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Foo Dogs Made In Japan

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century

$750Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 10.13 in W 9 in D 7.13 in

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

Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan MCM
Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan MCM

Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan MCM

$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 17 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan 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

Materials

Gold

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs

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

Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand

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

Category

20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console
Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console

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
Large 19th C. Imari Temple Jar. center piece Cover vase on a Stand Antiques LA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence

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
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

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

Materials

Wool

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Japanese Four Foo Dogs Shishi Koma-Inu, Two Pair Glazed Works of Art
Japanese Four Foo Dogs Shishi Koma-Inu, Two Pair Glazed Works of Art

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
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

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
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

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

Materials

Hardwood

Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug
Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug

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
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

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
Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Maison MARNYHAC (att. to) - Antique Chinese style firescreen in bronze
Maison MARNYHAC (att. to) - Antique Chinese style firescreen in bronze

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
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Located in Roma, IT

dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinese Art Deco Style, Chinoiserie Chic
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinese Art Deco Style, Chinoiserie Chic

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
Antique Chinese Mandarin Rug with Manchester Wool and Chinoiserie Art Deco Style

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
Gold and Purple Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

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
Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow

Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow

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H 2.8 in W 5.5 in D 5.1 in

Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow

Located in MEAUX, FR

delicate decoration of Foo Dogs playing with a ball. These mythical creatures, often called “Chinese

Category

2010s Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Foo Dogs Made in Japan Chinoiserie Vintage
Pair of Foo Dogs Made in Japan Chinoiserie Vintage

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

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

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs

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

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze
Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair

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

Category

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
Japan Antique Big Handsome Bronze Lion Guardian Dog koma-inu Taisho, 1915 Signed

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek
Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek

Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek

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H 5.75 in W 5.88 in L 5.75 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Celadon

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends

Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends

$380Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 6.5 in W 10 in D 3 in

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 patina; the pair is made of pottery and would make great bookends or a fun decor item i...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

$585 / set

H 12.25 in W 4.75 in D 2.75 in

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs. A large pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs dating from the first half of the 20th century. This lovely pair of glazed porc...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

$55,000Sale Price / set|37% Off

H 43 in W 19 in D 22 in

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese antique colored glaze ceramic lion statuary are hand made and hand carved in Museum quality. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainla...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

$960Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.75 in

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3.5" deep x 4.75" wide. #...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs
Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs

$260Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 8 in W 4 in D 4.75 in

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage, red lacquered wood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; make a fun decor item in any room!

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

$1,450 / set

H 8 in W 8.25 in D 4.75 in

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 dogs are of cream and black color with illegible markings. Great pair!

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

$1,800 / set

H 8.5 in W 4 in D 3 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.

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Other

Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

$460Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of small patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 4.25" high x 2.5" deep x 3.5" w...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

$27,500 / set

H 21 in W 24 in D 14 in

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Savannah, GA

Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

By Satsuma

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Both of them are playing with a ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

$8,141Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

Located in Ixelles, BE

Chinese turquoise-colored porcelain foo dogs from circa 1880 are exquisite examples of traditional Chinese ceramic art. Foo dogs, also known as guardian lions or temple lions, are ic...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

$1,950 / set

H 13.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning pair of glazed ceramic foo dogs. A chic deep green color with flashes of deep blue. Lots of intricate detail on the face and body. Areas of wear from age add to the effect. ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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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.

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