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.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Foo Dogs Made In Japan
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Pair of Karashishi Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating Japanese Showa period four-panel folding byobu screen depicting a pair of Karashishi foo dogs or lions frolicking in a spring landscape amid flowering prunus after Matsum...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
$750Sale Price|50% Off
H 12 in Dm 12 in
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Located in Long Island City, NY
The plate is enameled with a polychrome image of Foo dogs surrounded by a blossoming flower pattern on white ground made in the Cloisonne technique.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan, 1950's
$2,900 / set
H 17 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan, 1950's
Located in North Miami, FL
The persimmon color of a burnt hue porcelain ceramic porcelain male and female matched pair of foo dogs have a mariage decoration. These are a stunning and gorgeous example of Japane...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in Dm 5.5 in
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand Japan, 20th Century A fine Japanese Arita Foo Dog Motif Covered Urn, accompanied by a carved hardwood stand, m...
Category
20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Large 19th C. Imari Temple Jar. center piece Cover vase on a Stand Antiques LA
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in Dm 15 in
Large 19th C. Imari Temple Jar. center piece Cover vase on a Stand Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very large and impressive C.1880-1910 Japanese Imari Baluster lidded vase with cover, having Foo dogs on the lid decorated with what looks like Gold stars and patterns.
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Jars
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
$18,816Sale Price|20% Off
W 132 in L 173 in
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
Well-suited for various styles: Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Traditional, Transitional, Eclectic, Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical, Georgian, Empire, Rege...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Japanese Four Foo Dogs Shishi Koma-Inu, Two Pair Glazed Works of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquistions Travels. A handsome bundle of canine Japanese four (4) foo dogs Shishi koma-inu, two pair glazed works of art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
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H 16.54 in W 6.5 in L 16.54 in
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
They are informally known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lio...
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
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H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lion...
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Foo dogs are designed in pairs — one is male, the other is female.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
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H 2.56 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in
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 Chinese temple lions.
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger
Located in Long Island City, NY
The plate is adorned with polychrome images of cranes surrounded by floral, foliage, geometrical, and scrollwork ornaments made in the Cloisonne technique. The borders are decorated ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Antique Large Pair Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases on Stands, 18th Century
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H 19.1 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Antique Large Pair Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases on Stands, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
The vases are of elegant bulbous shape with octagon facets and have domed covers which are surmounted by attractive foo dogs finials on rocky outcrops. The pair of vases feature ...
Category
Antique 1780s Japanese Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Maison MARNYHAC (att. to) - Antique Chinese style firescreen in bronze
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H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in
Maison MARNYHAC (att. to) - Antique Chinese style firescreen in bronze
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
On the center a beautiful Foo dog was represented in a decor made of cherry tree branches.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a highly stylized lions—often ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lion...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinese Art Deco Style, Chinoiserie Chic
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H 139 in W 122 in L 139 in
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinese Art Deco Style, Chinoiserie Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
Unlock the secrets to using this Chinese Peking rug that’s flexible enough for nearly any space. From fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of chinoiserie chic st...
Category
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
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W 119 in L 175 in
Antique Chinese Mandarin Rug with Manchester Wool and Chinoiserie Art Deco Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Chinese rug boasts a timeless Chinoiserie design that will never go out of style. From fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of chinoiserie chic styl...
Category
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
Showcasing a Classic Chinese Art Deco style and symbolic design elements combined with plentiful landscape scene, this antique rug creates a bold and graceful composition. From fabul...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, aqua colored, ceramic foo dogs made in Japan. Excellent condition and patina; makes a striking decor item in any room.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of late Ming Early Qing Dynasty pottery green glazed Foo dogs or lions from circa 18th century China.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dimensions: 17 inches tall and 16 inches wide and 11 inches deep Special History: Considered auspicious symbols of wealth, status, and good fortune; foo dogs—commonly referred to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze
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H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 6 in
Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze
Located in Topeka, KS
This is an incredibly handsome pair of made in Japan Komainu or Lion Dogs from the 1950-1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Turquoise and Green Glaze Ceramic Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs, a Pair
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H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 6 in
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 green glaze mixed with greens and blues and blacks and browns.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
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H 6.25 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
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 traditional Chinese architectural ornament.
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
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H 16.5 in W 38 in D 8.5 in
Japan Antique Big Handsome Bronze Lion Guardian Dog koma-inu Taisho, 1915 Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Considered auspicious symbols of wealth, status, and good fortune; foo dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan—are often seen guarding shrines, straddling the doorwa...
Category
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 these are sure to stand out wherever you choose to put them. One is in a downward dog...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Celadon
Japanese style mantel clock decorated with Foo Dogs attributed to Choisy-Le-Roi manufactury, 19th c.
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H 17.72 in W 8.86 in D 7.88 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
This fireplace garniture is made up of a clock and two candelabras made out of green enamelled faience and gilded bronze. The manufactury of these three pieces is characteristic of t...
Category
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 became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lions—o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow
Located in MEAUX, FR
This astonishing piece features a delicate decoration of Foo Dogs playing with a ball. These mythical creatures, often called “Chinese guardian lions,” symbolize protection, prosperi...
Category
2010s Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
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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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style
$4,494Sale Price|67% Off
H 42.52 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This impressive Chinese porcelain floor vase was crafted in the 20th century in the refined Qing Revival style. Standing at a remarkable 108 cm (42.5 inches), it captivates with its ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from bronzed metal. The lions are depicted sitting with one having a paw on a ball or o...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
$34,239
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Category
Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
$48,000
H 21.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
By Paul Dachsel, Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands. Stunning large pair of antique Chinese beautifully hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dogs or foo lions. This lovely pair of Chinese e...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
$17,600Sale Price / set|54% Off
H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet On French Giltwood Regence Stand
$116,413
H 61.82 in W 38.59 in D 22.05 in
17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet On French Giltwood Regence Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
An Extremely Fine and Very Important 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on French Giltwood Stand of Regence Period circa 1680-1690 Provenance Likely acquired by Herman Willem ...
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are execute...
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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 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 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. #...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
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Foo Dogs Made In Japan For Sale on 1stDibs
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
- What are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional 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.
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