Chinese Temple Dogs
174
8
2
to
20
127
48
182
182
182
2
1
1
1
18
66
90
10
34
22
12
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
2
1
62
49
40
29
22
164
154
143
11
4
Sort By
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
Rare Oversize Antique Peking Chinese Art Deco Rug Blue
12'10" x 17'6"
391cm x 534cm
"THIS RUG
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
, similar to the structure of society in the Middle Kingdom (earthly China).
Chinese temple Dogs
Weight
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 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
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
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
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.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Elm
H 26.63 in W 14.63 in D 2 in
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
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
Free Shipping
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 23.23 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, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
known as Foo Dogs. Decorated in the Majolica style bright green and yellow toned overglaze polychrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in
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
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
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 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 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
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs
Great look to this pair which are a perfect left and right
Category
Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Free Shipping
H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 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
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 Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern
Located in Richmond, CA
Behold a vibrant pair of Chinese Famille Jaune Foo Dogs, a magnificent representation of Chinese
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 3.04 in W 4.85 in D 3.04 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
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
H 11.8 in W 8.1 in D 5.1 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Brass
H 4.3 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 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
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture.
Jade, probably 18th Century.
5 x 20 cm.
Good
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
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
H 4.38 in W 2.63 in D 2 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 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
These guardian statues were traditionally found standing sentry in front of palaces, temples, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 25.99 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mid 20th century glazed terracotta foo dogs with a great colors. This is a good looking
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Bradenton, FL
indicating they are hand made. Used to guard the entryway to temples and homes of the very rich, they depict
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
, the protective temple guardians placed flanking the entrances of Buddhist religious pagodas and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
called foo dogs or fu dogs.
Foo dogs were originally displayed outdoors. These Chinese guardian lions
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is known as Foo Dogs or Fu
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues
Materials
Stone
19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
lion statues after native dogs for guarding their temples and palaces, as nobody in ancient China had
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
plates in the shape of ruyi symbols. Originally a Daoist symbol from ancient Chinese mythology, the ruyi
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
were often placed at the entrances of palaces, temples, and homes to guard and protect. Foo dogs are
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
with power and prosperity, detailed statues like these were often only reserved for Asian temples
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
home in 19th-century China. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, the mythical creatures are believed to be
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
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
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
protectors and are traditionally placed at the thresholds of sacred spaces, such as homes, temples, and tombs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog sculpture from the 19th century, mounted on
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 31 in W 12 in D 11 in
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
temples.
The temple guardian has a peaceful and smiling face. He is dressed in armor.
The dogs of Fô are
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 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
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Concrete
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
Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
These magnificent Chinese temple lions are true works of art, masterfully crafted with incredible
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Qing Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Handmade Blue White Lions Porcelain Vase, in Stock
Located in 景德镇市, CN
in China.
In Chinese culture, lions symbolize power, protection, and auspiciousness. They are often
Category
2010s Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Roof Tiles
Located in Forney, TX
- Guardian Lions that adorn roof edges of Chinese religious temples, official buildings and important
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
Cloisonné Presentation Vases
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of Chinese cloisonné presentation vases. These oversized pieces, more than three
Category
20th Century Chinese Vases
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
lion dogs or foo dogs.
In Chinese culture, two lions are placed in front of a building to guard its
Category
Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Late 17th Century Japanese Screen. Puppy and Kittens on Gold Leaf.
Located in Kyoto, JP
awareness of realistic sketching, these cats and dogs were inspired by Chinese paintings from the 12th
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
polygonal base. As is common with foo dogs, their mouths are open. The name foo dog is actually a mistake
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
at the entrance to shrines or temples.
A nine character inscription in Chinese seal script has been
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Vintage Chinese Yin Yang Meditation Lotus Ningxia Temple Runner Area Ru
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
rows in a Buddhist temple.
Two pairs playing fo-dogs on a field of scrolling lotus flowers and vines
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
W 29.53 in L 66.93 in
Pair of Extra Large Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Keiloon Fu Temple Statue, China
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Stunning pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs.
Large pair at almost four feet tall.
In ancient Chinese
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Statues
19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of mid-19th century Qing dynasty carved walnut Shanxi temple foo dogs.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Chinese Temple Dogs", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Chinese Temple Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Chinese temple dogs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Chinese temple dogs — often made from ceramic, stone and metal — can elevate any home. Chinese temple dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese temple dogs made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Chinese Temple Dogs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $159,986 highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Temple Dogs
- 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.
More Ways To Browse
Antique Ceramic Dog Figurines
Carrera Marble Lions
Blue White Antique Ginger Jar Lamps
Jadeite Vase
Soapstone Foo Dogs
Gatekeeper Statues
Yellow Temple Jar
Chinese Celadon Ginger Jar
Joss Stick Holder
Nio Guardians
Jadeite Perfume
Pho Dog
Pho Dogs
Antique Ceramic Dog Statue
Black Female Buddha Sculpture
Cast Iron Foo
Celadon Foo Dogs
Chinese Zodiac Porcelain