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Foo Dog Light

Chinese White and Figurative Pastoral Scene Porcelain Urn
Located in Queens, NY
of people gathering in a pastoral Setting and blue foo dog handles along the neck. Light signs of
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Porcelain

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Vintage Pair of Light Blue Foo Dog Plaster Dining Table or Console Table Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of plaster foo dogs in a very light blue lacquer. These are very heavy and can support
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables

Materials

Plaster, Lacquer

Magnificent Pair of Heavy Light Green Stone Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressively large and heavy carved hard stone foo dog sculptures. Lovely shade of soft green.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Small porcelain Foo dog, light blue color. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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Pair of Rose Medallion Vases
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Fine pair of 19th century rose medallion vases.
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Foo Dog Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal foo dog light for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and porcelain, every foo dog light was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo dog light — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A foo dog light, designed in the folk art, Hollywood Regency or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made foo dog light over the years, but those crafted by Edward F. Caldwell & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Foo Dog Light?

A foo dog light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,555, while the lowest priced sells for $251 and the highest can go for as much as $14,800.
Questions About Foo Dog Light
  • 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
    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
    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
    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.