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Antique Pair Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Chinese Fo Dog Vases Urns
Antique Pair Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Chinese Fo Dog Vases Urns

Antique Pair Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Chinese Fo Dog Vases Urns

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Pair of Chinese Cantonese Hand Decorated Porcelain Vases of traditional baluster outline, of unusually quite good size proportions, (see last image in situ) mid...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Vases

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Daybed with Carved Fo Dog Motifs and Bamboo Base
Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Daybed with Carved Fo Dog Motifs and Bamboo Base

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Daybed with Carved Fo Dog Motifs and Bamboo Base

Located in Kastrup, DK

A cool and beautifully crafted Chinese Qing Dynasty daybed from the 18th century in its original condition, showcasing a rich, natural patina. Made from solid elm wood with a bamboo...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Pair of Fô Gog Bookend, circa1900
Pair of Fô Gog Bookend, circa1900

Pair of Fô Gog Bookend, circa1900

$947 / set

H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in

Pair of Fô Gog Bookend, circa1900

Located in Marseille, FR

Pair of Fô dog bookends around 1900 with several patinas.

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Antique 19th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Cracked Porcelain Ginger Pot
Chinese Cracked Porcelain Ginger Pot

Chinese Cracked Porcelain Ginger Pot

Located in BARSAC, FR

Cracked porcelain ginger pot decorated with dragons, necks of the lid and pot set in brass, handle in the shape of a Fô dog. In a perfect condition

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Opium Wieght in the Form of a Buddhist lion
Opium Wieght in the Form of a Buddhist lion

Opium Wieght in the Form of a Buddhist lion

Located in PARIS, FR

Tiny opium weight in bonze with brownish patina in the shape of a Buddhist guardian lion, also name Fo dog, characteristic with its exorbitated eyes and an embossed and wavy mane and...

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Antique Late 19th Century Cambodian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A fine pair of unusual ormolu mounted Chinese porcelain vases
A fine pair of unusual ormolu mounted Chinese porcelain vases

A fine pair of unusual ormolu mounted Chinese porcelain vases

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine pair of unusual ormolu mounted Chinese porcelain vases, each painted in famille rose enamels and gilt, of baluster form with a pleated neck and fo-dog handles, applied with gi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ormolu

L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890
L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890

L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890

$17,178

H 21.26 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in

L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in PARIS, FR

The dome-shaped cover is topped with a Fô dog. A rotating decoration of chrysanthemums and peonies and golden geometric motifs on a blue background flourishes on the belly, and on ea...

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Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair Of Antique Oriental Dog Bookend, Chinese, Soapstone, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Oriental Dog Bookend, Chinese, Soapstone, Dog of Fo, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Oriental Dog Bookend, Chinese, Soapstone, Dog of Fo, Victorian

$1,308Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.09 in W 4.53 in D 41.93 in

Pair Of Antique Oriental Dog Bookend, Chinese, Soapstone, Dog of Fo, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique 1880s Chinese Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940

Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940

$1,039Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 12.6 in W 4.53 in D 2.76 in

Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage dog statues. An Oriental, ceramic decorative 'Dog of Fo' ornament dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Cloisonné Vases Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1860
Pair of Cloisonné Vases Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1860

Pair of Cloisonné Vases Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1860

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in PARIS, FR

The mount in patinated and gilded bronze is composed of an openwork frieze on the neck, side grips with Fô dog heads forming the handles, the whole resting on four feet in the shape ...

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Antique 1860s French Vases

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian

$1,573Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 3.75 in

Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A Chinese, jade marble decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Vintage Dog of Fo Bookends, Oriental, Bronze, Book Rest, Art Deco, 1930
Pair of Vintage Dog of Fo Bookends, Oriental, Bronze, Book Rest, Art Deco, 1930

Pair of Vintage Dog of Fo Bookends, Oriental, Bronze, Book Rest, Art Deco, 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage Dog of Fo bookends. An Oriental, bronze decorative icon book rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Style Planter Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880
Japanese Style Planter Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880

Japanese Style Planter Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880

By L'Escalier de Cristal, Edouard Lievre

Located in PARIS, FR

It is inserted in an important patinated and gilded bronze frame composed of openwork friezes on the neck and winding handles ending with a Fô dog head. It rests on a base with four ...

