Foo Dog Seal
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
Representing the mythical figure of a foo dog, this incredibly ornate figure packs detail and
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Materials
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Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese export carved soapstone foo dog scholars seal, nicely carved, in two color soapstone
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Chinese Green & Brown Jadeite Serpentine Foo Dog Chop Seal
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A RARE Vintage Chinese Green & Brown Jadeite Serpentine Foo Dog Chop Seal.
Hong Kong
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Serpentine, Jade
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
jadeite seal stone is the skillfully carved figure of a foo dog or guardian lion that sits majestically
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$3,650
H 6.3 in W 3.12 in D 3.12 in
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Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of foo dog seal chops. Chinese hardstone carved with Buddhist monks in forest scene in base
Category
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Materials
Stone
Vintage Chinese Gold Plated Seal in Beautiful Presentational Silk Lined Red Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lined red box with Chinese inscriptions custom fabricated to hold a gold tone double luck foo dog seal
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
H 7 in W 15 in D 12 in
Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
soapstone Foo Dog seals. Beautiful sculptures of finely carved group of Foo Dogs topping a rectangular
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
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Foo Dog Seal For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic foo dog seal available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, soapstone and ceramic, every foo dog seal was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo dog seal — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available.
How Much is a Foo Dog Seal?
The average selling price for a foo dog seal at 1stDibs is $588, while they’re typically $230 on the low end and $3,325 for the highest priced.
Questions About Foo Dog Seal
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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