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Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Located in Torino, IT
A pair of porcelain foo lions or foo dogs decorated in a pleasing combination of green and yellow
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty

Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty

H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Biscuit Porcelain Foo Lions, mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful matched pair of recumbent Chinese Export porcelain foo lions or foo dogs
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Biscuit Porcelain Foo Lions, mid 20th Century
Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Biscuit Porcelain Foo Lions, mid 20th Century

Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Biscuit Porcelain Foo Lions, mid 20th Century

H 6 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
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

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China

H 19.25 in Dm 10.5 in
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
. This assembled pack of foo dogs are wonderfully charming and expressive. Technically Buddhistic lions
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

H 13.5 in W 4 in D 5 in
Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs

Chinese Foo Dogs

H 22 in W 22 in D 14 in
Foo Dogs Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Asian textile with foo dogs in 100% wool. This would be great in any room decor
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Foo Dogs Carpet
Foo Dogs Carpet

Foo Dogs Carpet

W 61.5 in L 31.5 in
Blue Lion Foo Dogs Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of vintage ceramic lion foo dogs' decorative objects, circa mid-late 20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Lion Foo Dogs Decorative Objects, Pair
Blue Lion Foo Dogs Decorative Objects, Pair

Blue Lion Foo Dogs Decorative Objects, Pair

H 8.07 in W 3.38 in D 2.25 in
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners. Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs
By Tony Duquette
Located in Chamblee, GA
Heavy unusual decorated bronze guardian foo lions, a pair. Burmese or Thai in origin. Produced
Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs
Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs

Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs

H 26 in W 11 in D 18 in
Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Asian carved stone Foo dogs.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Carved Stone Foo Dogs

H 21 in W 24 in D 15 in
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extraordinary 26" wide, 63 lb, heavy cast bronze Foo Dog lions. Each modeled on its side
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb

Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb

H 16.5 in W 26 in D 17 in
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They
Category

Vintage 1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

H 13 in W 13 in D 6 in
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze and Inlaid Glass Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

H 17 in W 14 in D 6 in
pair of Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo lions/dogs
Located in New York, NY
a female and a male foo lion/dog
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

pair of Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo lions/dogs
pair of Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo lions/dogs

pair of Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo lions/dogs

H 13 in W 5 in D 3 in
pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
each foo dog/lion
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.
pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.

pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.

H 2.25 in W 3.75 in D 1.8 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

H 20 in W 8 in D 8.5 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
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century

H 10.13 in W 9 in D 7.13 in
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands

H 21 in W 14 in D 7 in
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
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

H 11 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Pair Of Chinese Brass Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Brass Foo Dogs. Offered is a well detailed pair of Chinese brass foo dogs that date
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Chinese Brass Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Brass Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Brass Foo Dogs

H 9 in W 6 in D 4.63 in
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates A stunning pair of Door plates, they
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

H 4 in Dm 11 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs

H 8 in W 4 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese style gilt carved foo dog figures holding a open design ball
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs

H 9 in W 10 in D 6 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese (19/20th Cent) green and yellow small porcelain reclining foo dog figures
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 3 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

H 32 in W 27 in D 16 in
pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
1.6in(D) x 2.8in(W) x 5.8in(H) are the dimensions of the taller foo lion/dog; the paw of one lion
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.
pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.

H 5.8 in W 2.8 in D 1.6 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

H 10.75 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 14.5 in W 5.75 in D 4.5 in
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of fu dogs sit at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2

H 17 in W 7 in D 8 in
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
terracotta foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are executed in fabulous and
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 7 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain foo dog lion decorative object or bookend, circa early to mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan

H 7.25 in W 4.88 in D 3.13 in
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

H 23 in W 12 in D 18 in
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

H 23 in W 11 in D 18 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
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

H 8 in W 8.25 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs Unsigned 20thC. $200-$500Measures- 6.25"H x 5.5"W x 3.5"D. A
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs 20thC
Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs 20thC

Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs 20thC

H 6.25 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 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 Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 8.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

H 16 in W 42 in D 16 in
1970s Pair of Enameled Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Marbella, ES
Magnificent pair of Foo Dogs, traditional figures of Chinese culture, crafted from glazed porcelain
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Pair of Enameled Porcelain Foo Dogs
1970s Pair of Enameled Porcelain Foo Dogs

1970s Pair of Enameled Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 12.6 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese rose quartz foo dogs with black eyes seated on teak bases (20th Cent)
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Foo Dogs

H 10.75 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920 Measures - 4.25"H x 6.5"W x 3.25"D
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920

H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs

H 18 in W 20 in D 8 in
Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s carved soapstone Foo dogs each one uniquely different.
Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs
Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs

Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs

H 7.5 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful pair of cast stone fire dogs, Foo Dog style. Great for use in a fireplace - the pair is
Category

Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs

H 18.5 in W 8 in D 13 in
19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs as Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Petit pair of green ceramic foo dogs as lamps.....newly rewired and fitted with bronze hardware.
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs as Lamps
19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs as Lamps

19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs as Lamps

H 9.75 in W 3 in D 5 in
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Chinese, white, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent condition and patina
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends

Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends

H 11 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Asian Patinated Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
vintage Asian patinated Foo Dogs exudes timeless charm, blending Eastern mystique with Western refinement
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Asian Patinated Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Asian Patinated Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Asian Patinated Foo Dogs - a Pair

H 8 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Rosewood

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

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

H 6 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, 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

19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs

H 25 in W 11.5 in D 19 in
Pair of 20th Century Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of Chinese hand carved marble Foo dogs sitting on rectangular decorative carved plinths
Category

Vintage 1920s Statues

Materials

Marble

Pair of 20th Century Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of 20th Century Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of 20th Century Marble Foo Dogs

H 41 in W 18 in D 23 in
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Located in South Salem, NY
A captivating duo of bronze Foo Dogs, dating back to the early 20th century, exudes timeless charm
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 11.5 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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

Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends

H 6.5 in W 10 in D 3 in
Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of intricately hand carved Teak temple guard dogs. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues
Category

20th Century Thai Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

H 13.5 in W 4 in D 8 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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.75 in
20th C Marble Foo Dogs, Garden Decor
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regency hand carved marble garden Foo Dog sculptures on marble plinth bases.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

20th C Marble Foo Dogs, Garden Decor
20th C Marble Foo Dogs, Garden Decor

20th C Marble Foo Dogs, Garden Decor

H 19 in W 8 in D 12 in
Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) carved wood foo dog figures with straw hair trim on shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

H 13 in W 11 in D 6 in
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are executed in fabulous and
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 19.75 in W 8.25 in D 19.25 in
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Questions About Foo Lions Or Foo Dogs
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    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 is the meaning of foo dogs?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
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    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.