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Foo Dog Ring

Jade Foo Dog Ring Oriental Style Jade Diamonds and Ruby Eyes Foo Dog Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully carved jade foo dog with ruby eyes & diamond accented filigree shank. The, ring weighs
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 19th Century Chinese Flambe Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese vase with beautiful rich flame glaze, having foo dog ring handles on the shoulders, China
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose “Wu Shuang ” Quadrangular Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
auspicious objects, both with pale blue foo dog handles with gold rings Each vase stands 19-inches high x 8
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1880 Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Compote or Sweetmeats Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
central foo dog & bird in a landscape. Rings of classic Rose Canton borders; the outer with coins
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
flanked by moulded gilt shishi (foo dog) handles with pierced rings, symbolic guardians traditionally
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Eugène Cornu, Pair of French Japonisme/Chinoiserie Ormolu Mtd Enameled Onyx Urns
By Eugène Cornu
Located in New York, NY
prominently cast gilt bronze handles in the form of foo dog masks gripping solid hanging rings. The bases
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Urns

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Chinese Carved Green & White Quartz Vase & Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted, showcasing intricate details and featuring removable stylized foo dog loose ring handles that add
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Quartz

Chinese Carved Green & White Quartz Vase & Cover
Chinese Carved Green & White Quartz Vase & Cover
$880 Sale Price
41% Off
H 11 in W 7 in D 2.5 in

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Unique Sapphire Diamond Gold "Foo" Dog Ring
By Rina Limor
Located in New York, NY
Unique and adorable "Foo" dog ring makes an interesting conversation piece. Set with sapphires and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chinese Brass Foo Dog Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass vase with Foo dog faces holding rings
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20th Century Vases

Materials

Brass

1970s Enamel Turquoise Pink Sapphire Gold Chinese Foo Dog
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Highly stylized Chinese Foo dog, with pink sapphire eyes, blue and orange enamel and round
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Vintage 1970s Chinese More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

French Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, Foo Dog Handles by Ercuis, Paris
By Ercuis
Located in Bath, GB
. A scarcely seen design with a beaded border with fabulous Foo dog back plates and ring handles
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Of 19th C. Rose Medallion Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th c.Chinese Rose Medallion Vases with Foo Dog and Ring Motif.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue & White Chinese Fishbowls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
& Architectural Design, Fixed Foo Dog Handles with Rings, and Greek Key Border with a Floral Design on a Flat
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20th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Large19th Chinese Porcleain Vases
Located in Hudson, NY
calligraphy and further embelished with molded foo dog head handles holding rings. They make a dramtic and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Temple Lions This is a very unusual old piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
set on 3 paw feet and is made in brass with a hand beaten decoration, there is a Foo Dog Lion’s mask
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Pattern Porcelain Vases, Mounted as Lamps
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of Chinese export porcelain vases are finely detailed and feature gilt foo dog and ring
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Famille Rose Craquel Glaze Vase, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
. The vase is applied in relief with dog of Foo masks holding ring handles in their mouths to either
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Attributed Streak Glazed Vase on Integral Base
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
dog heads holding ring handles applied to either side and has an unglazed base and is not marked
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Early 19th Century Grand Tall Carved White Pottery Vase
Located in Larkspur, CA
Landscape with Foo Dog Handles and Rings. Circa 1830.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Large pair of cloisonné vases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large and impressive balustrade shaped pair w/multi-colored floral and geometric designs. Foo dog
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20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Export Jars
Located in Hinsdale, IL
dog head holding ring simulated handles; love birds on lid handle
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Antique 19th Century Vases

Pair of Chinese Export Jars
Pair of Chinese Export Jars
H 27.75 in W 11.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Chinese Bronze Vases with Parcel-Gilt Features
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
bulbous centre of the vase has three gilt bronze foo dog heads with moveable rings in their mouths. The
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Foo Dog Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal foo dog ring for your home. A foo dog ring — often made from ceramic, porcelain and stone — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo dog ring — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A foo dog ring is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Ercuis each produced at least one beautiful foo dog ring that is worth considering.

How Much is a Foo Dog Ring?

Prices for a foo dog ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $918 and can go as high as $42,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,325.
Questions About Foo Dog Ring
  • 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
    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
    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.