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

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

$260Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Rosewood

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain 'Kutani' Foo Dogs
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain 'Kutani' Foo Dogs

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain 'Kutani' Foo Dogs

$3,500

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain 'Kutani' Foo Dogs

Located in Brisbane, QLD

A pair of fine quality Japanese Kutani foo dogs in rich polychrome enamels over porcelain.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Pair of Karashishi Foo Dogs
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Pair of Karashishi Foo Dogs

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Pair of Karashishi Foo Dogs

$3,800

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

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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

$825 / set

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.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair of Chinoiserie Blue and White Foo Dogs
Vintage Pair of Chinoiserie Blue and White Foo Dogs

Vintage Pair of Chinoiserie Blue and White Foo Dogs

$2,400 / set

Vintage Pair of Chinoiserie Blue and White Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of blue and white Foo Dogs. No chips or breaks.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century
Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century

$3,650

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impressive fine quality 19th century Imari vase, with hand painted classical floral motif and inset panels painting of playful Foo Dogs. Japan, Meiji period, late 19th c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

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H 9 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in

Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Japanese glazed porcelain foo dogs. These beautiful Japanese foo dogs or foo lions are the perfect accessory for a cocktail table or book shelf.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

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H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 2 in

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage, emerald green, ceramic foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs circa 1900
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs circa 1900

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs circa 1900

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H 13.39 in

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs circa 1900

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of Japanese porcelain Foo Dogs made around 1900. Meiji period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Pair of Porcelain Japanese Blue Foo Dogs
Pair of Porcelain Japanese Blue Foo Dogs

Pair of Porcelain Japanese Blue Foo Dogs, 1960's

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H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 8.5 in

Pair of Porcelain Japanese Blue Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of handpainted blue Chinese porcelain Foo Dogs perched on a ball. The foo dogs are in the style of Chinoiserie style. Their approximate manufacture date is the 1960's.

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1960s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

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H 8 in W 7 in

Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Essex, MA

A lovely pair of dogs for display. Vivid colors.

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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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

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H 7 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

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.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Glaze Ceramic Foo Dogs Lamps
Pair of Glaze Ceramic Foo Dogs Lamps

Pair of Glaze Ceramic Foo Dogs Lamps

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H 22 in W 9 in

Pair of Glaze Ceramic Foo Dogs Lamps

Located in Bellport, NY

Charming Pair of very colorful ceramic foo dog lamps.

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20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century
Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century

Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century

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H 12.36 in W 9.88 in

Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Pair of Buddhist Foo Dogs Polychrome porcelain Japan, Meiji era (1868 – 1912), circa late 19th century Satsuma Kilns 12 3/8 x 9 5/8 inches This exquisite pair of Japanese Foo-dogs ...

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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs

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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!

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

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

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

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H 7 in W 4 in D 3 in

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.

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

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H 12 in W 8.5 in D 8 in

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Forney, TX

A fabulous mirrored pair of Kutani foo dog shishi / Buddhist temple guardian lions, hand-crafted in Japan during the Taisho period, the early 20th century Kutani porcelain sculpture ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

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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

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H 11.5 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 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

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Ceramic

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

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H 11 in W 9 in D 6 in

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

By Satsuma

Located in Guaynabo, PR

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.

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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

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H 6.5 in W 5 in D 6 in

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs/Temple Lions. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt gold.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Late Edo Period Sculptural Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs
A Pair of Late Edo Period Sculptural Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs

A Pair of Late Edo Period Sculptural Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs

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H 14 in Dm 6 in

A Pair of Late Edo Period Sculptural Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of sculptural Japanese Foo Dogs made of Oribe porcelain from the late Edo Period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures

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H 4.75 in W 2 in D 1.5 in

Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage, mini, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!

Category

20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures

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H 4.5 in W 1.5 in D 1 in

Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage, mini, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!

