traditional Chinese cloisonne foo dog with stylized motif of red, blue and green on yellow ground.

Category

20th Century Chinese Vases and Vessels

Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dog Candlesticks
Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dog Candlesticks

Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dog Candlesticks

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Porcelain foo dog candlesticks Circa 1860 The Chinese Export porcelain foo dog candlesticks or joss sticks are modeled with the dogs seated on all fours and facing...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Ceramic Foo Dog, 1970s
Large Chinese Ceramic Foo Dog, 1970s

Large Chinese Ceramic Foo Dog, 1970s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Large artisan ceramic foo dog on an ebonized resin base, China, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog

Located in London, GB

A well carved Foo dog in a hard limestone. Nicely weathered dating it mid 20th century.

Category

20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair
Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair

Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Bookends, seated on rectangular bases. 12.5" H x 4.75" W x 2.5" D.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Brass Pot with Foo Dog Legs
Chinese Brass Pot with Foo Dog Legs

Chinese Brass Pot with Foo Dog Legs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Wonderful and exotic Chinese brass pot with foo dog legs

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Chinese Blue Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair
Chinese Blue Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair

Chinese Blue Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Peacock Blue Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Bookends. 13" H x 4.5" W x 3" D.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Signed Chinese Bronze Censer w/ Foo Dog
Signed Chinese Bronze Censer w/ Foo Dog

Signed Chinese Bronze Censer w/ Foo Dog

Located in Rochester, NY

Open work decorated lid w/ raised foo dog at center. Beautiful aged patina to bowl / lid with a more golden color.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Foo Dog
Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Foo Dog

Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Foo Dog

Located in Kastrup, DK

18th-19th century Chinese carved stone sculpture depicting a Foo Dog.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

A Chinese Glazed Shiwan Pottery Foo Dog
A Chinese Glazed Shiwan Pottery Foo Dog

A Chinese Glazed Shiwan Pottery Foo Dog

Located in Austin, TX

A large shiwan pottery figure of a frolicking female foo dog. She carries a streaming ribbon in her slightly opened mouth, while a cub plays underfoot. Her long, bushy tail has been ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Famille Noir Foo Dog Table Lamps
Chinese Famille Noir Foo Dog Table Lamps

Chinese Famille Noir Foo Dog Table Lamps

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Pair of antique Chinese famille noir vases made of enameled porcelain with applied gilt lizards and figural foo dog handles.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal Statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, tem...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Covered Tripod Censer
Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Covered Tripod Censer

Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Covered Tripod Censer

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Covered Tripod Censer, with dragon head mask handles with rings, surmounted by foo dog clutching ball and rope toy in it's mouth, on fitted carved wood st...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Covered Tripod Censer
Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Covered Tripod Censer

Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Covered Tripod Censer

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Covered Tripod Censer, with dragon head mask handles with rings, surmounted by foo lion, on fitted carved wood stand.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Covered Tripod Censer
Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Covered Tripod Censer

Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Covered Tripod Censer

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Covered Tripod Censer, with incised taotie design to each side and two dragon head mask handles with ring, surmounted by foo lion, on fitted carved wood s...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Lead Foo Dog Figural Candleholders
Pair of Chinese Lead Foo Dog Figural Candleholders

Pair of Chinese Lead Foo Dog Figural Candleholders

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Foo dogs with glass eyes, moveable whiskers, standing on a plinth base raised on scalloped bracket feet. Condition: One prick is broken off, there is red candle wax residue on figur...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Lead

Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Pair of Foo Dog Candlesticks
Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Pair of Foo Dog Candlesticks

Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Pair of Foo Dog Candlesticks

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export porcelain pair of foo dog candlesticks, Circa 1840-1860 The Chinese Export porcelain foo dog candlesticks are modeled with the dogs seated on all fours with three paw...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

Located in Sheridan, CO

This unusually large foo dog displays fierce countenances. It hold the traditional 'ball'.

Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Vase, 19th Century
Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Vase, 19th Century

Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Vase, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This baluster vase (22.5 tall) is decorated with classic iron red Foo dogs (lions). One big Foo dog defines the front of the vase surrounded by 4 small ones.

Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair

Located in Pomona, CA

Therefore, people also call them in Foo Dog means bring you peace and lucky. This beautiful pair of unique Foo Dog is made from Porcelain in beautiful Turquoise color.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Foo Dog Garden Seat
Foo Dog Garden Seat

Foo Dog Garden Seat

Located in Pomona, CA

Female foo dog garden seat. Ceramic hand-painted sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing Silver Plated Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamps
Chinese Qing Silver Plated Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamps

Chinese Qing Silver Plated Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese late Qing dynasty pair of table lamps with silver plated bronze foo dogs or foo dragons, mounted on ebonized wood bases. The sculptures have intricate metal carving and date ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Komainu Guardian Lion Foo Dog Blue 19cm
Vintage Chinese Komainu Guardian Lion Foo Dog Blue 19cm

Vintage Chinese Komainu Guardian Lion Foo Dog Blue 19cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A collector's item from the second half of the 20th century, China. Unmarked. This statuette depicts a Foo Dog, originating from China.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Porcelain Joss Stick Foo Dog Table Lamp
Chinese Porcelain Joss Stick Foo Dog Table Lamp

Chinese Porcelain Joss Stick Foo Dog Table Lamp

Located in Essex, MA

The pooch painted in greens, browns and orange with paw on a pierces ball, cartouche shaped base, mounted on an ebonized base with enamelled cartouche, leaf tip bronze feet. Light st...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Chinese Quing Porcelain Umbrella Holder with Foo Dog Motif
Chinese Quing Porcelain Umbrella Holder with Foo Dog Motif

