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Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning nice scale pair of 20th century
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

H 10.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.13 in
Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs

Chinese Foo Dogs

H 22 in W 22 in D 14 in
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, 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

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

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully decorative pair of porcelain foo dogs, or guardian lions, beautifully glazed with
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

H 13 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
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

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

H 20 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of rusting Antique foo dogs, also known as "Chinese guardian lions," carry rich cultural significance
Category

Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures

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

H 23 in W 22 in D 35 in
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
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

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

H 11 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
noting that Foo dogs, or Guardian lions, hold profound significance in early Chinese culture, and they
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Pair of Chinese foo dogs

Pair of Chinese foo dogs

H 13.78 in W 13 in D 5.12 in
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, 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

H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

H 32 in W 27 in D 16 in
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12.25 in
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

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

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 14.5 in W 5.75 in D 4.5 in
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
terracotta foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are executed in fabulous and
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 7 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs. The jade, or stone resembling its pale green hue, beutifully exhibits
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two

H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 3.08 in
Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bi-color green hardstone carved to represent a pair of traditional Chinese foo dogs and lions. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions
Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions

Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions

H 4 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
foo dogs first appeared as lion representations. Since then, the Chinese guardian lion sign has become
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
the powerful beastly bodies. The Foo Dog lions are important Chinese mythical animals and symbols of
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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

H 16.5 in W 26 in D 17 in
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Chinese foo dogs concrete statue guardians lions stone garden 32" These stone foo dogs
Category

Late 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden

H 32 in W 15 in D 19.5 in
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are executed in fabulous and
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 19.75 in W 8.25 in D 19.25 in
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
lions or Imperial guardian lions, often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the West, are a common representation of
Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900
Located in New York, NY
symbolism of Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions, originated in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900
Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900

Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900

W 51.19 in L 72.84 in
Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a handsome pair of vintage Chinese ceramic foo lions hand-painted in traditional green and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths

Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths

H 30 in W 15 in D 18.5 in
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
. The lid of the jar features a foo dog, also known as a "Chinese guardian lion" or "lion of Buddha
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

H 23 in W 13 in D 13 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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

H 27 in W 15 in D 22 in
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of turquoise glazed Chinese Foo dog statues- circa 1880. Foo dogs were actually
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880

H 14 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
Fabulous pair of table lamps featuring wonderfully decorative ceramic figures of foo dogs, or
Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

H 25.99 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Antique Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Ningshia Rug Chinese Peking Silk Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
History The symbolism of Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Ningshia Rug Chinese Peking Silk Tapestry
Antique Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Ningshia Rug Chinese Peking Silk Tapestry

Antique Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Ningshia Rug Chinese Peking Silk Tapestry

W 36.62 in L 59.85 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Extraordinary pair of fine and rare and very large pair of glazed terra cotta decorative foo dog or
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

H 39 in W 26 in D 16 in
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Located in DEVENTER, NL
These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

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H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 23.23 in
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing Dynasty, late 17th - late 19th centuries, China
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

H 13.5 in W 4 in D 5 in
Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Located in High Wycombe, GB
dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases

Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases

H 2.37 in W 1.66 in D 1.11 in
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China

H 10 in W 4 in D 5 in
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

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

H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
with pierced geometric design. These lion dogs or Foo dogs are an architectural ornament used as
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Located in Ixelles, BE
Chinese ceramic art. Foo dogs, also known as guardian lions or temple lions, are iconic mythical creatures
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty

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H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs

H 15 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
the Majolica style green, yellow and aubergine glaze. Chinese Foo Dogs Imperial guardian lions
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

H 43 in W 19.25 in D 23.75 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern
Located in Richmond, CA
dynamic essence of Foo Dogs, also known as guardian lions, which have graced the entrances of Chinese
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern

H 3.04 in W 4.85 in D 3.04 in
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

H 13.25 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of fu dogs sit at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2

H 17 in W 7 in D 8 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
about 700gm unpacked Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese Foo Dogs or Lion Dogs with fine detail
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

H 4.3 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Metal

PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s

PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s

H 11.8 in W 8.1 in D 5.1 in
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Located in Miami, FL
" dogs are actually the lion guardians that historically were considered to offer protection. China
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness

H 10 in Dm 4.75 in
Chinese 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
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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

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

H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Marble

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Located in Dayton, OH
32" Chinese concrete male foo dog Guardian lion statue sculpture Fu Feng Shui The perfect
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Concrete

Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui

Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui

H 32 in W 15 in D 19 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940

H 4.38 in W 2.63 in D 2 in
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Vases with Foo Dogs and Inscriptions China, early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Qing More Art

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions

Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions, Early 20th century

H 17 in W 8 in D 8 in
Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of multicolored vintage glazed terra cotta Chinese foo dogs. These very imposing foo lions
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs

H 19.25 in W 9.25 in D 12 in
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small dancing lions/foo dogs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

H 11.42 in Dm 4.73 in
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
pair of Foo Dogs and a nice size for any room. Foo Dogs also known as Guardian Lions symbolize
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 26.5 in W 17 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs Set of two with black eyes and open mouth. These turquoise Foo Dogs
Category

Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s

Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s

H 11.03 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 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
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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

H 21 in W 24 in D 14 in
Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Located in Torino, IT
A pair of porcelain foo lions or foo dogs decorated in a pleasing combination of green and yellow
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty

Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty

H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in soapstone depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair

Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair

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Chinese Foo Lions Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Chinese foo lions dogs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Chinese foo lions dogs — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. We have 274 antique and vintage Chinese foo lions dogs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Chinese foo lions dogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco Chinese foo lions dogs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Chinese foo lions dogs over the years, but those made by Herend, Mason's Ironstone and Woshing are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Chinese Foo Lions Dogs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,430, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $150,000 highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Foo Lions Dogs
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    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.

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