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Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of solid brass folding foo dog bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are in good
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends

Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends

H 6 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of foo dogs mounted on a wood tray. These beautiful carved foo dogs rest on a conjoined
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray

H 8 in W 17 in D 6.25 in
Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely and vibrant pair of brass bookends with Foo Dog repousse in brilliant enamel colors - well
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Brass

Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends
Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends

Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends

H 7 in W 5 in D 5 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of mid century modern porcelain Chinese foo dog guardian bookends. Hand carved and
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid Century Modern Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Pair of Mid Century Modern Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Bookends

Pair of Mid Century Modern Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Bookends

H 2.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain foo dog lion decorative object or bookend, circa early to mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan

H 7.25 in W 4.88 in D 3.13 in
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend

Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend

H 6 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

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Pair of Stone Painted Chinese Foo Dog Book Ends
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of hand painted foo dog bookends that are sitting on a red and black pedestal. They are made
Category

20th Century Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Pair of Stone Painted Chinese Foo Dog Book Ends
Pair of Stone Painted Chinese Foo Dog Book Ends

Pair of Stone Painted Chinese Foo Dog Book Ends

H 8 in W 4.25 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Grey Marble Foo Dog Bookends
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of hand-carved grey marble foo dog bookends.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Grey Marble Foo Dog Bookends
Pair of Grey Marble Foo Dog Bookends

Pair of Grey Marble Foo Dog Bookends

H 6 in W 7 in D 6.75 in
1960s Chinese Metal Cooper Foo Dog Bookends, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an exquisite pair of foo dog bookends, circa the 1960s. Traditional
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chippendale Bookends

Materials

Copper

1960s Chinese Metal Cooper Foo Dog Bookends, a Pair
1960s Chinese Metal Cooper Foo Dog Bookends, a Pair

1960s Chinese Metal Cooper Foo Dog Bookends, a Pair

H 9.25 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Gold Gilt Foo Dog Bookends by Jaru of California
By Jaru
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century gold gilt plaster foo dog bookends by Jaru of California, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Mid-Century Gold Gilt Foo Dog Bookends by Jaru of California
Pair of Mid-Century Gold Gilt Foo Dog Bookends by Jaru of California

Pair of Mid-Century Gold Gilt Foo Dog Bookends by Jaru of California

H 8 in W 11 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Black and Gold Foo Dog Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of vintage black and gold foo dogs made of cast iron. Can be used as bookends or
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Black and Gold Foo Dog Bookends
Vintage Black and Gold Foo Dog Bookends

Vintage Black and Gold Foo Dog Bookends

H 10 in W 5 in D 3 in
Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of vintage Japanese porcelain foo dog / lion sculptures / bookends, circa 1960s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends

Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends

H 5.5 in W 12 in D 5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dog Book Ends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and
Category

20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dog Book Ends
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dog Book Ends

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dog Book Ends

H 8.5 in W 4 in D 2 in
Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage carved stone Chinese fu dog bookend or figurine pair. Measure: 4".  
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Jade

Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights
Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights

Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights

H 3.625 in W 1.5 in D 2.25 in
Pair of Blue and White Foo Dog or Lion Sculptures or Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of blue and white foo dog or lion sculptures, decorative objects, or bookends. Both
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Blue and White Foo Dog or Lion Sculptures or Bookends
Pair of Blue and White Foo Dog or Lion Sculptures or Bookends

Pair of Blue and White Foo Dog or Lion Sculptures or Bookends

H 8.75 in W 4.25 in D 10 in
Pair of Red Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends or Decorative Objects
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair/set of red lacquer foo dog or lion bookends/decorative objects. Relatively tall
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Red Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends or Decorative Objects
Pair of Red Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends or Decorative Objects

Pair of Red Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends or Decorative Objects

H 9.75 in W 3.75 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Foo Dog Book End Sculptures
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of foo dog bookend statues epitomise the chic Hollywood Regency style of the 1940s. They
Category

Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Hollywood Regency Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Foo Dog Book End Sculptures
Pair of Hollywood Regency Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Foo Dog Book End Sculptures

Pair of Hollywood Regency Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Foo Dog Book End Sculptures

H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
CLOSE OUT SALE: Pair of Vintage Ceramic Turquoise Foo Dog on Stand
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Offered by the Antique Textiles Galleries: Pair of Vintage Ceramic Turquoise Foo Dog on Stand
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

CLOSE OUT SALE: Pair of Vintage Ceramic Turquoise Foo Dog on Stand
CLOSE OUT SALE: Pair of Vintage Ceramic Turquoise Foo Dog on Stand

CLOSE OUT SALE: Pair of Vintage Ceramic Turquoise Foo Dog on Stand

H 12 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
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Questions About Foo Dog Bookends
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are foo dogs made of?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    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.

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