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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

Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Recumbent Foo Dog Figurines
Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Recumbent Foo Dog Figurines

Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Recumbent Foo Dog Figurines

H 4.25 in W 6.25 in D 5.25 in
1940s Antique Chinese Pair Foo Dog Figurines 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

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Ceramic

1940s Antique Chinese Pair Foo Dog Figurines Sculpture
1940s Antique Chinese Pair Foo Dog Figurines Sculpture

1940s Antique Chinese Pair Foo Dog Figurines Sculpture

H 8 in W 3.75 in D 6.5 in
Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a cinnabar body with colorful accents
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands
Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands

Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands

H 9 in W 7 in D 5.5 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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

H 10 in W 4 in D 7 in
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

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Giltwood

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

H 13.25 in W 13 in D 7.5 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
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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

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

H 4.8 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
By Aerozon
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german hand-painted glazed porcelain foo dog perfume lamp/incense burner by Aerozon By
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon

Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon

H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
-open mouths, symbolizing their role as guardians of the place they adorn. The female Foo Dog
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two

H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 3.08 in

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Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully decorative pair of porcelain foo dogs, or guardian lions, beautifully glazed with purple and blue streaks China, 20th century Why we like them We love the opulence of ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

H 13 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
Chinese Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a colourful antique Chinese porcelain vase, depicting a traditional Chinese scene with exotic birds and landscape, converted into an elegant table lamp with a fine linen shad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Hardwood, Porcelain, Linen

Chinese Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Chinese Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Chinese Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

H 36 in Dm 20 in
Monumental Chinese Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Chinese serpentine jade carved pagoda censer, early 20th century. A masterfully carved Chinese serpentine pagoda censer. The base of the tripod censer is set upon lion-he...
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Monumental Chinese Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer, Early 20th Century
Monumental Chinese Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer, Early 20th Century

Monumental Chinese Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer, Early 20th Century

H 43 in W 18 in D 12 in
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Vases with Floral and Plant Decor
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a buffet with this colorful pair of antique Imari vases. Crafted in Japan, circa 1880 and round in shape, the ceramic vessels are hand painted with floral and pl...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Pair of 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Vases with Floral and Plant Decor
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Vases with Floral and Plant Decor

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Vases with Floral and Plant Decor

H 12 in Dm 6.5 in
Imari Dish Charger Lobed Japan Iron Red Blue Green
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional 18th century Imari lobed dish. The centre painted with a vase of flowers and a bonsai tree. Surrounded by a double circle border and three large vignettes of a fenced gar...
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Porcelain

Imari Dish Charger Lobed Japan Iron Red Blue Green
Imari Dish Charger Lobed Japan Iron Red Blue Green

Imari Dish Charger Lobed Japan Iron Red Blue Green

H 5 in Dm 31 in
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with colorful glaze polychrome and gold accents.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 7 in
Two Figurine of Seated Boys, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
Wearing a blue-glazed short child's apron knotted around the waist, his hair drawn into one or two topknots Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in ...
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Ceramic

Two Figurine of Seated Boys, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Two Figurine of Seated Boys, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Two Figurine of Seated Boys, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

H 3.35 in Dm 1.97 in
Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling Chinese export lacquered four-panel coromandel screen featuring a flora and fauna waterscape with stylized cranes. The carved lacquer panels are embellished with vivid color...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf
Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf

Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf

H 72.25 in W 64 in D 1 in
Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Dogs Poodles & Pups Figurines
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb rare 19th-Century English Staffordshire pair of poodle dogs with pups seated on blue cushions with gilt accents. These charming dogs are hand painted with fine details and w...
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Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Dogs Poodles & Pups Figurines
Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Dogs Poodles & Pups Figurines

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Dogs Poodles & Pups Figurines

