Delft Foo Dog
Pair of Blue and White Royal Sphinx Delft Ginger Jars with Foo Dog Lids
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
chrysanthemums on an ivory ground. Each antique jar is surmounted by a domed lid topped with a whimsical Foo dog
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
$1,600 / set
H 17.5 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Blue and White Faience Royal Sphinx Delft Ginger Jars with Foo Dog Lids
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
chrysanthemums on an ivory ground. Each antique jar is surmounted by a domed lid topped with a whimsical Foo dog
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
$1,800 / set
H 17.5 in Dm 9 in
A Pair of Dutch Delft Covered Vases with Foo Dog Finials
Located in New York, NY
A pair of tin-glazed polychrome covered vases with foo dog finials, each topped with whimsical blue
Category
Vintage 1920s French Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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Delft Vases 17th century Style Earthenware Blue White Tall Baluster Vases a pair
By Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair tall antique Dutch Delft baluster vases with foo dog finial
Hand made and painted in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft
H 26.4 in Dm 12.9 in
Pair of 18th Century Delft Lidded Jars, Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of 18th century delft jars, chinoiserie décor with foo dog lids, some early restoration. In
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles Polychrome Ginger Jar Vase Foo Lion Dog
By Royal Delft
Located in Dayton, OH
Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles lidded jar. Hand painted with flowers and figural fu dog lid. Marked
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Dutch Large Boch Delft Foo Dog Royal Sphinx Lidded Vase or Urn
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous 20th century Dutch large Boch delft foo dog royal sphinx lidded vase or urn.
Dutch
Category
20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Urns
Materials
Pottery
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Questions About Delft Foo Dog
- What are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional 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.
- What is the meaning of foo dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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.
- 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 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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