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Foo Dogs Cloissone

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
polychrome image of Foo dogs surrounded by a blossoming flower pattern on white ground made in the Cloisonne
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

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Qing Style Cloisonné Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
symbolism including happiness characters, foo dogs for protection, clouds for celestial mobility of the gods
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Bronze

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
gilt bronze feet which take the form of Chinese Imperial lions (or foo dogs).
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

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A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions mid 20th century. Very fine quality
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Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger
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Chinese Vintage Metal Cloisonné Foo Dog Guardian Lion with Teal and Golden Tones
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Located in Woodbury, CT
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Located in Woodbury, CT
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Located in SOMIS, CA
A pair of exceptional Champlevé cloisonné jars with golden foo dogs finials. Stunning gem colors
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Questions About Foo Dogs Cloissone
  • 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.