Foo Dog Ming
Ming Dynasty Wood Foo Dog With Box
Located in Tampa, FL
This is a very important piece. An antique fossilized foo dog with a custom wood stand. It is Ming
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
$6,500
H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 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
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
$4,250 / set
H 18 in W 19 in D 8 in
1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Exceptionally avant garde style approaching surrealist, bulging eyes and rich hued glazes; extremely rare to find as a pair, meant to be tile-roof finials.
Breath taking and large ...
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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20th Century Sculpture Chinese Warrior Parade Amor Foo Dog Emblems Signet
By Mei Yi
Located in Osnabrück, DE
From a collection of more than 70 years, this extraordinary and highly decorative bone over wood, sculpture comes from! Rarely worked out in movement and aesthetics! Never see, or fi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
H 19.3 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Located in London, GB
A well carved Foo dog in a hard limestone. Nicely weathered dating it mid 20th century.
Chinese
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20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal
Statues of guardian lions have traditionally
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Early Antique Chinese Sancai Glaze Stoneware Foo Dog Roof Tile
Located in Rochester, NY
Early antique Chinese Sancai glaze stoneware foo dog roof tile.
We think this dates to the late
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Bronze Censer with Foo Dog
Located in Somis, CA
crafted foo dog has a playful expression, looking back with his mouth open. A stamp that reads "Ming Xuan
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Located in Somis, CA
free of decorations, flanked by a pair of foo dog lions with ferocious expression. The cover is pierced
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns
Materials
Bronze
Polychrome Plate Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Flower Baskets Kangxi Mar
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A fine and rare Chinese porcelain plate, made during the 19th century. To the centre a Foo dog on
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dog Roof Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique Chinese “foo dogs” roof tiles.
Rare pair of foo dog tiles in stunning green and
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Ming Ceramics
Materials
Clay
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
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Chinese Hokkien Style Ceramic Roof Tile Fragment, Nicely Mounted
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Chinese Hokkien style polychrome ceramic roof tile fragment of a warrior on a dragon with metal spear, nicely mounted to a custom solid acrylic stand. Probably dates to the ea...
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,250
H 15.25 in W 14.5 in D 5.25 in
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China.
The figure likely represents ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$24,500
H 32 in W 22.25 in D 16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tang Dynasty Large And Important Pottery Horse TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
Large And Important Tang Dynasty (618-907AD) Pottery Horse TL Tested. China.
Ca. 618-907 AD A beautiful pottery figure of a horse. The animal is shown in a standing pose on an integ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tang Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
$18,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26 in W 25 in D 13 in
Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tang dynasty pottery statue of standing horse with removable saddle, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with Oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford test numbers C106t33.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century.
The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
$68,000
H 27 in W 34 in D 10 in
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession
Call or message us for details or to reserve.
Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$22,800 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in
Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China.
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion,...
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood
$4,200
H 14 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mid 20th century glazed terracotta foo dogs with a great colors. This is a good looking pair of Foo Dogs and a nice size for any room. Foo Dogs also known as Guardian Lions s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$3,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 26.5 in W 17 in D 10.5 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 black custom made base. Created in China during the 19th century this foo dog sculpture...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$8,500
H 31 in W 12 in D 11 in
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, this stone fu dog sits at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Ming Dynasty Horsemen Roof Tiles
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) sancai-glazed ridge tiles modelled as horse and rider. Both tiles are glazed in rich green and amber, the horses in a rich amber and the ri...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, and a form of Amitabha Buddha. He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in...
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is kno...
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues
Materials
Stone
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC.
The sphinxes of the Serape...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs.
Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are execute...
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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Foo Dog Ming For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal foo dog ming for your home. Each foo dog ming for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo dog ming — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available.
How Much is a Foo Dog Ming?
The average selling price for a foo dog ming at 1stDibs is $2,754, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $15,154 for the highest priced.
Questions About Foo Dog Ming
- 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.
- 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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