H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in
Six VOC Chinese Export Style Blue and White Porcelain Chargers, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Six Japanese export style blue and white porcelain chargers, 20th century, China or Japan. The blue and white porcelain chargers decorated in the kraak style, and emblazoned with th...
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20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Six VOC Chinese Export Style Blue and White Porcelain Chargers, 20th Century
Six VOC Chinese Export Style Blue and White Porcelain Chargers, 20th Century

Six VOC Chinese Export Style Blue and White Porcelain Chargers, 20th Century

H 3 in Dm 16.5 in
Pair, Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Figural Cabinet Plates
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, 20th century.
A pair of blue and white scalloped bowls with figural scenes to interior and surrounded by foliate motifs.
Marked to underside.
Approx: 5.875"
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair, Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Figural Cabinet Plates
Pair, Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Figural Cabinet Plates

Pair, Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Figural Cabinet Plates

H 0.5 in Dm 5.875 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and mischievous pair of Japanese carved, gilt and painted komainu, often mistaken for foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan. The two komainu, or guardian li...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Cypress, Wood

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan

H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early coffee can, painted in under-glaze blue with a large residence in a Chinese landscape. Prov: Taylor Collection; Watney Collection.  
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755

H 2.25 in Dm 7 in
Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Located in New York, NY
A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperial garden of magnolia blossoms, chry...
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Metalwork

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Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums

Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums

H 31 in Dm 17 in
Copeland Aesthetic Movement Stag Hunting Scene Plate, 1879
By Copeland
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual antique Copeland Aesthetic Movement cabinet plate decorated with a titled stag hunting scene dated 1879. The large ceramic plate is of round shape with a raised rim with a...
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Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs

H 18 in W 20 in D 8 in

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Pair Of Large Antique Chinese Foo Dog Figurines
Located in New York, 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...
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Pair Of Large Antique Chinese Foo Dog Figurines
Pair Of Large Antique Chinese Foo Dog Figurines

Pair Of Large Antique Chinese Foo Dog Figurines

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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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Pair Herend Foo Dog Figurines Tall & Largest Size. Rare Artist Signed Edition

Pair Herend Foo Dog Figurines Tall & Largest Size. Rare Artist Signed Edition

H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
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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2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"
2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"

2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"

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Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Posts
Located in Dallas, TX
on newer bases. The figurine is often called foo dog and represents a guardian lion. Foo dog hitching
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Pedestals and Columns

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Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Posts
Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Posts

Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Posts

H 62.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Delft Vases 17th century Style Earthenware Blue White Tall Baluster Vases a pair
By AK Dutch Delftware, Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair tall antique Dutch Delft baluster vases with foo dog finial Hand made and painted in the
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Delft Vases 17th century Style Earthenware Blue White Tall Baluster Vases a pair
Delft Vases 17th century Style Earthenware Blue White Tall Baluster Vases a pair

Delft Vases 17th century Style Earthenware Blue White Tall Baluster Vases a pair

H 26.4 in Dm 12.9 in
Vintage XL Delft Vase Royal Delft Covered Jar Blue White Delftware Chinoiserie
By AK Dutch Delftware, Delft, Royal Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
colors, blue camaieu. All over floral decoration with peacock birds and on top a foo dog - Lion finial
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Vintage XL Delft Vase Royal Delft Covered Jar Blue White Delftware Chinoiserie
Vintage XL Delft Vase Royal Delft Covered Jar Blue White Delftware Chinoiserie

Vintage XL Delft Vase Royal Delft Covered Jar Blue White Delftware Chinoiserie

H 30.7 in W 15.7 in D 15.7 in
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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Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair

H 10.25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
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
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Antique Burmese Bronze Figurine of Singha, Foo Dog, circa 1900
Antique Burmese Bronze Figurine of Singha, Foo Dog, circa 1900

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H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in
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".  
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Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights
Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights

Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights

H 3.625 in W 1.5 in D 2.25 in
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
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Pair of Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Figurine Protectors
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18th C Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pair of immaculate 18th C Foo Dog Figurines
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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
  • What are foo dogs made of?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    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.

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