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Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Box Dragon, Foo Dog, Phoenix Bird, Butte
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Box Dragon, Foo Dog, Phoenix Bird, Butte

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Box Dragon, Foo Dog, Phoenix Bird, Butte

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper footed rectangular double-bottom box with hinged lid. Late Meiji period

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Vintage Chinese Wicker Foo Dogs From the Shanghai Collection
Pair of Vintage Chinese Wicker Foo Dogs From the Shanghai Collection

Pair of Vintage Chinese Wicker Foo Dogs From the Shanghai Collection

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Ultimate pair of mid century Chinese foo dogs with removable heads, ambitiously hand crafted in

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form Southeast Asia
Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form Southeast Asia

Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form Southeast Asia

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form, Southeast Asia, 19th–20th Century A finely

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Early 20th Century Thai Anglo Raj Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

$350Sale Price|48% Off

H 9.5 in W 15 in D 8 in

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1194 Hand hammered brass Japanese Foo Lion sculpture/storage box.

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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Colorful Vintage Foo Dog Boxes on Stands, Porcelain, China, 1970s
Colorful Vintage Foo Dog Boxes on Stands, Porcelain, China, 1970s

Colorful Vintage Foo Dog Boxes on Stands, Porcelain, China, 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unusual and rare pair of foo dog boxes on wood stands. Wonderful mixed colorations in the design.

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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box.
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box.

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box. Chinese shadow box features a hand

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

Large Tibetan Painted Box
Large Tibetan Painted Box

Large Tibetan Painted Box

$480

H 16 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in

Large Tibetan Painted Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Large size of Tibetan Box with painted foo lion playing and chasing ball. Original painted motif

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Antique Tibetan Box, Foo Dog
Antique Tibetan Box, Foo Dog

Antique Tibetan Box, Foo Dog

Unavailable

H 13.5 in W 17 in D 11 in

Antique Tibetan Box, Foo Dog

Located in SOMIS, CA

This beautiful box reflects traditional Tibetan aesthetics. It demonstrates a myriad of saturated

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Foo Dog Boxes
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Foo Dog Boxes

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Foo Dog Boxes

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H 15.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Foo Dog Boxes

Located in Tucson, AZ

Male and female foo dogs handmade by Shanghai Handicrafts. Handcrafted of wicker which has been

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts More Asian Art, Objects and Fur...

Materials

Paint, Wicker

Pair Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Foo Lions
Pair Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Foo Lions

Pair Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Foo Lions

Located in New York, NY

Pair 12 inch Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Foo Lions as covered boxes

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted
Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted

Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted

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H 12.5 in W 18 in D 12.5 in

Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted

Located in Somis, CA

One of our most adorable foo dogs among our limited antique 19th century foo dog box collection

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Foo Dog Box with Base Hand Painted Box 8
Tibetan Foo Dog Box with Base Hand Painted Box 8

Tibetan Foo Dog Box with Base Hand Painted Box 8

Located in Somis, CA

This special hand painted box has a unique base giving it a more formal look while enhancing

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th century Chinese spinach Jade and ivory foo dog box
19th century Chinese spinach Jade and ivory foo dog box

19th century Chinese spinach Jade and ivory foo dog box

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An unusual box hand carved out of Spinach jade, with a hand carved ivory Foo dog on top. This box

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

Materials

Ivory

Vintage Chinese Enamel Box With Foo Dog and Frog Motif Green, Blue, Pink, Red
Vintage Chinese Enamel Box With Foo Dog and Frog Motif Green, Blue, Pink, Red

Vintage Chinese Enamel Box With Foo Dog and Frog Motif Green, Blue, Pink, Red

Located in North Miami, FL

This remarkable vintage Chinese "good luck" small box has pushed out enamel jumping and leaping

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Rococo Revival Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Chinese Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tea Caddy W Foo Dog Giltwood Feet
Antique Chinese Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tea Caddy W Foo Dog Giltwood Feet

Antique Chinese Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tea Caddy W Foo Dog Giltwood Feet

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Chinese Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tea Caddy W Foo Dog Giltwood Feet

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Giltwood

Chinese Carved and Gilt Foo Lion Temple Box
Chinese Carved and Gilt Foo Lion Temple Box

Chinese Carved and Gilt Foo Lion Temple Box

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H 20 in W 12.25 in D 6.5 in

Chinese Carved and Gilt Foo Lion Temple Box

Located in Austin, TX

A superbly carved foo lion (aka foo dog) surrounded by two cubs, sitting atop deep relief carved