Category

20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Rare Decorative Porcelain Foo Dogs Table Lamps
Pair of Rare Decorative Porcelain Foo Dogs Table Lamps

Pair of Rare Decorative Porcelain Foo Dogs Table Lamps

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H 24.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Rare Decorative Porcelain Foo Dogs Table Lamps

Located in San Diego, CA

Majestic pair of white porcelain Foo dogs lamps, freshly rewired with double sockets lampshades are not included, brass hardware and beautiful cloth cord.

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20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures
Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures

Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures

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H 14 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in

Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of relatively tall Midcentury yellow ceramic foo dog or lion sculpture decorative objects or bookends, circa mid-20th century, Japan. Sold as a set/pair. Excellent c...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

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Pair of Japanese Gilt Lacquer Foo Dogs
Pair of Japanese Gilt Lacquer Foo Dogs

Pair of Japanese Gilt Lacquer Foo Dogs

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H 23 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

Pair of Japanese Gilt Lacquer Foo Dogs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Large pair of well modeled gilt lacquer foo dogs

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Statues

Pair of Late 19th-Century Japanese Carved Granite Dogs of Foo
Pair of Late 19th-Century Japanese Carved Granite Dogs of Foo

Pair of Late 19th-Century Japanese Carved Granite Dogs of Foo

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H 54.73 in W 26.38 in D 14.57 in

Pair of Late 19th-Century Japanese Carved Granite Dogs of Foo

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Variously known as Guardian Lions, Fu Dogs, Dogs of Foo, Rui Shi, Lion Dogs, Komainu, it kind of goes on and on...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

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H 13.25 in W 12 in D 6.75 in

Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

Located in Essex, MA

A pair of Japanese Shinto guardian lion dogs, called" komainu", in carved, gilded and polychromed wood, each imposing muscular dog with black mane, tail and feet, one carved with a c...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Lacquer Garden Seats Carved As Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Lacquer Garden Seats Carved As Foo Dogs

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H 19 in W 18 in D 32 in

Pair of Chinese Lacquer Garden Seats Carved As Foo Dogs

Located in New York, NY

A fine pair of Japanese lacquer garden seats carved as foo dogs, with polychrome lacquered saddles.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Patio and Garden Furniture

Pair of Oriental Porcelain Sculptures Pair of Foo Dogs from the 1800s
Pair of Oriental Porcelain Sculptures Pair of Foo Dogs from the 1800s

Pair of Oriental Porcelain Sculptures Pair of Foo Dogs from the 1800s

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H 14.18 in W 4.73 in D 7.49 in

Pair of Oriental Porcelain Sculptures Pair of Foo Dogs from the 1800s

Located in Barletta, IT

Pair of white Japanese porcelain sculptures depicting a pair of foo dogs from the late 1800s.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Granite Meiji Period Dogs of Foo, 1869-1912
Pair of 19th Century Granite Meiji Period Dogs of Foo, 1869-1912

Pair of 19th Century Granite Meiji Period Dogs of Foo, 1869-1912

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H 55.12 in W 24.81 in D 14.97 in

Pair of 19th Century Granite Meiji Period Dogs of Foo, 1869-1912

Located in London, GB

A Pair of 19th Century Granite Meiji Period Dogs of Foo circa 1869-1912 Heights 140cm and 120cm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

CLOSE OUT SALE: Pair of Antique Asian Bronze Foo Dogs Candle Holders
CLOSE OUT SALE: Pair of Antique Asian Bronze Foo Dogs Candle Holders

CLOSE OUT SALE: Pair of Antique Asian Bronze Foo Dogs Candle Holders

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H 7 in W 4 in D 3 in

CLOSE OUT SALE: Pair of Antique Asian Bronze Foo Dogs Candle Holders

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Offered by the Antique Textiles Galleries: Antique pair of bronze Foo Dogs candle holders on square bases. Amazing patina and decorative details on the dogs and the bases, 19th cent...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Dragon Bowl, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wucai (five color) glazed bowl painted in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, and yellow upon a pure white ground, and featuring a design...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Asian Signed Two Panel Meiji Edo Folding Byobu Landscape House Screen
Japanese Asian Signed Two Panel Meiji Edo Folding Byobu Landscape House Screen