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Japonisme  Lamp Att. to E. Lièvre , Japan-France, Circa 1880
Japonisme  Lamp Att. to E. Lièvre , Japan-France, Circa 1880

Japonisme Lamp Att. to E. Lièvre , Japan-France, Circa 1880

$27,011Sale Price|20% Off

H 52.37 in Dm 33.86 in

Japonisme Lamp Att. to E. Lièvre , Japan-France, Circa 1880

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre

Located in PARIS, FR

It rests on an « old gold » patinated bronze base with stylized openwork decoration, topped with a Fô dog on each foot. Related work : Japanese enamel porcelain vase in a Japanes...

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japonisme Cloisonné Enamel Vases att. to F. Barbedienne & E. Lievre
Pair of Japonisme Cloisonné Enamel Vases att. to F. Barbedienne & E. Lievre

Pair of Japonisme Cloisonné Enamel Vases att. to F. Barbedienne & E. Lievre

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre

Located in MOUGINS, FR

Rich gilt bronze mount on the base and neck with side handles in the shape of Fo dog heads. The base of the mount is in a frieze with four feet in harnessed elephant heads attributa...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal
19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal

$3,601Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The tray receiving the ink reservoir, decorated as well in porcelain, is opening by an ormolu bronze lid with a Fô Dog simulating handle, and discovering its original porcelain ink r...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

"Japonisme" Vitrine Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1880
"Japonisme" Vitrine Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1880

"Japonisme" Vitrine Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1880

By Maison Giroux

Located in PARIS, FR

This showcase is topped by an important carved and gilded walnut cornice depicting a Fô Dog in its center, with a protective power, and rests on elephant head with overtuned trunk sh...

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

It features a hand-painted underglaze blue decoration of a mythical lion (or dog of Fo) playing with a brocade ball within a central double-line circle.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual pair of antique 19th century quality Japanese satsuma vases
Unusual pair of antique 19th century quality Japanese satsuma vases

Unusual pair of antique 19th century quality Japanese satsuma vases

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual pair of antique 19th century quality Japanese satsuma vases, having unusual hand painted panels in wonderful blue, red, brown and gold colours, with dog of fo handles to the ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Quality antique Japanese imari lidded jar
Quality antique Japanese imari lidded jar

Quality antique Japanese imari lidded jar

$570

H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Quality antique Japanese imari lidded jar

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Japanese imari lidded jar having a quality antique Japanese imari lidded jar with wonderful hand painted decoration in blue, red, white and gold colours decorated wit...

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20th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Campaign Torchere, English, Side Table, Planter Stand, William IV, 1835
Antique Campaign Torchere, English, Side Table, Planter Stand, William IV, 1835

Antique Campaign Torchere, English, Side Table, Planter Stand, William IV, 1835

$4,321Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 19.49 in

Antique Campaign Torchere, English, Side Table, Planter Stand, William IV, 1835

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Exceptional example of campaign furniture, with delightful detail Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select stocks a treat of fine grain interest and deep ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Decorative Temple Urn, English, Ceramic, Vase, Mid-20th Century
Large Vintage Decorative Temple Urn, English, Ceramic, Vase, Mid-20th Century

Large Vintage Decorative Temple Urn, English, Ceramic, Vase, Mid-20th Century

$1,473Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.3 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

Large Vintage Decorative Temple Urn, English, Ceramic, Vase, Mid-20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Striking finish across a generously-sized urn form Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Ceramic painted in a vibrant 'Vert Royale' green with black accents Appealing...

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Mid-20th Century British Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Japonisme Mantel Clock with Floral Champlevé Enamel
Antique French Japonisme Mantel Clock with Floral Champlevé Enamel

Antique French Japonisme Mantel Clock with Floral Champlevé Enamel

Located in London, GB

There is a further pierced apron to the top, below a cushion top surmounted by a Dog of Fo finial. The clock case is decorated in a beautiful turquoise champlevé enamel, with pink fl...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

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20th Century Ming Style Censer, Turkish Onyx, Surmounted by a Fo Dog
20th Century Ming Style Censer, Turkish Onyx, Surmounted by a Fo Dog