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Carved Chinese Hardstone Box as Lamp
Carved Chinese Hardstone Box as Lamp

Carved Chinese Hardstone Box as Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

a carved Chinese hardstone footed box with Foo lion heads as handles, top is a filagreed band of

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Chinese Table Lamps

Antique Chinese Red Cloisonné Enamel Opium Smoking Set Box with Accoutrements
Antique Chinese Red Cloisonné Enamel Opium Smoking Set Box with Accoutrements

Antique Chinese Red Cloisonné Enamel Opium Smoking Set Box with Accoutrements

Located in Topeka, KS

storage and lidded. The knobs on each lid is a wonderful sculpture of a foo dog. The box is supported by

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Metal

Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 9
Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 9

Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 9

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H 12 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in

Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 9

Located in Somis, CA

One of our most adorable foo dogs among our limited antique foo dog box collection. The large head

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 5
Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 5

Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 5

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H 13 in W 17.75 in D 12 in

Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 5

Located in Somis, CA

A wonderful, hand painted Tibetan box featuring a foo dog playing with ribbons and ball. Classic

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 4
Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 4

Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 4

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H 12.25 in W 18 in D 11.5 in

Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 4

Located in Somis, CA

A wonderful, hand painted Tibetan box featuring a foo dog playing with ribbons and ball. Classic

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 7
Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 7

Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 7

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H 13 in W 18.5 in D 12 in

Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 7

Located in Somis, CA

A hand painted Tibetan box featuring a foo dog with masculine body and furry tail. Two of his paws

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 6
Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 6

Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted Box 6

Located in Somis, CA

A wonderful, hand painted Tibetan box featuring a beautiful foo dog. The foo dog is of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Foo Dog Box
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Foo Dog Box

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Foo Dog Box

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H 15.5 in W 20 in D 12.5 in

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Foo Dog Box

Located in Somis, CA

One of the last 2 pieces in our spectacular antique foo dog box collection. This extra large box

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted
Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted

Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted

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H 12.25 in W 18.75 in D 13.5 in

Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted

Located in Somis, CA

LAST ONE of our spectacular antique foo dog box collection. This box features an adorable foo dog

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted
Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted

Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted

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H 12 in W 16.5 in D 12 in

Antique Tibetan Foo Dog Box Hand Painted

Located in Somis, CA

One of our most adorable foo dogs among our limited antique 19th century foo dog box collection

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk
Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk

Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk

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H 15.5 in W 22.5 in D 17 in

Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk

Located in Somis, CA

This is a special box that is hand-painted with the foo dog motif. The foo dog is playing with a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquer Box or Tea Chest with Opposing Foo Lion Decoration
Chinese Lacquer Box or Tea Chest with Opposing Foo Lion Decoration

Chinese Lacquer Box or Tea Chest with Opposing Foo Lion Decoration

Located in San Antonio, TX

Lovely Chinese lacquer tea chest in shades of faded red, emerald green and antique white. The box

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Elm Lidded Container with Foo Dog
Antique Chinese Elm Lidded Container with Foo Dog

Antique Chinese Elm Lidded Container with Foo Dog

Located in Richmond, VA

Fabulous black, red, and gold antique Chinese elm lidded container with a foo dog finial, intended

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm

Massive Chinese Cushion Form Lacquer Storage Box, circa 1850
Massive Chinese Cushion Form Lacquer Storage Box, circa 1850

Massive Chinese Cushion Form Lacquer Storage Box, circa 1850

Located in San Antonio, TX

. This exquisitely detailed box features Foo dog decoration on the lid and Greek key border.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Lidded Foo Dog Boxes/Tureens
Vintage Chinese Ceramic Lidded Foo Dog Boxes/Tureens

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Lidded Foo Dog Boxes/Tureens

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incredible and rare lidded figural foo dog guardian boxes or tureens. Hand-painted in bright and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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$1,313Sale Price|24% Off

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Located in Austin, TX

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Located in Troy, NY

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Located in Brea, CA

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
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Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

$8,225

H 6.11 in W 5.16 in D 5.99 in

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

Located in PARIS, FR

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Lacquer

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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890

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$34,473Sale Price|20% Off

H 58.27 in W 42.52 in D 22.84 in

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Located in Brighton, Sussex

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Large Meiji Period Brass and Cloisonné Enamel Casket

$10,099

H 7.88 in W 13.98 in D 8.67 in

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Located in London, GB

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the foo box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each foo box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right foo box, those designed in Arts and Crafts and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Foo Box?

Prices for a foo box start at $355 and top out at $4,200 with the average selling for $663.