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Foo Dog Figurine

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
. Therefore, people also call them in Foo Dog means bring you peace and lucky. This beautiful pair of unique
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Italian Terracotta Chinoiserie Foo Dog Figurine
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Hollywood Regency era Italian terracotta foo dog. It is hand painted and in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain
Located in Poperinge, BE
A charming pair of blue Foo Dog figurines, small temple lions, made of turquoise-glazed Chinese
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain
Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain
$261 / set
H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm
$416 / set
H 7.09 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in
1940s Chinese Pair Foo Dog Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of Antique Chinese Figurines Foo Dog Sculpture Green Glaze Ceramic 8 tall x 3.75 w x 6.5 d
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Chinese Pair Foo Dog Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
1940s Chinese Pair Foo Dog Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
$500 / set
H 8 in W 3.75 in D 6.5 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
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
$486 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 4.8 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

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Foo Dog Figurine Roof Tile
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Foo Dog Roof Tile, 10" High, 7 " L, W 3.5"
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Foo Dog Figurine Roof Tile
Foo Dog Figurine Roof Tile
H 10 in W 3.5 in D 7.5 in
Foo Dog Figurine Roof Tile
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Foo Dog Roof Tile, 10" High, 7 " L, W 3.5"
Category

20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Foo Dog Figurine Roof Tile
Foo Dog Figurine Roof Tile
H 10 in W 3.5 in D 7 in
Pair Of Large Antique Chinese Foo Dog Figurines
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine pair of matching antique Chinese porcelain vases, each of a rectangular form, the exterior is covered with a deep crimson glaze and decorated with highly detailed images of va...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Turquoise Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Figurines done in glazed ceramics
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Herend Foo Dog Figurines Tall & Largest Size. Rare Artist Signed Edition
By Herend
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
classic pair of Foo Dogs is in their largest size. Completely hand painted and signed you will find the
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Vintage 1980s Hungarian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Enamel

2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of bronze mythological guardian lion / fu / foo dog figurines with pine cone like manes and
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Late 20th Century Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Recumbent Foo Dog Figurines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Chinese foo dog figurines. In a green, glazed pottery. Depicting complementary
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
. Therefore, people also call them in Foo Dog means bring you peace and lucky. This beautiful pair of unique
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
. Therefore, people also call them in Foo Dog means bring you peace and lucky. This beautiful pair of unique
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Burmese Bronze Figurine of Singha, Foo Dog, circa 1900
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Burmese Singha, Foo dog with a beautifully patinated bronze corpus and visible/detailed genitals
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise, light blue colored
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Figurine Protectors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Chinese 6" inch tall guardian Foo dog protectors. Solid bronze with intricate detailing
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th C Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pair of immaculate 18th C Foo Dog Figurines
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

18th C Chinese Foo Dogs
18th C Chinese Foo Dogs
H 21.75 in W 9 in D 8 in

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PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
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Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
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H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful pair of cast stone fire dogs, Foo Dog style. Great for use in a fireplace - the pair is identical.
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Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
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$2,500 / set
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Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
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Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
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$875,000
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
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Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
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Located in South Salem, NY
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Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
$2,400 / set
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese bronze Foo dogs, 19th century.
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Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
$15,000
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Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
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Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture
Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture
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Foo Dog Figurine For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal foo dog figurine for your home. A foo dog figurine — often made from ceramic, delft and earthenware — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a foo dog figurine — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right foo dog figurine, those designed in Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made foo dog figurine has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Delft, Delft and Herend are consistently popular.

How Much is a Foo Dog Figurine?

The average selling price for a foo dog figurine at 1stDibs is $1,325, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $7,735 for the highest priced.
Questions About Foo Dog Figurine
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.