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Enamel Foo Dogs

Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Chinese enameled Foo Dogs, crafted from 925 sterling silver
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2
$2,450 / set
H 2.75 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands. Each foo dog is made up
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of Superb Antique Chinese Hsien Feng - Xianfeng - Period Polychrome Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone, 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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Brass

Antique PAIR Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs fine detail gilded & enamelled, Qing 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
tradition. The figures have open mouths, typical of Chinese Foo dogs. These pieces are very well hand cast
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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Bronze

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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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Bronze Chinese Cloisonne Table Lamp with Foo Guard Dogs
Bronze Chinese Cloisonne Table Lamp with Foo Guard Dogs
$934 Sale Price
25% Off
H 20 in Dm 8 in
Pair Vintage Chinese Yellow Glazed Tall Foo Dogs, Mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fun and colorful pair of vintage Chinese famille jaune glazed porcelain tall (15") foo dogs or
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Enamel

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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. Very
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

1970s Pair of Enameled Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Marbella, ES
Magnificent pair of Foo Dogs, traditional figures of Chinese culture, crafted from glazed porcelain
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Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics

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Ceramic

1970s Pair of Enameled Porcelain Foo Dogs
1970s Pair of Enameled Porcelain Foo Dogs
H 12.6 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 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
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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
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding.
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Urns

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Enamel

Pair Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic "Fang Ding"
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for protection of the exterior and a lid with a female Fu / Foo dog to
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Urns

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Enamel

Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Urns

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Enamel

Asian Tibetan Enamel Jeweled Kylin Foo Dog, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Asian Tibetan assembled pair of enamel jeweled gilt metal Kylin foo dogs or guardian lions, one
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20th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair Chinese Porcelain Old Vintage Buddhist Kangxi Lions Foo Dogs Vintage
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair vintage Chinese export porcelain Kangxi style buddhist lions in three color glaze, circa 20th century. 9 3/4" high, 4" wide, 2 1/2" deep. Excellent condition.
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20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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
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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 Hand Enamelled Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Stockholm, SE
These are a good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a male
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Porcelain, Hand Enamelled, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Tibetan Enamel Jeweled Foo Lions / Dogs Snuff Bottles
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Tibetan enamel jeweled Foo lions/dogs snuff bottles This detailed mythical
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Large Sancai Buddha Foo Lions Dogs
Located in Wilton, CT
Good true pair antique Chinese porcelain Buddhist lions in sancai glaze, circa 1910. 10" high, 4" wide, 3" deep. One with impressed China mark, the other with ink stamp mark. Excelle...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Polychromed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs on Stands-Green, Yellow, Red
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese polychromed porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions on stands. Their front legs are
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Toshikane Japanese Porcelain & Silver Foo Dog Cufflinks, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
painted enameled porcelain foo dogs are incredibly detailed mixing shades of a deep aqua blue and gold
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Pair of Miniature Vintage Enamel Foo Dogs
Located in SOMIS, CA
This pair of enamel foo dogs are exquisite. Their heads and one of the balls move with motion. The
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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Miniature Vintage Enamel Foo Dogs
Pair of Miniature Vintage Enamel Foo Dogs
H 1.45 in W 1.45 in D 0.45 in
Pair of Turquoise-Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
pools in the recesses, adding depth to the sculpture. Chinese Foo dogs are creatures with bodies that
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20th Century Taiwanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

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
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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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Large Meiji Era Cloisonne Vase with amazing bird decoration
Large Meiji Era Cloisonne Vase with amazing bird decoration
$3,000 Sale Price
25% Off
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Spode Dessert Service, Ship Pattern no. 3133 on Stone China, 1813-1822
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René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920
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Chinese Export Platter, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
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Chinese Export Platter, circa 1820
Chinese Export Platter, circa 1820
$7,500
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$6,000
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$59,995
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Important Documented Qing Dynasty Chinese Deep Relief Rosewood Cabinet
$10,200 Sale Price
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Enamel Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of enamel foo dogs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique enamel foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. Enamel foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Satsuma and Herend each produced beautiful enamel foo dogs that are worth considering.

How Much are Enamel Foo Dogs?

Prices for enamel foo dogs start at $795 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $3,941.
Questions About Enamel 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.