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Verde Viento
Located in New York, NY
Jean Foos is a visual artist whose practice centers on richly painted and patterned surfaces. She
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oil

Verde Viento
H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
Belly
Located in New York, NY
Abstract sculpture made with paper packaging and painted with acrylic paint. Jean Foos is a
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Belly
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
Carnaby Street Shoes
Located in New York, NY
This piece catches the attention of the viewer with its colorful, geometric, and abstract design.
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Carnaby Street Shoes
Carnaby Street Shoes
H 2.75 in W 3.5 in D 8 in
Twin Stars
Located in New York, NY
This piece catches the attention of the viewer with its colorful, geometric, and abstract design.
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Twin Stars
Twin Stars
H 5 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Narthex
Located in New York, NY
This piece catches the attention of the viewer with its colorful, geometric, and abstract design.
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Narthex
Narthex
H 9 in W 7.5 in D 3 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
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
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

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

Antique Bronze Foo Dog
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Bronze Foo Dog. Wonderful age and patina from use. Measures 5.5h x 5.5w x 3.5w
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Foo Dog
Antique Bronze Foo Dog
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
Mid century white porcelain hand decorated foo dog with yellow and blue glaze colors and git
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 6.5 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
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
Category

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
Sitting Foo Dog Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8, Glazed Porcelain
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Sitting Foo Dog Statue
Sitting Foo Dog Statue
H 13 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Chinese Foo Dog Plaster Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice vintage plaster foo dog sculpture in faux bronze finish, circa 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous single ceramic Asian turquoise female foo dog. The carving details are amazing. Great
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dog
Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dog
H 8.25 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese "Guardian Foo Lion" resin sculpture on a black wood plinth.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Wood

Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture
Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture
H 9 in W 11 in D 6.25 in
Oversized Terracotta Foo Dog Statue
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage terracotta foo dog statue stands 16" tall. Glossy glazed finish and a jovial expression
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

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
Antique Iron Foo Dog Censer
Located in Somis, CA
An original 19th century iron foo dog incense burner. Well-fashioned in a standing position
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Foo Dog Censer
Antique Iron Foo Dog Censer
H 6.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of foo dogs mounted on a wood tray. These beautiful carved foo dogs rest on a conjoined
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
H 8 in W 17 in D 6.25 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
Maitland Smith Bronze Foo Dog
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maitland Smith. Very fine bronze of a foo dog. Exceptional quality and patina. 28” x 9” x 11”.
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Statues

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith Bronze Foo Dog
Maitland Smith Bronze Foo Dog
H 28 in W 11 in D 9 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
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing
Category

20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
H 10 in W 12 in D 5 in
KJL Early Foo Dog Bangle
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
60's Kenneth J. Lane or KJL Foo Dog Bangle with a lot of fabulousness going on! Cabochons
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bangles

Materials

Gilt Metal

KJL Early Foo Dog Bangle
KJL Early Foo Dog Bangle
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H 3 in W 3 in D 1 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
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

Jade Foo Dog Ring Oriental Style Jade Diamonds and Ruby Eyes Foo Dog Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully carved jade foo dog with ruby eyes & diamond accented filigree shank. The, ring weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Foo Dog and Shadows (plate)
By (After) Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
for the Guggenheim Museum The back of the plate has a facsimile autograph and "Exclusive Edition for the Guggenheim Museum" and is dated 1997
Category

1990s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Porcelain

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 1950s Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Foo dogs are great. But even better as lamps. And here is a pair.
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1960s Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Pomona, CA
Wonderful pair of Chinese wood carved foo dogs. The base is a custom-made wood shape of the foo
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1960s Foo Dog Lamps
Pair of 1960s Foo Dog Lamps
H 31 in W 20 in D 11 in
19th Century Bronze Chinese Foo Dog
Located in Montreal, QC
19th century bronze Chinese Foo Dog.
Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dog Candlesticks
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain foo dog candlesticks Circa 1860 The Chinese Export porcelain foo dog
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Candle Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
An antique Chinese Foo Dog with silver inlaid wood stand. Circa 1900 very fine detail.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

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

Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely and vibrant pair of brass bookends with Foo Dog repousse in brilliant enamel colors - well
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dog Candlestick
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Export porcelain foo dog candlestick, modeled with the dog seated on all fours with paws
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Foo Dog Rug Salmon Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique Chinese Foo Dog Rug Salmon Color woven circa 1920. What sets this particular rug
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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
20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone foo dog carving. Made in China in the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
Located in Asheville, NC
lidded top completes this piece with its symbolic Chinese Foo Dog also known as Guardian Lion. Wire loop
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Wire

Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Chinese Imperial Foo Dog, 18th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
, clouds, shrubs, tree branches and the indomitable guardian lion, also known as Buddha's dog or foo dog
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Exceptionally avant garde style approaching surrealist, bulging eyes and rich hued glazes; extremely rare to find as a pair, meant to be tile-roof finials. Breath taking and large ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair
1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair
H 19.5 in W 18 in D 9 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
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

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
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 sense of life and energy - crouched on all fours with curly hair and a lively express...
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
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

Circa 1970s Asian Ceramic Foo Dog Statue
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage large ceramic foo dog statue with rhinestone eyes. Circa 1970s. Excellent condition. No
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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 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

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

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal foo foo for your home. A foo foo — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a foo foo, we have 1055 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the foo foo you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A foo foo made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made foo foo has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Satsuma, Sarreid Ltd. and James Mont are consistently popular.

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Prices for a foo foo can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,798.
Questions About Foo Foo
  • 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.