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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
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

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

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Earthenware, Terracotta

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

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

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Ceramic

1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair
1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair

1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair

H 19.5 in W 18 in D 9 in
Blue and White Lucky Foo Dog and Coral Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain ginger jar table lamp mounted on Ming style brass
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20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blue and White Lucky Foo Dog and Coral Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamp
Blue and White Lucky Foo Dog and Coral Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamp

Blue and White Lucky Foo Dog and Coral Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamp

H 33 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") statues are frequently seen in Chinese architecture, and
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
17th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Barrel #01
Located in Chicago, IL
17th Century Ming Dynasty carved marble garden seat with Foo Dog handles, floral reliefs and bat
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Marble

17th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Barrel #01
17th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Barrel #01

17th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Barrel #01

H 19 in Dm 21 in
17th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Barrel #02 (Pair or Individually)
Located in Chicago, IL
- Sold individually or as a pair - 17th Century Ming Dynasty carved stone barrel, with Foo Dog
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Marble

17th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Barrel #02 (Pair or Individually)
17th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Barrel #02 (Pair or Individually)

17th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Barrel #02 (Pair or Individually)

H 19 in Dm 21 in
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Antique Jingdezhen Wanli Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Decorated in the centre within an eight-pointed medallion with a Qilin/Foo dog with Temple Ball. The central
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Jingdezhen Wanli Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Dish
Antique Jingdezhen Wanli Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Dish

Antique Jingdezhen Wanli Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Dish

H 2.05 in Dm 11.11 in
Large Pair of Chinese Candle Holders in a Patinated Verdagris Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
. These large and impressive candle holders have three foo dog legs and a dragon wrapped around the column
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Candlesticks

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Bronze

Large Pair of Chinese Candle Holders in a Patinated Verdagris Finish
Large Pair of Chinese Candle Holders in a Patinated Verdagris Finish

Large Pair of Chinese Candle Holders in a Patinated Verdagris Finish

H 35 in Dm 13.75 in

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Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in Black Marble Set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Monterrey black marble and tops in the same material. Dimensions: Small: 50 D x 110 W x 27 H cm Large: 80 D x 180 W x 33 H cm. Producti...
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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in Black Marble Set
Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in Black Marble Set

Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in Black Marble Set

H 13 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on rectangular bases. Created in China during the 21st century, this pair of black marble gu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12.25 in
Chinese Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Landscape
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage porcelain cache-pot planter from the mid 20th century with hand-painted blue and white décor depicting landscapes, architectures and figures in boats patterns. Crea...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

Chinese Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Landscape
Chinese Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Landscape

Chinese Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Landscape

H 13.5 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Chinese Stone Finials with Peaches and Persimmons, 17th/18th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Over four hundred years ago, these rare stone finials once sat high on the roof of a Ming dynasty building. Hand-carved in Shanxi province, they offer a glimpse of a bygone era - man...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Pair of Chinese Stone Finials with Peaches and Persimmons, 17th/18th Century
Pair of Chinese Stone Finials with Peaches and Persimmons, 17th/18th Century

Pair of Chinese Stone Finials with Peaches and Persimmons, 17th/18th Century

H 31 in Dm 16.5 in
Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
By Hermès
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” picnic equipment, Barenia Edition to include a pair of ...
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20th Century French Country Barware

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Chrome

Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set

Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set

H 7.09 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of Large Brass Ginger Jar Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of large ginger jar lamps in antiqued brass finish. 17" diameter by 26" high top of the socket. Total height is 38.
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Pair of Large Brass Ginger Jar Lamps
Pair of Large Brass Ginger Jar Lamps

Pair of Large Brass Ginger Jar Lamps

H 38 in Dm 17 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Carved Buddha Sculpture, Dharma
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique carved wooden Buddha statuary - Dharma has very detailed hand carving works on it. It is all hand made and hand carved seating Dharma from Boxwood. A...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Boxwood

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Carved Buddha Sculpture, Dharma
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Carved Buddha Sculpture, Dharma

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Carved Buddha Sculpture, Dharma

H 14.5 in W 6 in D 6.5 in
Chinese Carved Jade Figural Sculpture of Laughing Buddha, Budai, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This buddha is in Jade, in, a green color. He is sitted on his wood base. It has been done in china during the 20th century.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Jade

Chinese Carved Jade Figural Sculpture of Laughing Buddha, Budai, 20th Century
Chinese Carved Jade Figural Sculpture of Laughing Buddha, Budai, 20th Century

Chinese Carved Jade Figural Sculpture of Laughing Buddha, Budai, 20th Century

H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a testament to the era's craftsmanship. The lions are intricately carved from high-q...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

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H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Pair Chinese Blue and White Crackle Ware Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair late 19th century Chinese blue and white crackle ware vases, each with hand painted scenes of Doves sitting among flowers and foliage set between Brown engraved boarders.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair Chinese Blue and White Crackle Ware Lamps, 19th Century
Pair Chinese Blue and White Crackle Ware Lamps, 19th Century