20th Century Ming Style Censer, Turkish Onyx, Surmounted by a Fo Dog

Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT

20th century Ming style Censer, Turkish onyx, surmounted by a Fo dog Chinese object, Ming style. Measures: Depth 11 cm Width 18 cm Height 24 cm.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Fo Dog In Hell

Jim DineFo Dog In Hell, 1990

Unavailable

H 48 in W 32 in

Fo Dog In Hell

By Jim Dine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Edition of 30 plus 5 artist's proofs Signed, dated and numbered in pencil

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1990s Prints and Multiples

Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing
Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing

Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

Stunning blue rug with very simple design, no borders, just a charming Fo dog in the centre, playing with a ball. Fragment, likely from a early Beijing rug, circa 1880.  

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

sculpture of Fo dog with its puppies white satsuma
sculpture of Fo dog with its puppies white satsuma

sculpture of Fo dog with its puppies white satsuma

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H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

sculpture of Fo dog with its puppies white satsuma

Located in MEAUX, FR

Exceptional piece alert! At 40 cm high, this large Japanese sandstone sculpture makes an immediate impression… It features a majestic guardian lion (or Fo lion), here depicted in fem...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Antique Chinese Fo Lion/Dog around 1910, Jade
Antique Chinese Fo Lion/Dog around 1910, Jade

Antique Chinese Fo Lion/Dog around 1910, Jade

Located in Vienna, Austria

Heavy and very nice Jade Lion China around 1910 Good condition! See the detailed images! (One small part of an edge of the stand is not quite complete) Height ca. 15 cm

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Early 1900s More Art

Baluster Vase in White Porcelain with Decoration of Fô Dog, Late 19th Century
Baluster Vase in White Porcelain with Decoration of Fô Dog, Late 19th Century

Baluster Vase in White Porcelain with Decoration of Fô Dog, Late 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Baluster-shaped vase in iron red enameled porcelain with decoration of a Fô dog (or Shi in Chinese) and inscriptions. China, 19th century.  

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Antique 1860s Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Perfume Burner in Copper Decor Cloisonné Enamels, Topped of a Fo Dog, Japan
Perfume Burner in Copper Decor Cloisonné Enamels, Topped of a Fo Dog, Japan

Perfume Burner in Copper Decor Cloisonné Enamels, Topped of a Fo Dog, Japan

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Perfume burner in copper decor Cloisonné enamels, topped with a dog Fo, Japan, middle nineteenth Measures: H 15cm, W 13cm.

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Antique 1850s Asian Japonisme Urns

Materials

Copper

Fantastic 1960s Cartier New York  Chinese Lion Dog Coral Gem Set  Pin
Fantastic 1960s Cartier New York  Chinese Lion Dog Coral Gem Set  Pin

Fantastic 1960s Cartier New York Chinese Lion Dog Coral Gem Set Pin

By Cartier

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Modelled as a double headed lion dog know as Fo Dog , set with carved 'Ox Blood' coral, diamonds, lapis lazuli, emerald and sapphires cabochons.

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Baluster Vase Porcelain China xx Century
Baluster Vase Porcelain China xx Century

Baluster Vase Porcelain China xx Century

Located in Milano, IT

Baluster porcelain vase with Fô dog shape lid, decorated in polychrome enamels with flowers and butterflies and within polylobed cartouches with scenes of courtly life.

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20th Century Chinese Other Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Dehua Porcelain Buddhist Deity, Chinese White, 19th Century, Asia, Quanine
Dehua Porcelain Buddhist Deity, Chinese White, 19th Century, Asia, Quanine

Dehua Porcelain Buddhist Deity, Chinese White, 19th Century, Asia, Quanine

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Dehua porcelain Buddhist Deity, Chinese white, 19th century, Asia, Quanine, Home Decor, Quanine sitting on a Fö Dog, double seal on back Measures: H 31cm, W 15cm, W 14cm.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Dehua Porcelain Buddhist Deity, Chinese White, Asia, Quanine
Dehua Porcelain Buddhist Deity, Chinese White, Asia, Quanine

