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Foo Dog Planter

Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A heavy vintage lost wax cast planter from the mid 20th century, with bronze patina and Foo dog
Category

Mid-20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

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Chinese Brass Pot with Foo Dog Legs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful and exotic Chinese brass pot with foo dog legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Cachepot Jardiniere with Asian Foo Dog Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully Hand Crafted Bronze Cachepot or Jardiniere planter with Foo Dog Handles;. The piece
Category

20th Century Asian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

China large antique hand carved solid marble Planter Water Bowl & Base, 2pcs
Located in South Burlington, VT
You cant help admiring this imposing China hand-carved marble foo dog planter or water bowl with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Japanese Big Bronze Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
and beautiful hand cast bronze Usubata or flower planter Haineke with dramatic "Foo dog Lions Komainu
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

A Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Jardinieres
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Molted Blue Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Jardinieres
Category

20th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

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
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone, Brass

Pair of Blue and White Garden Planters
Located in Sarasota, FL
two Foo Dog handles to each planter and feet These where made by the Shi Wan Kiln in Guangzhou, China
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Blue and White Garden Planters
Pair of Blue and White Garden Planters
H 17.25 in W 18.75 in L 17.25 in
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Questions About Foo Dog Planter
  • 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
    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.