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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

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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

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Porcelain

Victorian Japanese Gold and Silver Shakudo Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
always the subject in Japanese art, I have not seen a dog before that is not a foo dog or shi shi dog
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Silver, Shakudo

2 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
round form with hammered dovetailed body that features copper foo dog / dragon / lion ring handles
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

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Brass

4 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
form with hammered dovetailed body that features foo dog / dragon / lion ring handles. The smallest
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

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Brass

3 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring round form with hammered dovetailed body that features foo dog / dragon / lion ring handles. The
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

3 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
form with hammered dovetailed body that features foo dog / dragon / lion ring handles. The smallest
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Fine Sodalite Burner and Cover, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine sodalite burner and cover Chinese 20th Century Flanked by foo dog handles with loose rings
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20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Double Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
books and a playful foo dog with a ball, among flowing pink ribbons and clouds, raised on double fish
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose “Wu Shuang Pu” 無雙譜 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

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Porcelain

Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
each leg with relief carvings depicting Foo dog-heads or Imperial guardian lions, all six legs
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables

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Serpentine

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
lovely images of cross hatch, trellices and a foo dog lion. On the base we find mountains, and clouds
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
Imari colors of blue, terra cotta, gold and white. The pair features a Foo dog handle on each top, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Bronze

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Rare Georges Jouve + Mathieu Mategot 'Patte D'Ours' Ashtray in White
By Georges Jouve, Mathieu Matégot
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Georges Jouve 'Patte d’Ours' ashtray in rare crackled white glaze on a Mathieu Matégot black lacquered metal and woven rattan stand. France c. 1951. Underside of ashtray incised wi...
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Vintage Men's Oval Green Jade Ring with Dragon Design in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Magnificent vintage oval cabochon green jadeite jade ring in 14k rose gold. The beautiful mottled green Jade is bezel set and measures approximately 16.29 mm x 13.03 mm x 7.28 mm. Th...
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16th Century Renaissance Gold Ring with Table Cut Rock Crystal 22K Gold
Located in London, GB
A stunning example of a European renaissance ring dating to 1550-1600! A table-cut rock crystal is mounted in a closed back rub over setting. The quatrefoil bezel is cuffed with a re...
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Chinese Nanjing Crackleware Blue and White Vase
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
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Tiffany & Co. Antique 14K Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Crest Signet Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Tiffany & Co. 14K gold signet ring with a beautifully engraved carnelian intaglio crest depicting a lion above a shield with two stars, a chevron and a crescent moon. L...
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14K Gold Bloodstone Edwardian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold Edwardian intaglio signet ring contains an esoteric image—a unique family crest with mysterious imagery. Carved into bloodstone, a striped shield sits on a diagonal, wi...
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Clasped Hands
Located in Stamford, CT
We are proud to show this circular hoop of 22 Kt gold, with coiling around the shoulders, sets an oval shaped intaglio"dextrarum lunctio" on the carnelian. This translates to clasped...
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Oil on Copper Religious Painting in Gilt Bronze Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Oil on copper painting in elaborate parcel-gilt bronze frame surmounted by a cross. Titled: "VII: Jesus falls the second time" from the stations of the cross.
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Chinese Export Large Blue and White Porcelain Aquatic Bowl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty large Chinese blue and white bowl hand decorated with aquatic fauna and flora having a rare touch of whimsy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Garnet, Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This 15 Kt flat cut garnet natural pearl ring shares an attribute with Georgian rings which is the roundness, or the curved setting of the ring. The curve makes the ring look tailor ...
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Fashion Rings

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Garnet, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari plate having a quality antique Japanese imari blue and white plate, hand painted in wonderful blue and white colours decorated with a bi...
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Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari plate
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French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. The top of this splendid ring is set with an intaglio on carnelian bearing the initials "TH". The ring consists of 5 gold threads...
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Antique Japan Shakudo Plaques Peonies Butterfly Grashopper SpIder Spidernet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Two plaques are identical showing three peonies. One plaque, slightly larger, shows a butterfly, a grasshopper and a spider in its net. The three plaques are fine examples of Shakudo...
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Natural Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
24k yellow gold ring, with natural jadeite jade, measuring 18.3 x 8.6 x 2.6mm. Ring size - 8.75, ring top is 10mm wide. Marked:999, Asian mark. Weight - 14.1 grams.
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Victorian Silver Japanese Menuki Samurai and Horse Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
These cufflinks are so awesome. They feature an incredibly, intricately detailed depiction of samurai warriors. The cufflinks are solid sterling silver, marked silver and marked Japa...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Cufflinks

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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

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Chinese Brass Foo Dog Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass vase with Foo dog faces holding rings
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Large Early 19th Century Cast Iron Chinese Vessel
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
great depth and detail. 2 iron rings on each side of the form. Foo Dog cast feet. These vessels / tubs
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

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Iron

Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Buddhistic Lion Supporting a Vase
Located in New York, NY
dog or foo lion in the West, is portrayed mid stride, head turned, mouth open. His lush mane flows
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Jade

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

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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

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Silver Plate

Vintage Pair Bronze Finished Asian Lamps with Lionized Shih Tzus or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
high relief on the ginger jar shaped form. Each of the lamps is adorned with a leaping Foo Dog against
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Mid-20th Century Asian Table Lamps

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Metal

Chinese Guardian Lion Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
lion, enclosed by a geometric border and flanked by auspicious ruyi symbols. Also known as a foo dog or
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry

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Silver

Chinese Guardian Lion Charm Ring, c. 1900
Chinese Guardian Lion Charm Ring, c. 1900
H 0.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in
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

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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

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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

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Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Oval Censers with Brass Elephant Handles, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
handles and foo dog-topped pierced lids. Detailed, colorful, and well-executed cloisonné decoration
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Brass, Enamel

Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency Style Pewter Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
have a pewter body with mounted brass trims and lacquered black wood bases. Foo dog motifs adorn the
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass, Pewter

Large Antique Gold Iron Chinoiserie Dragon Foo Dog Door Knocker or Cabinet Pull
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large (and quite heavy) door knocker shaped as a Chinese dragon or foo dog. The face of a dragon
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20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Metalwork

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Iron

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

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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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Pair Chinese Blue and White Covered Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
a foo dog. The slight bodies of the vases painted on a luminous white ground in underglaze blue with
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

KIESELSTEIN-CORD Green Gold Diamond Carnelian Foo Dog Set
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition. The detail work is astounding. Each Foo dog is a miniature sculpture. The hair, the eyes, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, Carnelian, 18k Gold

Elegant Lacquered Sideboard with Large Bronze Foo Dog Heads
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Lacquered 4 front door sideboard, with large bronze foo dogs heads with ring handles.
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Vintage 1960s American Sideboards

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

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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

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Bronze

Finely Carved Chinese Xiu Jade Foo Dog on Qi Lin
Located in SOMIS, CA
. This stunning piece features an exquisite vase with a foo dog finial atop the lucky beast Qi Lin. Such
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

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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
    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.