Chinese Quing Porcelain Umbrella Holder with Foo Dog Motif

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Export Quing dynasty large cylindrical vase or umbrella holder with an iron red & black foo dog or foo lion.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Canton Foo Dog Porcelain Candlesticks, circa 1840-1860
Chinese Export Canton Foo Dog Porcelain Candlesticks, circa 1840-1860

Chinese Export Canton Foo Dog Porcelain Candlesticks, circa 1840-1860

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Canton foo dog porcelain candlesticks, circa 1840-1860.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Foo Dog Garden Seats
Foo Dog Garden Seats

Foo Dog Garden Seats

Sold|$1,500 / set

Foo Dog Garden Seats

Located in Pomona, CA

Pair of female foo dogs. Ceramic sculptures hand-painted.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Statues

Chinese Black Porcelain Dragon Lamp with Foo Dog Handles
Chinese Black Porcelain Dragon Lamp with Foo Dog Handles

Chinese Black Porcelain Dragon Lamp with Foo Dog Handles

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant hand-painted Chinese porcelain dragon lamp with foo dogs at handles. Shade measures 14" D x 14 W x 11" H.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Rooftop Finial in the Form of a Foo Dog
Chinese Rooftop Finial in the Form of a Foo Dog

Chinese Rooftop Finial in the Form of a Foo Dog

Located in Chicago, IL

The peak of the roof was often decorated with tiles featuring mythological creatures and other protective talismans. This foo dog was placed at the end of a row of decorative figures.

Category

20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts
A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts

A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts

Located in London, GB

A Pair of C20th Decorative Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog/Lion Mounts. Nicely carved having contrasting red lacquer ears.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Striking Chinese Cinnabar Table Lamp with Foo Dog on Lid
Striking Chinese Cinnabar Table Lamp with Foo Dog on Lid

Striking Chinese Cinnabar Table Lamp with Foo Dog on Lid

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Striking red carved wood Chinese cinnabar table lamp having a sculptural round lidded urn like shape with handles and detailed foo dog finial as well as 3 carved feet. 27.5” H to fin...

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Sancai Glazed Pottery Dog of Foo Incense Holder
Chinese Qing Sancai Glazed Pottery Dog of Foo Incense Holder

Chinese Qing Sancai Glazed Pottery Dog of Foo Incense Holder

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine Chinese Qing sancai glazed red clay pottery dog of foo incense holder figure dating from the 20th century.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Bronze Foo Dog Form Censer
Bronze Foo Dog Form Censer

Bronze Foo Dog Form Censer

Located in Austin, TX

A Chinese censer in the form of a whimsical foo dog or lion.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dog or Shishi Sculptures
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dog or Shishi Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dog or Shishi Sculptures

Located in Milford, NH

A fine pair of nicely carved Chinese marble Foo Dog sculptures, commonly called Shishi or Chinese guardian lions, each presented on a rectangular decorated pedestal, with one head sl...

Category

20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Iron Red Foo Dog Porcelain Ginger Jars
Pair of Chinese Iron Red Foo Dog Porcelain Ginger Jars

Pair of Chinese Iron Red Foo Dog Porcelain Ginger Jars

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese porcelain ceramic quadrilateral ginger jars with wooden lids, the vessel exteriors hand-painted with iron red foo dog or lion figures, lotus flowers in the famille ro...

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

19th century Chinese spinach Jade and ivory foo dog box
19th century Chinese spinach Jade and ivory foo dog box

19th century Chinese spinach Jade and ivory foo dog box

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An unusual box hand carved out of Spinach jade, with a hand carved ivory Foo dog on top. This box dates to the 19th Century. The dog has been re-glued and there is some glue residue.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

Materials

Ivory

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Foo Dog topped Ginger Jars
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Foo Dog topped Ginger Jars

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Foo Dog topped Ginger Jars

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large pair of blue and white Chinese ginger jars with foo dog topped lids.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red
Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red

Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red

Located in Astoria, NY

Each vase has one large foo dog on the front of the vase surrounded by smaller ones.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain
Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain

Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain

Located in Poperinge, BE

A charming pair of blue Foo Dog figurines, small temple lions, made of turquoise-glazed Chinese porcelain, late 20th century, unmarked and unnumbered.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Made Cloisonne Foo Dog Statuary - Pair
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Made Cloisonne Foo Dog Statuary - Pair

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Made Cloisonne Foo Dog Statuary - Pair

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of magnificent Chinese Cloisonné Foo Dog are the perfect decor pieces.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Carved Wood Foo Dog
Large Carved Wood Foo Dog

Large Carved Wood Foo Dog

Located in Norwalk, CT

Lare carved wood foo dog seems to be carved from one piece of wood --with reticulated ball inside the mouth. Gloss painted finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Pair of Hardstone Figural Foo Dog Ink Stamps C1930
Antique Chinese Pair of Hardstone Figural Foo Dog Ink Stamps C1930

Antique Chinese Pair of Hardstone Figural Foo Dog Ink Stamps C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Pair of Chinese Hardstone Figural Foo Dog Ink Stamps C1930 Measures - 7.5"H x 2.25"W x 2.25"D

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Floral Foo dog
Antique 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Floral Foo dog

Antique 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Floral Foo dog

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Condition minimal enamel loss and foo dog restuck. Size 75x85mm DiameterxHeight Period 18th century 19th century Qing (1661 - 1912).

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese foo dog you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Chinese foo dog — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Chinese foo dog you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese foo dog made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese foo dog that is appealing in its simplicity, but Herend, James Mont and Sarreid Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chinese Foo Dog?

Prices for a Chinese foo dog can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $19,895, while the average can fetch as much as $1,717.
Questions About Chinese Foo Dog
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.