Japanese Asian Signed Two Panel Meiji Edo Folding Byobu Landscape House Screen

$3,595

H 69.5 in W 60 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Asian Signed Two Panel Meiji Edo Folding Byobu Landscape House Screen

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous, large two-panel antique Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a lone house, perhaps a tea house, hidden in the trees and foliage with dist...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

$486Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 4.8 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a pair of hand carved green stone Chinese Foo-Dog sculptures/figurines. They depict a pair of foo-dogs seated in a rectangular shaped base with a carpet. They are supported b...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese screen: Melody of Magnolia Blossoms
Japanese screen: Melody of Magnolia Blossoms

Japanese screen: Melody of Magnolia Blossoms

$3,800

H 60.24 in W 144.89 in D 1.19 in

Japanese screen: Melody of Magnolia Blossoms

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Bathed in radiant gold, Melody of Magnolia Blossoms captures the fleeting harmony of nature in bloom. A graceful magnolia branch arcs across the shimmering surface, its petals unfold...

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Chinese Asian Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Samurai Warriors Battle
Japanese Chinese Asian Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Samurai Warriors Battle

Japanese Chinese Asian Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Samurai Warriors Battle

$1,595

H 36 in W 60 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Chinese Asian Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Samurai Warriors Battle

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful four-panel Japanese (or Chinese) Byobu folding screen featuring a battlefield landscape with warring samurai warriors engaged in a fierce fight. The rich colors and hand-...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

$1,750 / set

H 10.75 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measure...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases
Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases

Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases

$7,500 / set

H 24.5 in Dm 10 in

Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Stunning pair of famille rose, Chinese vases, trumpet style rims with gold finished foo lion handles, horizontally double mount facing lizards on front and back, floral and figural b...

Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Asian Edo Meiji Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Lakeside & Maple Tree
Japanese Asian Edo Meiji Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Lakeside & Maple Tree

Japanese Asian Edo Meiji Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Lakeside & Maple Tree

$2,995

H 27 in W 57 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Asian Edo Meiji Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Lakeside & Maple Tree

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, quite engaging four-panel Edo Period Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape lakeside scene with various people fishing, boating, playing along the mi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Screen: Flow of Time in Gold
Japanese Screen: Flow of Time in Gold

Japanese Screen: Flow of Time in Gold

$5,040Sale Price|20% Off

H 47.64 in W 108.67 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Screen: Flow of Time in Gold

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Seasons Flowing in Gold is a masterful expression of depth and rhythm, painted with a subtle three-dimensional effect that brings the landscape to life. From the snow-laden willow a...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th C. Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Chinese Official's Gathering
19th C. Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Chinese Official's Gathering

19th C. Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Chinese Official's Gathering

$4,800

H 68 in W 150 in D 0.75 in L 68 in

19th C. Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Chinese Official's Gathering

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Grand Japanese Edo period six panel folding byobu screen depicting a large gathering of a Chinese official. The painting is set in a lovely garden terrace with a high-ranking Chinese...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Showa Four-Panel Screen Autumn Landscape Rooster & Hen
Japanese Showa Four-Panel Screen Autumn Landscape Rooster & Hen

Japanese Showa Four-Panel Screen Autumn Landscape Rooster & Hen

$3,800

H 44.25 in W 68 in D 0.5 in

Japanese Showa Four-Panel Screen Autumn Landscape Rooster & Hen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A beautifully rendered Japanese Showa period four-panel folding byōbu screen in the Nihonga school style. The painting depicts a quiet pastoral scene of a pair of chickens gathered a...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Questions About Foo Dogs Of Japan

  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?

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    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.

  • Is a foo dog a lion?

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    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.

  • What are foo dogs made of?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?

    1 Answer
    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.

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