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Cloisonne Foo Dogs

Bronze Chinese Cloisonne Table Lamp with Foo Guard Dogs
Bronze Chinese Cloisonne Table Lamp with Foo Guard 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.

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Chinese Cloisonné Censer

Unavailable

H 8.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in

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 lid handle.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

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Antique Oversized Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floor Vase with Foo Dogs 19thC
Antique Oversized Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floor Vase with Foo Dogs 19thC

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 1/2"w x 9 1/2"d

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs
Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs

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, all reserved on a bright yellow ground. Amazing foo dog or foo lion handles and l...

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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

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Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands
Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands

Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions on wood stands, circa 1940.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs

Located in Long Island City, NY

The plate is enameled with a polychrome image of Foo dogs surrounded by a blossoming flower pattern on white ground made in the Cloisonne technique.

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Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Foo Puppies
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Foo Puppies

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 decorated with colorful floral designs over an alluring blue background featuring a bowt...

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Massive Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions
Massive Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions

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.

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Pair of Cloisonné Champlevé Jewel Tone Jars with Foo Dogs
Pair of Cloisonné Champlevé Jewel Tone Jars with Foo Dogs

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 of coral, turquoise, lapis, jade, pearl and sapphire on the gold background indicates...

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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
    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.
  • 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.