Foo Dog Candlestick
Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dog Candlestick
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Export porcelain foo dog candlestick, modeled with the dog seated on all fours with paws
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks
Located in Toronto, ON
A striking pair of French antique Foo Dog candlesticks or lamp bases, richly glazed in an eye
Category
Early 20th Century French Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Export Famille Verte Foo Dog Joss Stick 'Candlestick'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Chinese Export Famille Verte Foo Dog Joss Stick (Candlestick)
China, circa 1850
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Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Large Chinese Han Dynasty Style Pottery Stylized Foo Dog Joss/ Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese Han Dynasty Style Pottery Stylized Foo Dog Joss/ Candlestick
China, 20th Century
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks
Materials
Pottery
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
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19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands
Located in Hudson, NY
guardians, lions, or “foo dogs”. At the top of the candle-stands, near the pricket, sits a frog on a lily
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dog Candlesticks
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain foo dog candlesticks
Circa 1860
The Chinese Export porcelain foo dog
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Pair of Foo Dog Candlesticks
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese export porcelain pair of foo dog candlesticks,
Circa 1840-1860
The Chinese Export
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Canton Foo Dog Porcelain Candlesticks, circa 1840-1860
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Canton foo dog porcelain candlesticks,
circa 1840-1860.
Wonderful pair of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick
By Kutani Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Nice quality antique Kutani studio porcelain Shi Shi lion candle holder, circa 19th/early 20th century. 9" high, 6 1/2" wide, 4" deep. Drilled for lamp, as shown.
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dog Candlestick
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Export porcelain foo dog candlestick, modeled with the dog seated on all fours with paws
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Foo Dog Candle Holders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand detailed glazed Foo Dog candlesticks.
From the Estate of Mark Lee Kirk, Art Director at
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Superb Pair of Foo Dog Garniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elaborate detail on gilt metal "surround". Outstanding color!
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Candlesticks
19th Century Bronze Dragon Candlestick Holder, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, pair of late 19th century solid-bronze dragon foo dog candlestick holders.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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Circa 1780
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Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Candle Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
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Category
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Materials
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Located in Bradenton, FL
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Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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Foo Dog Candlestick For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic foo dog candlestick available at 1stDibs. Each foo dog candlestick for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo dog candlestick — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A foo dog candlestick is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made foo dog candlestick over the years, but those crafted by Mason's Ironstone are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Foo Dog Candlestick?
Prices for a foo dog candlestick start at $430 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,165.
Questions About Foo Dog Candlestick
- 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.
- 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 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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