Foo Dog Box
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
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Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Each designed as a lid top box, modeled as a foo dog, the body composed of carved jade, adorned
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Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Box Dragon, Foo Dog, Phoenix Bird, Butte
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper footed rectangular double-bottom box with hinged lid. Late Meiji period
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
No Reserve
H 4 in W 4.75 in D 2.063 in
Enamel Green, Blue, Pink Red "Good Luck" Foo Dog and Frog Box Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This remarkable vintage "good luck" small box has pushed out enamel jumping and leaping frogs and
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A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
gilt foo-dog head feet, which lend a sense of regality and balance to the composition. The box
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Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
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H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set
Located in Toledo, OH
blue enamel interior, foo dog lion handle. Intricate floral design of blue, white, red and yellow.
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Materials
Bronze
Chinese Famille Jaune Porcelain Covered Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese famille jaune porcelain covered jar with floral designs and foo dog wooden finial
Height
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Chinese Imperial Foo Dog, 18th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
, clouds, shrubs, tree branches and the indomitable guardian lion, also known as Buddha's dog or foo dog
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Mid 19th century Chinese export hand painted tea caddy
Located in Allentown, PA
carved miniature foo dog sculpted feet. This tea caddy has its original pewter liner and lids. This Taddy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion
Category
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Materials
Ceramic
Turquoise Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
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3 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring round form with hammered dovetailed body that features foo dog / dragon / lion ring handles. The
Category
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Materials
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H 13 in W 20 in D 20 in
Foo-Dog 'Shi-Shi' Incense Burner 'Koro' with Removable Lid
Located in Hudson, NY
This unique piece of ceramic has beautiful color. It also has a collector's box.
Category
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Materials
Ceramic
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
A Chinese Foo Dog Ginger red-copper glazed jar circa 1900 is ready for installation. The jar itself
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
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Ceramic
MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in brass depicting mythical lion-like animal family that are
Category
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Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in soapstone depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors
Category
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Materials
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H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
A.Jeschel Pearl necklace with a statement jade pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
The foo dog pendant hangs from a Baroque Pearl double strand with a pair of carved
Category
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Materials
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Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Located in Forney, TX
articulated full armor with stamped decoration including foo dog lion on the breast plate and epaulettes at
Category
Antique 18th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
lovely images of cross hatch, trellices and a foo dog lion. On the base we find mountains, and clouds
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
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Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 4"W x 3"D x 3.5"H #3295
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Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Foo Dog Boxes
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Male and female foo dogs handmade by Shanghai Handicrafts. Handcrafted
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Antique Tibetan Box, Foo Dog
Located in SOMIS, CA
typical Tibetan design. A hand painted foo dog is the focal point. It is believed to be the guardian of
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Vintage Chinese Gold Plated Seal in Beautiful Presentational Silk Lined Red Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lined red box with Chinese inscriptions custom fabricated to hold a gold tone double luck foo dog seal
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Pair mid-19th c. Chinese Blue and White Crackleware vases with Foo Dog Design and French Bronze
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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
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Tibetan Foo Dog Box with Base Hand Painted Box 8
Located in Somis, CA
stability. Featured foo dog with a masculine body and dramatic pear shaped tail looks back to a brocade ball
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Wood
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
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Silver Foo Lion Dog Box, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Silver Foo Lion Dog Jewellery Trinket or Scents Box, C. 1920. Handmade, exquisitely chased
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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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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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer & Carved Wood Glove Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved wood foo dog feet.
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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
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H 3 in W 11.25 in D 6 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan's finest white porcelain.
We acquired this charming, monumental white ceramic Lion dog " Shishi
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Chinese Famille Rose Lidded Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
riding a bull or Ox and a warrior riding a foo dog. They appear to be inside the grounds of a palace
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Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze
Located in Topeka, KS
. However, the Komainu and Foo Dogs are very similar. The primary difference between the Foo Dog and the
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and beautiful hand cast bronze Usubata or flower planter Haineke with dramatic "Foo dog Lions Komainu
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Located in Richmond, VA
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Located in Paris, FR
landscapes, the interior fitted with a tray , on Foo dog feet.
12 cm high; 28 cm wide; 14 cm. deep.
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Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese blanc de chine sitting guan yen on foo dog, marked Dehua City, maker He Chao Zong, Ming
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Massive Chinese Cushion Form Lacquer Storage Box, circa 1850
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. This exquisitely detailed box features Foo dog decoration on the lid and Greek key border.
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Foo Dog Box For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the foo dog box you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every foo dog box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the foo dog box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A foo dog box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one foo dog box that is appealing in its simplicity, but David Webb produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Foo Dog Box?
Prices for a foo dog box start at $350 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $453.
Questions About Foo Dog Box
- 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.
- 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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