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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel
$2,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 4 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Enamel
$1,750 / set
H 15 in W 7 in D 4 in
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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
H 39 in W 14.5 in D 24.5 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
H 20 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
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
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Urns
Materials
Enamel
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
Enamel
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
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
Category
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.
Category
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
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 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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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...
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
H 14.75 in W 4.25 in D 5.25 in
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
Category
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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
Category
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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Pair of Tall Tiffany Studios Bronze Candlesticks, Early 1900's
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Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915
By Unique Art Glass Company, Tiffany Studios
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company (New York, active 1889-1917), circa 1915.
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Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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