Pair Chinese Blue and White Crackle Ware Lamps, 19th Century

H 15.36 in Dm 7.09 in
Hand-Carved Sandstone Female Sculpture, Late 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved sandstone torso of woman, inspired on the traditional decorations of Thai ancient temples. At 47 inches high, it stands as an attractive outdoor element, or as an indoo...
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1990s Thai Other Figurative Sculptures

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Hand-Carved Sandstone Female Sculpture, Late 20th Century
Hand-Carved Sandstone Female Sculpture, Late 20th Century

Hand-Carved Sandstone Female Sculpture, Late 20th Century

H 47 in W 14 in D 12 in
Vintage Korean Dark Brown Distressed Leather Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Korean dark brown leather blanket chest from the mid 20th century with iron hardware and distressed appearance. Created in Korea during the mid 20th century period, this le...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Blanket Chests

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Iron

Vintage Korean Dark Brown Distressed Leather Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware
Vintage Korean Dark Brown Distressed Leather Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware

Vintage Korean Dark Brown Distressed Leather Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware

H 18.5 in W 30.5 in D 14 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

H 11.75 in W 5 in D 9.75 in
Chinese Complete Antique Handcarved Wood and Porcelain Bird Cage, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions and found in original condition The first complete bird cage we have seen. Found in Japan, this attractive antique Chinese hand crafted wooden...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain, Silk, Wood

Chinese Complete Antique Handcarved Wood and Porcelain Bird Cage, Fine Details
Chinese Complete Antique Handcarved Wood and Porcelain Bird Cage, Fine Details

Chinese Complete Antique Handcarved Wood and Porcelain Bird Cage, Fine Details

H 21 in Dm 10 in
Annamese 19th Century Planter with Green Glaze Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique 19th century Annamese green, blue and ocher planter from Vietnam with scrolling decor, clouds, traces of dragon motifs and distressed patina. Handcrafted in Vietnam during...
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

Annamese 19th Century Planter with Green Glaze Décor
Annamese 19th Century Planter with Green Glaze Décor

Annamese 19th Century Planter with Green Glaze Décor

H 14.75 in Dm 24 in
Chinese Blue and White Vase Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese blue and white vase lamp decorated with oriental dragons and foliage on ebonies pierced base. Dimensions : Height 14 inches Width 5 inches Depth 5 inches.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Chinese Blue and White Vase Lamp

Chinese Blue and White Vase Lamp

H 14 in W 5 in D 5 in

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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

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Bone

20th Century Sculpture Chinese Warrior Parade Amor Foo Dog Emblems Signet
20th Century Sculpture Chinese Warrior Parade Amor Foo Dog Emblems Signet

20th Century Sculpture Chinese Warrior Parade Amor Foo Dog Emblems Signet

H 19.3 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
Located in Berwickshire, GB
A massive and fierce Chinese dense hardwood statue of foo dog, 19th century. Extremely well carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Wood

Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog

Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
Located in Berwickshire, GB
A very rare 18th century Chinese patinated bronze censer formed as a foo dog, or lion dog, the
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Antique 1750s Chinese Metalwork

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Bronze

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 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

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Limestone

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog

H 17.33 in W 8.67 in D 10.24 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal

H 23.5 in W 15 in D 10 in
A Chinese Glazed Shiwan Pottery Foo Dog
Located in Austin, TX
A large shiwan pottery figure of a frolicking female foo dog. She carries a streaming ribbon in her
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

A Chinese Glazed Shiwan Pottery Foo Dog
A Chinese Glazed Shiwan Pottery Foo Dog

A Chinese Glazed Shiwan Pottery Foo Dog

H 15.25 in W 18 in D 11 in
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

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Stoneware

Early Antique Chinese Sancai Glaze Stoneware Foo Dog Roof Tile
Early Antique Chinese Sancai Glaze Stoneware Foo Dog Roof Tile

Early Antique Chinese Sancai Glaze Stoneware Foo Dog Roof Tile

H 17.5 in W 16.5 in D 8 in
Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog design. Characterized by a muted palette of beige, taupe and tan, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug
Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug

Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug

W 162 in L 162 in
China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade
Located in Miami, FL
A reclining Foo Dog from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Beautiful antique sculpture of a reclined
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade
China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade

H 1.95 in W 4.06 in D 2.28 in
Ming Dynasty Bronze Mythical Xiezhi Censer, circa 1368-1644
Located in Dallas, TX
dynasty cast bronze of a scaled foo dog or mythical beast with horn, whiskers and teeth. The feet are
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Mythical Xiezhi Censer, circa 1368-1644
Ming Dynasty Bronze Mythical Xiezhi Censer, circa 1368-1644

Ming Dynasty Bronze Mythical Xiezhi Censer, circa 1368-1644

H 16.4 in W 20 in D 7 in
Pair of Ming Dynasty Chinese Incense Holders
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of turquoise glazed pottery foo dog incense holders. Wonderful as table decoration or candle
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Candle Holders

