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18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
Located in Milan, IT
, distinguished by an exquisitely drawn lion dog, which is an auspicious symbol of protection and power
Category
Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chinese Imperial Foo Dog, 18th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
, clouds, shrubs, tree branches and the indomitable guardian lion, also known as Buddha's dog or foo dog
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mandarin nine lion dog carpet. The
polychrome cloud wreath has exuberant, almost Baroque volutes at the
Category
Antique 1750s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gold Ningxia Chinese Chair Back Rug
Located in New York, NY
Ningxia specialty. Often gold, as here, they employed familiar motives such as the lion dog above
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Peking Rug with Fortune Symbols in Ivory, Navy, Baby Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Chinese Peking with Lion Dog and Symbols for Fortune, Prosperity, and Long Life. A beautiful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century Chinese Ningxia Main Hall Carpet ( 12'8''x13'4''- 385 x 405 )
Located in New York, NY
Main Hall Carpet
Ningxia
North Central China
First Half of the 18th century
Measures: 12'8" x 13'4
Category
Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Peking Blue & Copper Brown Wool Rug, Rare Kirin Design by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Kirin (or lion dog) designs in the field believed to represent a dramatic change in history or the death
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century Pair of Ningxia Pillar Carpets ( 4' x 6'8" - 122 x 203 )
Located in New York, NY
and Buddhist symbols including a lion dog, deer, conch shell, cloud bands, cloud knots, etc. No side
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty lacquerware vases or urns featuring foo dog or
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of magnificent Chinese Stone Lion Statuary. They are hand carved from marble stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Stone
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
H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
jadeite seal stone is the skillfully carved figure of a foo dog or guardian lion that sits majestically
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
H 6.3 in W 3.12 in D 3.12 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
H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
A stunning pair of Door plates, they
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Concrete
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese late Qing dynasty early 20th century porcelain hat stand vase, reticulated with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 11.42 in Dm 4.73 in
Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian chalkware painted sculpture / statue in the shape of a Chinese guardian lion / foo
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 14 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
, or Chinese guardian lions, are fun accents for any coffee table or bookcase. Each piece was
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Guan Yu sitting on a Fo dog.
The guardian and the dog are on a base whose feet recall the shape of the
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
dog lion. Also known as shizi, fu lions such as this were traditionally placed beside the entrance or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
hair and a lively expression. Also known as shizi, fu dog lions such as this were traditionally placed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Foo Lion Dog Green and Yellow Ceramic, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A single ceramic Lion Foo dog decorative object, circa early-20th century, 1930s, China. This Lion
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
. Also known as shizi, fu dog lions such as this were traditionally placed beside the entrance or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
decorated with a mythical fu lion dog amid peony blossoms, symbols of summer, love, and affection. A
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Turquoise Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Foo dog, fu dog, fu lions, foo lions. fu lion.
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues
Materials
Stone
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderful pair of vintage Chinese Foo dog statues converted into small table lamps. These dog
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Carnelian Agate Fu Dog Incense Burner Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Well crafted Chinese carved amber agate carnelian censer incense burner with lidded fu dog lion
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
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Overall: 30" High, 22" Wide, 9.5" Deep
Foo dog / Foo lion: 25" High, 7" Wide, 9.5" Deep;
Base: 5" High
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Fu Dog Stone Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
is the grinning face of a mythical fu lion dog. Known as shizi, this mythical creature is thought to
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain covered jars with foo lions, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Guardian Fu Dog Ink Stone, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
prepared his ink. A symbol of protection, the lion-like beast bears the features of a shih-tzu, a dog
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Sandstone
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Located in Houston, TX
single, never a pair.
Amazing antique Chinese bronze sculpture or figure of a foo dog or foo lion is a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Sheridan, CO
Large Chinese Foo lion. Predominantly green glaze with golden yellow detail attributed to Tang
Category
Antique 1820s Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Pine
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of intricately carved limestone fu lions once protected the entry of a grand courtyard
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hand carved bamboo Foo or Lion Dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
accompany ritual ancestor worship. Also known as shizi, pairs of fu dog lions are believed to be benevolent
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique colored glaze ceramic lion statuary are hand made and hand carved
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Ceramic
Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE
Dimensions: 38 cm, 15” High
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
.
China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Each Fo Dog / Shizi is seated on a wooden base, its mouth open with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Stone Garden Sculpture inspired in Guardian Lion Foo Dogs from Chinese Culture
Category
20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Exquisite Chinese Famille Rose Foo Dog Motif Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Chinese Famille rose foo dog motif vase, now as a Lamp
Profusely decorated with numerous
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
black custom made base. Created in China during the 19th century this foo dog sculpture features a lion
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 31 in W 12 in D 11 in
Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions
Located in Essex, MA
Brightly painted with a male and female foo dog or Buddhistic lion one holding a ball for the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood daybed from the 19th century, with carved foo dog guardian
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Bamboo, Elm
H 27.5 in W 79.5 in D 30.5 in
2 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
round form with hammered dovetailed body that features copper foo dog / dragon / lion ring handles
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass
H 8 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
3 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
form with hammered dovetailed body that features foo dog / dragon / lion ring handles. The smallest
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 20 in D 20 in
4 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
form with hammered dovetailed body that features foo dog / dragon / lion ring handles. The smallest
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 20 in D 20 in
3 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring round form with hammered dovetailed body that features foo dog / dragon / lion ring handles. The
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 20 in D 20 in
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Carved Marble Fu Dog Panels
Located in Chicago, IL
. The female fu dog (or fu lion) guards her pup while the male toys with a ball, which represents the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
Located in Asheville, NC
lidded top completes this piece with its symbolic Chinese Foo Dog also known as Guardian Lion. Wire loop
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Wire
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- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese guardian lions are called shishi or stone lions. In English, they are colloquially referred to as lion dogs or foo dogs. Shishi are typically made out of stone. On 1stDibs, find your own stone lions from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese 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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