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Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of fu dogs sit at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
H 17 in W 7 in D 8 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.
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Antique 1880s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Other

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Foo Dogs Chinese sancai architectural roof tiles in green and mustard / orange shades. Antique
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful pair of cast stone fire dogs, Foo Dog style. Great for use in a fireplace - the pair is
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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s carved soapstone Foo dogs each one uniquely different.
Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Exquisite Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo Dogs. Incredible hand made details.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage tan, cream and blue foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs. This unusual pair of Chinese export glazed ceramic foo
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
H 8 in W 8.25 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair vintage Teal Foo Dogs Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage teal green blue foo dogs. No chips or breaks.
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Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Ceramics

Massive Pair of Ebonized Pottery Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, massive pair of ebonized pottery Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. This unusual pair are
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mid 20th century glazed terracotta foo dogs with a great colors. This is a good looking
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Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Massive Chinese Porcelain Famille Noire Sancai Foo Dogs Black Charger Modern 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
medallion and a band of foo-dogs in vines and foliage, very well executed to emulate early Qing Kangxi
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Cinnabar Vase with Finely Carved Foo Dogs, 19th Century
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese cinnabar finely carved vase with depiction of the foo dogs, 19th century.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Located in Guaynabo, PR
of foo-dogs seated in a rectangular shaped base with a carpet. They are supported by a dark red wood
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
rectangular pedestal altar shaped base with a draped cloth hanging over the sides. The Foo dogs, one slightly
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
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H 2.96 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in
Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and attractive pair of Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating from the first
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
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H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 3.35 in
Chinese Pair Sancai Glazed Mounted Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair Chinese Qing sancai glazed pottery dog of Foo incense holder figures dating from
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Pair Sancai Glazed Mounted Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Chinese Pair Sancai Glazed Mounted Foo Dogs Incense Holder
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H 6.89 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in
Chinese Graduated Pair Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and attractive pair of graduated Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Chinese foo dogs concrete statue guardians lions stone garden 32" These stone foo dogs
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Late 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in soapstone depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Supper Large (14.5") Chinese Famille Verte Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine, large, and very detailed pair of Chinese famille verte glazed foo dogs from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs from the Satsuma Kilns, 19th C.
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Buddhist Foo Dogs Polychrome porcelain Japan, Meiji era (1868 – 1912), circa late 19th
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Huge Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs RF#01/02
Located in Norton, MA
Huge, Fine, and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Foo Dog Pictorial Chinese 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Compelling Chinese rug with a motif full of happy foo dogs, circa 1940. The field is a peach tone
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Folk Art Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of carved wood Foo Dog lamps by Sarreid of Spain. Shaped black paper lamp shades with gold
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Blue and White Lucky Foo Dog and Coral Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
base. Classic urn vase shaped body is decorated with Chinese motifs, foo dogs and blue coral. Lamp
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20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs Set of two with black eyes and open mouth. These turquoise Foo Dogs
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Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
on a black custom made base. As is common with foo dogs, his mouth is open. The name foo dog is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Enamel Green, Blue, Pink Red "Good Luck" Foo Dog and Frog Box Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
foo dogs in beautiful colors. Greens, light blue, blues, red, pink, yellow, black are amongst the
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Antique 1890s Chinese Rococo Revival Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small dancing lions/foo dogs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
October 2020. Imperial guardian lions, commonly known as foo dogs, are traditional Chinese symbols of
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Vintage 1970s More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Jade

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Porcelain Satsuma Figural Kutani Vase Fu Dogs Geisha
Located in Dayton, OH
Geisha flanked by gold figural Foo Dog handles. Features a floral and foliat motif throughout. Signed
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Antique Early 1900s Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
period Japanese heavy black bronze candlesticks incense burner, censer decorated with Foo dogs, dragon
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ormolu

Imari Porcelain Ceramic Fluted Vase Edo Period Japan
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
(strenght), foo dogs (talisman for protection) and fans (symbolic of life from Sun’s rays).With the typical
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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the pattern
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
Located in Haarlem, NL
caddy is raised on four lacquered and gilt carved imperial guardian lions, lion dogs or foo dogs also
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies

Materials

Pewter

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
of the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the pattern
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Rococo Chinosoiserie Style Three-Piece Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
scrolled Rococo style gilt bronze double pedestal base mounted with turquoise glazed porcelain Foo dogs and
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Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Antique Chinese Hand Carved Half Moon Tables, Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
and longevity. This tables has intricate carving works all over the tables with foo dogs on the legs
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mason's Ironstone Large Cabinet Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
has one of the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of Chinese foo dogs. Made in the Koji style, a colorful painted pottery/polychromatic glazed
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
H 12.21 in W 5.52 in D 10.24 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Chinese carved foo dogs.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
H 9.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Up for you consideration is this intricate pair of hand carved wooden foo dogs. These dogs start on
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Very fine large pair of polychrome glazed porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Antique Wood Blocks, Carved Foo Dog
Located in SOMIS, CA
This pair of extraordinary foo dogs were carved from single wood blocks. The depiction of the foo
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Food Dogs on Pedestals
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely decorative and colorful pair of Chinese Sancai glazed statues in the form of foo dog
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Impressive Pair of Beautiful Mirror Black Floor Vases
Located in Woodbury, CT
. Gilded foo dogs and dragons decorate the neck. Diameter of 22" is an approximation.
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Oriental Carved Arm Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
This Impressively carved chair is decorated with Foo Dogs, Fish, Flora and Fauna. The heavily
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bronze Chinese Baluster Lamp with Temple Lions
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A magnificently chased and decorated baluster face with guardian temple lions (i.e. shi, or foo
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set
Located in New York, NY
A 10 piece Ashworth porcelain cabaret set with polychrome decoration of foo dogs & gilt brocade on
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Antique 19th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Cloisonné Censer
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese cloisonné censer with foo dogs supporting the three legs and a gilt lion doubling as the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Cloisonné Censer
Chinese Cloisonné Censer
H 8.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
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Black Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of black foo dogs available for sale. Each of these unique black foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Black foo dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco black foo dogs are consistently popular styles. Mason's Ironstone, Alexander Backer and James Mont each produced beautiful black foo dogs that are worth considering.

How Much are Black Foo Dogs?

Prices for black foo dogs start at $155 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $1,800.
Questions About Black Foo Dogs
  • 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
    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
    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.