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Pottery

Pair of Ming Dynasty Chinese Incense Holders
Pair of Ming Dynasty Chinese Incense Holders

Pair of Ming Dynasty Chinese Incense Holders

H 6.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
a Foo dog. From Shanxi Province, 1840-1860. Sold as a pair. The chairs are often referred to
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs

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Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs

H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions from the 16-17th century. Very detailed. The
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

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Lava

Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures

Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures

H 20.08 in W 33.47 in D 15.36 in
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
Located in Miami, FL
jadeite jade. The carving exhibit great skills and details, with organic motifs and a reclined Foo Dog on
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Antique 1880s North American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents

H 6.76 in W 3.18 in D 1.75 in
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
on a tree. The lower part flanked by a carved gilt wood fo dog head on each side. On a detachable
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

H 54.73 in W 53.94 in D 3.15 in
China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large sculpture of a marble lion, foo dog, or guardian, 19" high. History: Placing
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection
China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection

China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection

H 19 in W 11 in D 8 in
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

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Bronze

Bronze Censer with Foo Dog
Bronze Censer with Foo Dog

Bronze Censer with Foo Dog

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

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Bronze

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

H 5.5 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Polychrome Plate Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Flower Baskets Kangxi Mar
Polychrome Plate Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Flower Baskets Kangxi Mar

Polychrome Plate Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Flower Baskets Kangxi Mar

H 1.66 in Dm 9.53 in
Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lucky pair of green glazed foo dogs or foo lions depicted on stands. One dog is holding a ball the
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands
Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands

Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands

H 13 in W 9 in D 5 in
China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade
Located in Miami, FL
A reclining Foo Dog from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Delicate antique sculpture of a reclined
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade
China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade

China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade

H 1.81 in W 1.18 in D 1.34 in
Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Pho dog is an original decorative object realized during the Ming dynasty by oriental
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty
Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of vintage or antique Chinese Food Dog figures. Features two dogs with their
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians
Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians

Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians

H 12 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
Chinese Bronze Qing Foo Dogs Incense Burner
Located in Dallas, TX
playful pair of attached foo dogs. One dog is biting the back of his partner who is chewing on his foot
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Bronze Qing Foo Dogs Incense Burner
Chinese Bronze Qing Foo Dogs Incense Burner

Chinese Bronze Qing Foo Dogs Incense Burner

H 8 in W 14 in D 7.5 in
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Rio Vista, CA
foo dog finial.
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar

H 19 in W 11 in D 11 in
Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Forney, TX
decorate your home or office, or even outdoors in place of guardian foo dog lions, or as a fun and fanciful
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Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Architectural Elements

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Ceramic, Paint

Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

H 11.25 in W 4.5 in D 10 in
Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderfully expressive foo dog, female with paw on pup, very detailed with applied flowers, bushy
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Elements

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Turquoise

Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile
Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile

Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile

H 17.5 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
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

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Clay

Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dog Roof Tiles
Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dog Roof Tiles

Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dog Roof Tiles

H 13.75 in W 11 in D 6 in
Polychrome Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps
Located in Raleigh, NC
These handsome porcelain foo dog lamps are multicolored featuring green, yellow, blue and bown
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Mid-20th Century Asian Table Lamps

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Brass

Polychrome Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps
Polychrome Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps

Polychrome Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps

H 27 in W 8 in D 4 in
1960s Black and Gold Asian Planters on Stands with Brass Foo Dog Handles, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
style stand. Floral motif with stone inlay, hand-painted fretwork border and brass foo dog handles on
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20th Century Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Stone, Brass

1960s Black and Gold Asian Planters on Stands with Brass Foo Dog Handles, Pair
1960s Black and Gold Asian Planters on Stands with Brass Foo Dog Handles, Pair

1960s Black and Gold Asian Planters on Stands with Brass Foo Dog Handles, Pair

H 16.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Ming Stone Temple Carving
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid to Late 17thC. Ming Stone Temple Carving Of Foo Dog
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Architectural Elements

Ming Stone Temple Carving
Ming Stone Temple Carving

Ming Stone Temple Carving

H 11 in W 15 in D 5 in
Fine Chinese Bronze Pricket Sticks
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese Bronze Ming style pricket sticks with triform mythical Chinese Foo Dog heads. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Fine Chinese Bronze Pricket Sticks
Fine Chinese Bronze Pricket Sticks

Fine Chinese Bronze Pricket Sticks

H 12 in Dm 5 in
Blanc de chine guan yen
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese blanc de chine sitting guan yen on foo dog, marked Dehua City, maker He Chao Zong, Ming
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Porcelain

Blanc de chine guan yen
Blanc de chine guan yen

Blanc de chine guan yen

H 12.25 in W 10.5 in D 5 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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Figurine Protectors
Pair of Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Figurine Protectors

Pair of Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Figurine Protectors

H 6 in W 2 in D 5 in
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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.

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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 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 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.
  • 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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