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Cloisonne Foo Dogs

Bronze Chinese Cloisonne Table Lamp with Foo Guard Dogs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chinese cloisonne enamel on a bronze table lamp. Measures: 8" diameter x 20" tall.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Located in Long Island City, NY
polychrome image of Foo dogs surrounded by a blossoming flower pattern on white ground made in the Cloisonne
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

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Chinese Cloisonné Censer
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese cloisonné censer with foo dogs supporting the three legs and a gilt lion doubling as the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Cloisonné Censer
Chinese Cloisonné Censer
H 8.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Oversized Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floor Vase with Foo Dogs 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oversized Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floor Vase with Foo Dogs 19thC Measures - 20"h x 9 1
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Cloisonne 'Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and cover. Body is enameled with polychrome floral scrolls
Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands
Located in Queens, NY
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions on wood stands, circa 1940. Very
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair of Cloisonne and Bronze Feng Shui Pixiu Dragon, Foo Dogs on Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions mid 20th century. Very fine quality
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Foo Puppies
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of antique Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper foo dogs or puppies elaborately
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Massive Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Pomona, CA
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions circa 1900 - 1940. Very fine quality
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cloisonné Champlevé Jewel Tone Jars with Foo Dogs
Located in SOMIS, CA
A pair of exceptional Champlevé cloisonné jars with golden foo dogs finials. Stunning gem colors
Category

20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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Cloisonne Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of cloisonne foo dogs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, enamel and bronze, all cloisonne foo dogs available were constructed with great care. Cloisonne foo dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Ando Jubei produced beautiful cloisonne foo dogs that are worth considering.

How Much are Cloisonne Foo Dogs?

Cloisonne foo dogs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $10,950, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $585,000.
Questions About Cloisonne Foo Dogs
  • 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.
  • 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
    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.