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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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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue
H 2.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.5 in
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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Vintage Chinese Green and Brown Serpentine Foo Dog Chop Seal
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning and rare vintage Chinese green and brown serpentine foo dog chop seal, Hong
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Serpentine

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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

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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
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

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Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Horse TL Tested
By Tang Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) Sancai glazed pottery horse TL Tested The cream-glazed horse is naturalistically modelled standing on a rectangular base, with the mane, tail and hooves hig...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

Chinese Foo Dog Plaster Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice vintage plaster foo dog sculpture in faux bronze finish, circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Chinese Foo Dog Plaster Sculpture
Chinese Foo Dog Plaster Sculpture
H 9.5 in W 5 in D 6 in
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners. Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo dogs, one male and one female which were thought to protect the home from harmful spir...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Rare Palace Size Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Figural Box and Cover, Qing
Located in New York, NY
A rare palace size Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer figural box and cover, Qing Dynasty This palace size box and cover is a rare and exquisite piece of art made in the 19th century...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

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Lacquer

Chinese Bloodstone Carved Seal
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved red/orange Chinese hardstone seal. Bloodstone or "chicken blood" soapstone hand carved village scene with figures and trees. Signed.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Bloodstone Carved Seal
Chinese Bloodstone Carved Seal
H 4.75 in W 8 in D 3 in
Jadeite Jade Bonsai Tree with Birds Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item JD803 Jadeite Jade carved Bonsai Tree with Birds in natural translucent Green color. This intricately hand carved natural Jadeite jade is sitting on a custom made wood stand. ...
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only f...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved soapstone sculpture is hand painted with white flowers painted onto the surface. The Rock ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

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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
  • 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.