Dehua Porcelain Buddhist Deity, Chinese White, Asia, Quanine

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Dehua Porcelain Buddhist Deity, Chinese white, late 19th/early 20th century, Asia, Quanine, Home Decor, Quanine sitting on a Fö Dog, double seal on the back. H: 31cm, W: 26cm, W: 15cm

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Covered Vases, Samson, 20th Century
Pair of Covered Vases, Samson, 20th Century

Pair of Covered Vases, Samson, 20th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A pair of covered vases with painted phoenixes among flowery landscapes. Lids surmounted by a Fô dog. Perfect condition. Probably Samson, 20th century Measures: H: 68 cm,...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Vase Decorated with Floral Scrolls
Porcelain Vase Decorated with Floral Scrolls

Porcelain Vase Decorated with Floral Scrolls

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H 11.03 in Dm 8.86 in L 11.03 in

Porcelain Vase Decorated with Floral Scrolls

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Porcelain vase decorated with floral scrolls, taken in the shape of a golden Fô dog's head. Apocryphal Kien-Long stamp, China, Republic period circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze perfume burner, Vietnam, 19th century
Bronze perfume burner, Vietnam, 19th century

Bronze perfume burner, Vietnam, 19th century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze perfume burner, Vietnam, 19th century Carved wood stand, bronze perfume burner decorated with a Fô dog, Vietnam, XIXth century Total height : 112 cm, Diameter : 33 cm, Height...

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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th
Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th

Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century Each Fo Dog / Shizi is seated on a wooden base, its mouth open with a beautiful expression, a necklace of bells around its neck, the male (the Ya...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

This marvelous polychrome carved wooden statuette represents a Buddhist temple guardian, Guandi or Guan Yu sitting on a Fo dog. The guardian and the dog are on a base whose feet reca...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vieillard Bordeaux Service "Grands Oiseaux" Apparat, Universal exhibition 1878
Vieillard Bordeaux Service "Grands Oiseaux" Apparat, Universal exhibition 1878

Vieillard Bordeaux Service "Grands Oiseaux" Apparat, Universal exhibition 1878

By Amedee de Caranza

Located in Paris, FR

One large soup terrine with gilded Fô dog on cover 28 cm Two Vegetable dishes on a gilded stand with gilded Fô dog on the cover 27 cm One fabulous long fish dish 58 x 28 cm One oval ...

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Antique 1870s French Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Lamp in Satsuma Earthenware, Children Decor, circa 1880
Lamp in Satsuma Earthenware, Children Decor, circa 1880

Lamp in Satsuma Earthenware, Children Decor, circa 1880

By Satsuma

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Circular openwork base in Satsuma earthenware with four scroll and Fô dog shape legs. Polychrom decor with geometrical motifs and rosettes in orange tones with many gilt highlights.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Lamps in Samson Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Pair of Lamps in Samson Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Pair of Lamps in Samson Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilt porcelain handholds with a Fô dog head decor holding a ring in its mouth.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fo Couple Dog Sculptures
Fo Couple Dog Sculptures

Fo Couple Dog Sculptures

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H 7.68 in W 4.93 in D 3.15 in

Fo Couple Dog Sculptures

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Fo couple dog sculptures soap stone material circa 1900 Origin China They are both in perfect condition.

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Large Lamps in Satsuma Ware, circa 1880
Pair of Large Lamps in Satsuma Ware, circa 1880

Pair of Large Lamps in Satsuma Ware, circa 1880

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H 33.47 in W 11.03 in D 8.67 in

Pair of Large Lamps in Satsuma Ware, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Decor of wisteria and foliage in red, brown, blue and green tones on a white background, on the belly and motifs of blue and green cartouches centred by foliage and crossed by a red ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

Located in Stockholm, SE

The lower part flanked by a carved gilt wood fo dog head on each side. On a detachable black painted wood base.

