Foo Dog Bookends
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
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
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
Divine Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dogs and Lucite Bookends
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful set of Asian foo dog bookends constructed of hand carved antique sculptures mounted on
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Bookends
Materials
Lucite, Wood
White Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend from 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
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
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Set of 3 Antique Chinese Terracotta Plaques
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These 3 antique Chinese terracotta statue plaques give a glimpse into the world of 19th century ancient China. Made in terracotta, each plaque is detailed with a Chinese inspired fig...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
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Chinoiserie Wedgewood Blue Pagoda Étagère
Located in Essex, MA
Chinoiserie Wedgewood blue pagoda étagère or shelf. Elegant étagère to display Chinese porcelain, blue and white collections, plants, or storage.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Reclining Lion Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of reclining lion bookends, a stunning pair with the look of limestone, but a composition material. The pair are of good weight for those larger books... looking great on any ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Composition
Chinoiserie Pagoda Style Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet painted bamboo pagoda style corner shelf. Finished in a Chinese red paint. This piece is in very good condition and has two shelves for display.
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, Oriental, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.9940
This is a pair of antique carved lion bookends. An Oriental, ebonised ironwood book rest with animal figure interest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 6.7 in
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain
Algora Porcelains
Designed from 1920 to 1949.
This is a male guardian lion sculpture, is recognized as it is ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Asian Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Asian style display cabinet features Chinese pagoda roof and fretwork stand. Interior access from locking side door. One drawer on each side of stand. Good condition with imperfectio...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Art deco Hand crafted Solid Mahogany & Walnut Horse Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid Mahogany & Walnut carved wood Pair of Horse Bookends circa 1940's with metal base, one of the ears has a chip as shown its been grinded overall its very nice condition.
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Guardian Lion, late 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese sancai glazed tilework celestial guardian lion, late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), circa late 16th century, China.
The charming and ferocious lion is portrayed in ...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of Wood Donkey Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends hand carved into the shape of donkey heads. Each donkey has ears that stand at attention and a dark walnut finish. Marked Made in Haiti -1953.
Dimensio...
Category
Early 20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Cast Sculptures Bronze Lions, after Antonio Canova, 19th Century
By Antonio Canova
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Italian, 19th century, after a model
by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) A pair of Sculptures lying lions
These beautiful lions possibly bookends or doorstops are in good condition!
Me...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Georgian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 2.56 in W 1.58 in D 5.12 in
Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of hand carved green stone Chinese Foo-Dog sculptures/figurines. They depict a pair of foo-dogs seated in a rectangular shaped base with a carpet. They are supported b...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Peranakan Inlaid Hardwood Pagoda Display Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive pagoda form carved hardwood display cabinet with bone and boxwood inlay, crafted for the Peranakan (Straits-Chinese) community in Southeast Asia, mostly likely Malaysia...
Category
Vintage 1910s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood
H 77.5 in W 40 in D 16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century aqua ceramic foo dogs / bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage with no chips or cracks and have a wonderful patina. They measure: 14...
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Italian Neoclassical Craved and Gilt Wood Mythical Beasts, mid 19th century
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and dramatic pair of Italian neoclassical carved and gilt wood mythical animal figures on faux painted bases, mid 19th century or earlier, Italy.
The fantastic beasts are...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookends
Materials
Gesso, Softwood, Giltwood
H 11.5 in W 10.25 in D 2.25 in
Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In order to keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic box as a pillow. Lavishly decorated in the traditional blue-and...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs / Lions Statues or Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
bookends. Amazing detail (anatomically correct male and female) and a gorgeous patina. Each foo dog
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 9.5 in W 20 in D 5 in
Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of relatively tall Midcentury yellow ceramic foo dog or lion sculpture decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Green Marble Foo Dog Sculptures, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, pair of 1960s solid-marble foo dog sculptures. Stunning details. The pair
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
1960s Blanc de Chine Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, pair of 1960s Blanc de Chine foo dog statues, rested on pedestals. Would
Category
20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-Century Foo Dogs with Pillar Accents by Funky Finders
Located in Southampton, NY
parts (foo dog base and pillar top). As found condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
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
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
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Questions About Foo Dog Bookends
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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