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20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone foo dog carving.
Made in China in the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Oriental Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Foo Dog Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, pink marble top, Foo dog carvings to legs, floral carved skirt, solid wood construction, nicely carved
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
mythical creature to life.
The carving is exceptionally vivid and lively, with the foo dog's eyes wide
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
H 6.3 in W 3.12 in D 3.12 in
19th Century Bronze Chinese Foo Dog
Located in Montreal, QC
19th century bronze Chinese Foo Dog.
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dog Chop Seals
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hard stone chop seals decorated with foo dogs. Two lines of calligraphy across the front
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Black Soapstone Sculpture "Foo Dog" China 20th Century
Located in Prato, IT
China, sec. XX
In black soapstone.
Traces of red painting.
Size: cm 24 x 7 x 18.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paint
Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dog Roof Tiles, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Chinese glazed terra cotta foo fogs roof tiles. Amazing sculpting details and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Chinese Green and Brown Serpentine Foo Dog Chop Seal
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning and rare vintage Chinese green and brown serpentine foo dog chop seal,
Hong
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Serpentine
Antique Chinese Pair of Hardstone Figural Foo Dog Ink Stamps C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Pair of Chinese Hardstone Figural Foo Dog Ink Stamps C1930
Measures - 7.5"H x 2.25"W x
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Asian Foo Dog Father and Mother With Babies in Cinnabar Red
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of foo dog statues, father and mother carrying babies finished in cinnabar red. Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it.
Likely mid to late 20th
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
Located in GB
carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina
This is a very special and highly
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 11.23 in D 5.71 in
Intricate Chinese Immortal Deity Foo Dog Sculpture Carved Wood Gold Gilt & Black
Located in Chula Vista, CA
gilt and a black finish with foo dog at base.
Measures: 28.5 T x 7.5 D x 10 W inches
Original
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 28.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
likely Forbidden City, Dongcheng District, Beijing, figural pottery modeled as mythical qilin (foo dog
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
H 18 in W 19 in D 8 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog sculpture from the 19th century, mounted on
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 31 in W 12 in D 11 in
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Massive Pair of Ebonized Pottery Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
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These dogs would make a wonderful edition to any foo dog collection or as a Chinese decorative accent!
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of small patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. Excellent vintage condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and well carved pair Chinese red hard stone dog of Foo figures of miniature size
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Pair Sancai Glazed Mounted Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair Chinese Qing sancai glazed pottery dog of Foo incense holder figures dating from
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
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H 6.89 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in
Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and attractive pair of Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating from the first
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
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H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 3.35 in
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs with Verdigris Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs with a verdigris finish, circa 1980s. The pair are in
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Each Foo dog is well carved, capturing the regal and protective essence of these revered guardian lions
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
A Pair of Hand Carved Gilt Wood Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
with the baby foo dog.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary
Located in Stamford, CT
with her baby.
Measures: L22 H13 D9
Small Foo Dog 6H. 7W.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ming Dynasty stone foo dog from the revered Beijing Summer Palace, dating back to the end of the
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Set of 3 Antique Chinese Terracotta Plaques
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
appears to resemble a foo dog, a sumo and a musician hand carved by a talented craftsman more than 140
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan.
The two komainu, or guardian lions, are
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Cypress, Wood
H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
China Pair Monumental Antique Stone Spirit Pathway Tigers, Qing period 1750-1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
carvings of tigers are rare unlike more commonly encountered stone foo dog lions. From extensive travel
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
H 46 in W 24 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century Large Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century large bronze censer on three legs with a foo dog sitting on top and Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
home in 19th-century China. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, the mythical creatures are believed to be
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Polychrome Bronze Avalokiteshvara Buddha Statues
Located in Somis, CA
tiaras with festooned bands supporting seated figures of Amitabha Buddhas. Beautifully adorned foo dog
Category
20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
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
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
Pottery
Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous single ceramic Asian turquoise female foo dog. The carving details are amazing. Great
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
shows this happy foo dog is playing with ball. Look at the pictures, some of the age wear on it due to
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog TOYO Made in Japan
Located in Pomona, CA
Japan. It has beautiful color glaze with gilt and detailed carving works shows this happy foo dog is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Large hand carving of Chinese Foo Dog. This piece is hand carved from a solid piece of Nephrite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Jade, Other
Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Large hand carving of Chinese Foo Dog. This piece is hand carved from a solid piece of Nephrite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
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Overall: 30" High, 22" Wide, 9.5" Deep
Foo dog / Foo lion: 25" High, 7" Wide, 9.5" Deep;
Base: 5" High
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hand carved bamboo Foo or Lion Dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Bamboo
Foo Dog Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Brass Lamp, James Mont Style
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
featuring intricate carvings of the orient and foo dog heads and legs. Glamorous style of James Mont. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
, people also call them "Foo Dog" means bring you peace and lucky. This beautiful pair of unique Foo Dog is
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Ceramic
Early 1900s Asian Carved Horn Foo Dog Walking Stick with Metal Bands
Located in Miami, FL
early Asian 20th-century walking stick with a fine-quality carved horn foo dog top. The carving is well
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Post Sculpture in Solid Granite, Early 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid carved granite Chinese foo dog sculpture. Late 19th-early 20th century antique stone carving
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite
H 48.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Pomona, CA
, people also call them "Foo Dog" means bring you peace and lucky. This beautiful Large pair of unique Foo
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
decorated by hand. After 60 plus years there is some loss to wood carvings that have been touched up and a
Category
Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool
19th C., Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Pink Ground Warrior Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the Famille rose pattern with pink enamel ground, foo dog handles, carving to enamel surface and a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood daybed from the 19th century, with carved foo dog guardian
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Bamboo, Elm
H 27.5 in W 79.5 in D 30.5 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic foo dog carving available at 1stDibs. Each foo dog carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and metal. If you’re shopping for a foo dog carving, we have 147 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo dog carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each foo dog carving bearing Art Deco, Hollywood Regency or Baroque hallmarks is very popular.
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Questions About Foo Dog Carving
- 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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