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Important Dog De Fô, 19th or Early 20th Century, Asia, Interior Decoration
Important Dog De Fô, 19th or Early 20th Century, Asia, Interior Decoration

Important Dog De Fô, 19th or Early 20th Century, Asia, Interior Decoration

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important Dog De Fô, 19th or early 20th century, Asia, interior decoration, with a paw on a ball, glazed terracotta.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Dehua Porcelain Buddhist Deity, Chinese White, Asia, Quanine
Dehua Porcelain Buddhist Deity, Chinese White, Asia, Quanine

Dehua Porcelain Buddhist Deity, Chinese White, Asia, Quanine

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Dehua porcelain Buddhist deity, Chinese white, late 19th/early 20th century, Asia, Quanine, Home decor, Quanine sitting on a dog of Fö, Double seal on back Measures: H: 27cm, W: 22cm...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Five-Piece Blue and White Dutch Delft Garniture
Five-Piece Blue and White Dutch Delft Garniture

Five-Piece Blue and White Dutch Delft Garniture

Located in Katonah, NY

Each covered vase is topped by a traditional Dog of Fo finial.  

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Romantic Garniture

Materials

Delft, Faience

Antique Japanese imari lidded vase
Antique Japanese imari lidded vase

Antique Japanese imari lidded vase

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H 11.42 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Antique Japanese imari lidded vase

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Japanese imari lidded vase having a quality antique Japanese imari lidded vase with a dog of fo to the top of the lid, with a shaped body decorated with flowers, leaves, figu...

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Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Outstanding quality large antique Japanese imari vase
Outstanding quality large antique Japanese imari vase

Outstanding quality large antique Japanese imari vase

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality large antique Japanese imari vase having a fantastic quality large Japanese imari vase, wonderful shaped body with hand painted decoration with flowers, scrolls, ...

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Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Five-Piece Blue and White Dutch Delft Garniture
Five-Piece Blue and White Dutch Delft Garniture

Five-Piece Blue and White Dutch Delft Garniture

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H 14.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in

Five-Piece Blue and White Dutch Delft Garniture

By De Porceleyne Lampetkan

Located in Katonah, NY

Each covered vase is topped by a Dog of Fo finial. The bottom of each vase with the "LPKAM" mark for De Porceleyne Lampetkan.

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Antique 1770s Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

QING DYNASTY FISH BOWL Chinese Porcelain , ca 19thC.
QING DYNASTY FISH BOWL Chinese Porcelain , ca 19thC.

QING DYNASTY FISH BOWL Chinese Porcelain , ca 19thC.

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

There are also four well detailed moulded "Dog of Fo / Dragon Dog" carrying handles, predominantly in a lovely Iron red colour.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Decorative Carved Chest, Chinese, Camphorwood, Linen Trunk, Art Deco
Vintage Decorative Carved Chest, Chinese, Camphorwood, Linen Trunk, Art Deco

Vintage Decorative Carved Chest, Chinese, Camphorwood, Linen Trunk, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Profusely carved to each fascia and of substantial proportion Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order Quality camphorwood shows fine grain interest throughout Present...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Ca Mau Shipwreck Chinese Pottery Fo Dog Joss Stick Holder, circa 1725
Ca Mau Shipwreck Chinese Pottery Fo Dog Joss Stick Holder, circa 1725

Ca Mau Shipwreck Chinese Pottery Fo Dog Joss Stick Holder, circa 1725

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A delightful antique Chinese Ca Mau shipwreck pottery Fo Dog joss stick holder, partially decorated in green glazes and dating from around 1725.

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Antique Early 1700s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ca Mau Shipwreck Chinese Pottery Fo Dog Joss Stick Holder, circa 1725
Ca Mau Shipwreck Chinese Pottery Fo Dog Joss Stick Holder, circa 1725

Ca Mau Shipwreck Chinese Pottery Fo Dog Joss Stick Holder, circa 1725

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A delightful antique Chinese Ca Mau shipwreck pottery Fo Dog joss stick holder, partially decorated in green glazes and dating from around 1725.

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Antique Early 1700s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Lamp in Canton Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Lamp in Canton Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Lamp in Canton Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pedestal shape top of the lamp adorned with two stylized Fô dog handles. Chiselled and gilt bronze mount.

