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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
W 61.5 in L 31.5 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
H 22 in W 22 in D 14 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
H 21 in W 24 in D 15 in
Pair Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Foo Dogs made of Marble - both are of nice weight and can also serve as either
Category

20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair Marble Foo Dogs
Pair Marble Foo Dogs
H 6.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirit’s. They look Angry, but not at You. They are Protecting you from Bad Spirits! The m...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Glaze, Underglaze

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
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
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
H 17 in W 14 in D 6 in
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning nice scale pair of 20th century
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Terracotta

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Dogs of Foo. These remarkable sculptures are meticulously crafted from sections of root wood
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Pair of Chinese foo dogs
H 13.78 in W 13 in D 5.12 in
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 7 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
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
H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Pair x Chinoiserie Foo Dogs
Located in Bristol, CT
Provenance: property of a Palm Beach estate Sz: 16"H x 12"L x 8"W
Category

1960s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair x Chinoiserie Foo Dogs
Pair x Chinoiserie Foo Dogs
H 16 in W 8 in D 12 in
Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese) Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Glaze

Male Foo Dogs Holding the Earth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful male foo dogs holding and protecting the earth. Very rare find and interesting take on
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Male Foo Dogs Holding the Earth
Male Foo Dogs Holding the Earth
H 12 in W 18 in D 4 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
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period pair of foo dogs in delicately carved wood. The dogs have uniquely expressive
Category

Antique 1750s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs
H 10 in W 5 in D 10 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
H 17 in W 7 in D 8 in
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated glazed
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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 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
H 8 in W 8.25 in D 4.75 in
Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs. Gorgeous design, colors, and details. See our
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

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

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

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs. The jade, or stone resembling its pale green hue, beutifully exhibits
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 3.08 in
Large Pair of Mid-Century Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique pair of large mid-century Chinese Foo Dogs in a shade of green and cream.
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Large Pair of Mid-Century Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Mid-Century Foo Dogs
H 15 in W 16 in D 11.5 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 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 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

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Foo Dogs Chinese sancai architectural roof tiles in green and mustard / orange shades. Antique
Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Hand Carved Wood Cambodian Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
20th Century pair of hand carved Cambodian foo dogs made of a very dark stained wood. Good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage palace size large carved wood foo dogs. Amazing carved wood details . Fun Fact from
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
H 28 in W 18 in D 13 in
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

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in good vintage condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of cream and brown glazed Foo dogs made in Italy for Paul Hanson.
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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 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

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
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

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 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 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 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 Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in New York, 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

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
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs. A large pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19TH Century Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A proper pair - right and left facing. The bronzes have expressive faces with protruding tongues and are posed with paws raised to indicate that they are at attention. An outstandin...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19TH Century Bronze Foo Dogs
Pair of 19TH Century Bronze Foo Dogs
H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of glazed terracotta ochre foo dogs on glazed brown pedestals. Each foo dog, a symbolic
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Low fired ceramic Chinese "Ming" style pair matching Foo Dogs with beautiful cracked and dripped
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a nice pair of bronze Foo Dogs with a male and female with baby. They would look great in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Porcelain White & Gold Foo Dogs
By Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in South Salem, NY
Regency style. Ornate ceramic sculptures with detailed faces, mouths, bodies, and paws. All four Foo Dogs
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese bronze Foo dogs, 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Small Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Foo Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of foo foo dogs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct foo foo dogs — often made from ceramic, porcelain and wood — can elevate any home. There are 331 antique and vintage foo foo dogs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Foo foo dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Folk Art foo foo dogs are consistently popular styles. Foo foo dogs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Alexander Backer, Fitz and Floyd and James Mont are consistently popular.

How Much are Foo Foo Dogs?

Prices for foo foo dogs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, foo foo dogs begin at $175 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.
Questions About Foo Foo Dogs
  • 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.