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Foo Dogs Made In Japan

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of hand painted ceramic foo dogs made in Japan in the late 20th century. Retain original
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Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
$750 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 10.13 in W 9 in D 7.13 in
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Located in Long Island City, 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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rare Kutani Japan Hand Painted Porcelain, 22 Carat Gold Foo Dogs MCM
Located in North Miami, FL
example of Japanese 2oth Century Arts and a lost art form. The foo dogs are ferocious shishi lions with
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Gold

Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Arita Foo Dog Motif Covered Urn, accompanied by a carved hardwood stand, made in the 20th century
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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
, elephants, foo dogs and pierced foliate placed throughout. Amongst the animals is the Imperial (Mons) seal
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Large 19th C. Imari Temple Jar. center piece Cover vase on a Stand Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
impressive C.1880-1910 Japanese Imari Baluster lidded vase with cover, having Foo dogs on the lid decorated
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Antique 19th Century Asian Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
, Chinese Export, Asian Antique, Asian Modern, Japanese, Qing and Ming. From fabulous foo dogs to playful
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
lions or Imperial guardian lions, often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the West, are a common representation of
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

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Japanese Four Foo Dogs Shishi Koma-Inu, Two Pair Glazed Works of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
; foo dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan—are often seen guarding shrines
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
monstrous claws and angular mane. These Chinese decorative Foo dogs have a lengthy history and are
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made and beautifully enameled pair. Symbolism: Fu dog, Foo dog or Lion dog, or
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger
Located in Long Island City, NY
made in the Cloisonne technique. The borders are decorated with polychrome images of Foo dogs. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Large Pair Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases on Stands, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
are surmounted by attractive foo dogs finials on rocky outcrops. The pair of vases feature
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Antique 1780s Japanese Vases

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Ormolu

Maison MARNYHAC (att. to) - Antique Chinese style firescreen in bronze
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
imperial contest the world supremacy. Usually, represented in pair, the Foo dogs, also called Foo lions in
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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
(石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinese Art Deco Style, Chinoiserie Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
that’s flexible enough for nearly any space. From fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Mandarin Rug with Manchester Wool and Chinoiserie Art Deco Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of chinoiserie chic style rugs like this. Well suited
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gold and Purple Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of Chinese Art Deco style rugs like this. Well
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow
Located in MEAUX, FR
delicate decoration of Foo Dogs playing with a ball. These mythical creatures, often called “Chinese
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2010s Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow
Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow
H 2.8 in W 5.5 in D 5.1 in
Pair of Foo Dogs Made in Japan Chinoiserie Vintage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of foo dogs. Made in Japan. No chips or breaks.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, aqua colored, ceramic foo dogs made in Japan. Excellent condition and
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
or foo dogs in English, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Located in South Burlington, VT
dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan—are often seen guarding shrines, straddling
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze
Located in Topeka, KS
pair of made in Japan Komainu or Lion Dogs from the 1950-1960s. No, they are not Foo Dogs from China
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Turquoise and Green Glaze Ceramic Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs, a Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of vintage mid-century Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs in ceramic with a primarily turquoise
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
! Imperial Lions: Chinese or Imperial guardian lions, also known as lion dogs or foo dogs in English, are a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Japan Antique Big Handsome Bronze Lion Guardian Dog koma-inu Taisho, 1915 Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
symbols of wealth, status, and good fortune; foo dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this beautiful pair of Andrea by Sadek Celadon foo dogs. Gorgeous light turquoise color
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Celadon

Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek
Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek
H 5.75 in W 5.88 in L 5.75 in
Japanese style mantel clock decorated with Foo Dogs attributed to Choisy-Le-Roi manufactury, 19th c.
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
decor is all over the clock and the candelabras, in a Far East inspiration. Foo Dogs ornate the lower
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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
. They informally known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs. The concept, which originated and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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Large Meiji Era Cloisonne Vase with amazing bird decoration
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Meiji Period amazing Japanese Cloisonne vase. Meiji Period (1868-1912). The reign of Emperor Meiji and the beginning of Japan's modern period. It started on October 23, 1868, wh...
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Antique Early 1900s Vases

Materials

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Large Meiji Era Cloisonne Vase with amazing bird decoration
Large Meiji Era Cloisonne Vase with amazing bird decoration
$3,000 Sale Price
25% Off
H 22.75 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in
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Located in Tarrytown, NY
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1990s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

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$3,400
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Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Dragon Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
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Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique jubako (stack boxes) with five tiers in an elongated octagon shape circa 19th century (end of Edo or beginning of Meiji period). jubako was traditionally used to store and...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
$6,000
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Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
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Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
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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, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...
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Located in Austin, TX
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Exceptional Chinese Porcelain Planters, circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional Chinese porcelain planters circa 1925 Original pedestals. Porcelain measures: Height: 26 cm. Diameter: 63 cm. Total height: 139 cm.
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Exceptional Chinese Porcelain Planters, circa 1925
Exceptional Chinese Porcelain Planters, circa 1925
$21,170 / set
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Old Chinese Cloisonné Jardinière With Floral and Wildlife Motif
Located in Lambertville, NJ
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Muller Freres & Charles Ranc Pair of Table Lamps, 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
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Bronze

Muller Freres & Charles Ranc Pair of Table Lamps, 1920
Muller Freres & Charles Ranc Pair of Table Lamps, 1920
$3,600 / set
H 12.6 in W 8.55 in D 4.53 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the foo dogs made in Japan you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, fabric and wood, every foo dogs made in Japan was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer foo dogs made in Japan, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Foo Dogs Made In Japan?

Prices for a foo dogs made in Japan start at $725 and top out at $100,000 with the average selling for $6,669.
Questions About Foo Dogs Made In Japan
  • 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.