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Antique 1880s European Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Dog Fô Current In Lacquered Bronze, China
Dog Fô Current In Lacquered Bronze, China

Dog Fô Current In Lacquered Bronze, China

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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in

Dog Fô Current In Lacquered Bronze, China

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Dog Fô Current In Lacquered Bronze, China End Of The Eighteenth Century Or Early Nineteenth L: 25cm, h: 20cm, p: 9cm

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Materials

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Vintage Dog Statue, Oriental, Ceramic, Dog of Fo, Ornament, Art Deco, circa 1950
Vintage Dog Statue, Oriental, Ceramic, Dog of Fo, Ornament, Art Deco, circa 1950

Vintage Dog Statue, Oriental, Ceramic, Dog of Fo, Ornament, Art Deco, circa 1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage dog statue. An Oriental, ceramic decorative 'Dog of Fo' ornament dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Vintage Large Carved Soapstone Seal with Dog of Fo
Chinese Vintage Large Carved Soapstone Seal with Dog of Fo

Chinese Vintage Large Carved Soapstone Seal with Dog of Fo

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A large and well carved Chinese soap stone seal of rectangular form carved with a large dog of Fo and puppy to the top. Carved in a brown and slight rose coloured stone the body of t...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

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Fo Dog In Hell

Jim DineFo Dog In Hell, 1990

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H 48 in W 32 in

Fo Dog In Hell

By Jim Dine

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Jim DINE (b. 1935) Fo Dog In Hell, 1990 Etching with hand coloring Image: 39 7/8 x 29 3/4 inches Sheet: 48 x 32 inches, Rives BFK Edition of 30 plus 5 artist's proofs Signed, dated a...

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1990s Prints and Multiples

Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramic Fo Dog
Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramic Fo Dog

Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramic Fo Dog

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H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in

Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramic Fo Dog

Located in Paris, FR

Very funny lying Fo dog in ceramic.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fo Dog In Hell

Jim DineFo Dog In Hell, 1990

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H 48 in W 32 in

Fo Dog In Hell

By Jim Dine

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Edition of 30 Signed, dated and numbered in pencil

Pair of Samson Porcelain Vases and Lids with Dog of Fo Knops
Pair of Samson Porcelain Vases and Lids with Dog of Fo Knops

Pair of Samson Porcelain Vases and Lids with Dog of Fo Knops

By Samson Porcelain Factory 1

Located in London, GB

Pair of Samson tall porcelain vases and lids with dogs of foo knops with floral decoration in green, orange and blue.

Category

Antique 1890s French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Chinese word for Buddha is Fo, which led to the original title: “Dog of Fo.”

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

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H 28 in W 14 in D 11 in

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Chinese word for Buddha is Fo, which led to the original title: “Dog of Fo.”

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

20th Century, Dog of Foo Porcelain Vase Lamp
20th Century, Dog of Foo Porcelain Vase Lamp

20th Century, Dog of Foo Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

A twentieth century porcelain baluster vase of good scale, decorated with a red dog of fo upon a white ground, the reverse side with Chinese characters.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

1880s Exceptional Set of Four Porcelain Vases of Bayeux
1880s Exceptional Set of Four Porcelain Vases of Bayeux

1880s Exceptional Set of Four Porcelain Vases of Bayeux

Located in Antibes, FR

Catch dog of Fo-shaped lids. NET blue and gold on the edges.

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

The Bury Hill Cabinets.  Two George lll coramandel lacquer cabinets.
The Bury Hill Cabinets.  Two George lll coramandel lacquer cabinets.

The Bury Hill Cabinets. Two George lll coramandel lacquer cabinets.

Located in London, GB

The panels depicting a palace setting, musicians on horseback, courtiers, guards, a statue of a Dog of Fo, ladies on balcony, dragons, peacocks, herons, ducks, a cockatoo, exotic bir...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Cabinets

Japan, Late 19th Century, Important Bronze Covered Pot and Cloisonné
Japan, Late 19th Century, Important Bronze Covered Pot and Cloisonné

Japan, Late 19th Century, Important Bronze Covered Pot and Cloisonné

Located in Tours, FR

The taking of the lid shows a dog of Fo and the handles of chimeras heads. The quality of the work and the generous dimensions give the whole a refined aesthetic.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

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Fo Dog For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic fo dog available at 1stDibs. Each fo dog for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stone and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a fo dog — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right fo dog, those designed in Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Samson Porcelain Factory each produced at least one beautiful fo dog that is worth considering.

How Much is a Fo Dog?

A fo dog can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,022, while the lowest priced sells for $320 and the highest can go for as much as $3,416.