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Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Chinese Blue and White Jars with Lids
Located in East Hampton, NY
Great pair of Chinese blue and white jars with lids...... foo dogs painted on the sides of the jars
Category

20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very large pair of Chinese carved wood foo dogs. Beautiful patina of worn painted finish.
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Pair of Terra Cotta Painted and Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a dramatic, colorful large pair of Chinese foo dogs hand painted in rich tones of green
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Mongolian chest with two playful foo dogs. This is an all original, 19th century piece
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Mongolian Furniture

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
H 10.13 in W 9 in D 7.13 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Vases with Foo Dogs and Inscriptions China, early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Qing More Art

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Exquisite Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo Dogs. Incredible hand made details.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Large pair of hand-thrown, hand painted and glazed, left and right, French, faience foo dogs
Category

Antique 1880s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
H 25 in W 11.5 in D 19 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
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Other

Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a handsome pair of vintage Chinese ceramic foo lions hand-painted in traditional green and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular pair of hand painted ceramic temple jars with iron foo dog finials and bases by
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20th Century Thai Ceramics

Materials

Iron

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
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian Gilt Tipped Lidded Porcelain Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage lidded Asian Foo dogs. A chic hand painted porcelaine with gilt tipping
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Vintage Boho 19th Century Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in a signature 19th Century gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and attractive pair Chinese Qing Jun-ware Foo dogs decorated in liver red glazes and dating
Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
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H 12.41 in W 5.81 in D 4.53 in
Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and attractive pair of Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating from the first
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
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H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 3.35 in
Chinese Pair Sancai Glazed Mounted Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair Chinese Qing sancai glazed pottery dog of Foo incense holder figures dating from
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Pair Sancai Glazed Mounted Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Chinese Pair Sancai Glazed Mounted Foo Dogs Incense Holder
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H 6.89 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in
Chinese Graduated Pair Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and attractive pair of graduated Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating
Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
known as Foo Dogs. Decorated in the Majolica style bright green and yellow toned overglaze polychrome
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Pair Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic "Fang Ding"
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for protection of the exterior and a lid with a female Fu / Foo dog to
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Urns

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding.
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Urns

Materials

Enamel

Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Urns

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Located in Miami, FL
geometric key design, and there are applied sculpted porcelain foo dogs for handles. "Foo", "fu" or "shi
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Red Chinese Temple Doors Lacquered Architectural Panels With Foo Dogs Wall Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Removed Antique Asian Cabinet Doors. Heavily worn corners and edges, missing finish. One door has only a single hinge remaining. W 14 5/8 x H 26 5/8 x D 2 in.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Elm

Pair of Supper Large (14.5") Chinese Famille Verte Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine, large, and very detailed pair of Chinese famille verte glazed foo dogs from the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Huge Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs RF#01/02
Located in Norton, MA
Huge, Fine, and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mini Pair of Vintage Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, China, circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
Miniature pair of vintage turquoise glazed ceramic Foo Dogs - molded forms - hand painted glossy
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European pair of Foo Dogs from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of guardian lions from
Category

Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Fabulous colorful hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a ornate decoration on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Blue and White Foo Dog Urns - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
pair of foo dogs on top of each urn. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a cinnabar body with colorful accents
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
tassel motif lid, while the lower part of the urn is adorned with colorful and playful foo dogs set
Category

20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
and scattered smaller blossoms, also in red enamel. Three charming foo lions or foo dogs scamper
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
with orange foo dogs and characters in wood with a decorative faux bamboo edge.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Stamford, CT
interiors. Dogs are seated on black painted wood bases. Dogs alone are 5 inches wide by 7.5 inches deep by
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Chinese Porcelain and Wood Foo Dog Design Split Vase Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
with orange foo dogs and characters in wood with a decorative faux bamboo edge.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Located in New York, NY
artistry, they feature larger Foo Dogs in mesmerizing turquoise enamel and resplendent 24K gold, presented
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small dancing lions/foo dogs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th C. Chinese Celadon-Ground Slip-Decorated Vase W/ Foo Dog Handles
Located in New York, NY
. The sides are decorated with foo dog handles and the body has a few foo dogs resting between the neck
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted FooDog Ginger Jar
Located in Pomona, CA
paint from famous Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain. It has beautiful hand painted foo dogs playing on the
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted FooDog Ginger Jar
Located in Pomona, CA
paint from famous Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain. It has beautiful hand painted foo dogs playing on the
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Chinese Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Vase with Fu Dog Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
1960, the large vessel with flared rim and tapered body, is decorated with lizard and foo dog motifs
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Pair of Large Chinese Vases
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
foo dogs and other traditional chinese characters on their upper half, serving as side handles and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Pair of Large Chinese Vases
Antique Pair of Large Chinese Vases
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H 18.12 in Dm 9.45 in
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
motif and inset panels painting of playful Foo Dogs. Japan, Meiji period, late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan. The two komainu, or guardian lions, are
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Cypress, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
peacocks, flowers and foo dogs.  
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and unusual 19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase having a `foo dogs to the lid and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
H 17.72 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in
Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the pattern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases
Located in London, GB
owner from evil spirits and the ball symbolises the Earth, which the foo dogs have control over. Twin
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Pottery

Materials

Enamel

Late 19th Century Medium & Large Delft Ginger Jars with Covers by Petrous Regout
Located in Southampton, GB
, Maastricht. Domed covers are mounted by typical Foo Dogs. These jars date to after 1879, when the firm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
of the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the pattern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century Chinese Blue and White crackle ware vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
and child speaking to a traveller, a pair of ring drop bronzed handles in the mouths of Foo Dogs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
focal point, placed inside or outside, as a garden ornament, replacing your foo dogs, guardian lions
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Find many varieties of an authentic foo dogs painted available at 1stDibs. A foo dogs painted — often made from ceramic, porcelain and paint — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer foo dogs painted, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A foo dogs painted is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

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Questions About Foo Dogs Painted
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    George Rodrigue is especially famous for painting dogs. Although many artists, from Francisco Goya to Andy Warhol, depicted dogs in their work, Rodrigue created a series of “Blue Dog” paintings that became very popular during the 1990s. These paintings are frequently reproduced as posters and prints. Shop a selection of authentic George Rodrigue art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    The Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue was inspired by the artist’s dog, a spaniel-terrier blend named Tiffany, as well as the legendary Cajun creature called the Loup-garou. Browse an array of artist George Rodrigue’s pieces and prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Rodrigue created the Blue Dog painting. The piece is actually part of a larger series of the American painter's artwork inspired by the Cajun mythological creature called the loup-garou. On 1st 1stDibs, find a collection of George Rodrigue art.