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Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture
Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture

Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Asian hand carved marble Foo Lion garden sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.
Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.

Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

foo lion decorated with a pleasant facial expression

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Gold Coated Foo Lion with Paw on Red Ball
Gold Coated Foo Lion with Paw on Red Ball

Gold Coated Foo Lion with Paw on Red Ball

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Foo lion was crafted in China and is gold coated.. Its made of porcelain and is finely

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions
Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions

Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Terrific Pair of Hand Molded 19th Century Chinese Foo Lions Foodog, Aubergine, Chinese, 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1194 Hand hammered brass Japanese Foo Lion sculpture/storage box.

Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of Intricately  Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures
Fine Pair of Intricately  Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

Fine Pair of Intricately Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of opposing foo lions with elaborately carved curled fur and seated on bases. One places a

Category

Mid-20th Century Ming Statues

Materials

Marble

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

Located in Godshill, 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

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.

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

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers
Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

Located in Norwood, NJ

Beautiful fine pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo lion censers, in a standing pose. Yellow enamel

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles
Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in New York, NY

with Foo Lion Handles of Magnificent quality and condition, Attributed to F. Barbedienne. Each vase is

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form Southeast Asia
Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form Southeast Asia

Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form Southeast Asia

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form, Southeast Asia, 19th–20th Century A finely

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Anglo Raj Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fabulous Antique Chinese Foo Lion incense burners originally purchased in Bangkok, Thailand

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures
Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures

Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of very large and expressive opposing Foo Lions in Granite with an overall gray-green

Category

20th Century Han Statues

Materials

Granite

Hand Carved Nanmu Wood Foo Lion Lamp with Dual Bulb Inlet
Hand Carved Nanmu Wood Foo Lion Lamp with Dual Bulb Inlet

Hand Carved Nanmu Wood Foo Lion Lamp with Dual Bulb Inlet

Located in Dallas, TX

A charming vintage Asian hand carved foo lion figure lamp. Made with Nanmu wood, a super durable

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian “Sang De Bouf” Foo Lions - A Pair
Vintage Asian “Sang De Bouf” Foo Lions - A Pair

Vintage Asian “Sang De Bouf” Foo Lions - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking pair of vintage ceramic Foo Lions (Guardian Lions) is a definitive statement of

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th-Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases with Gilt Foo Lion Handles China, Qing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s
Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s

Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

A single ceramic Lion Foo dog decorative object, circa early-20th century, 1930s, China. This Lion

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

Located in New York, NY

A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Located in Austin, TX

A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair

Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair

Located in Forney, TX

mirrored cut glass mosaic inlays, depicting mythical qilin / stylized lion temple guardian, rising on

Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Set of 2 Lovely Dehua Blanc de Chine Foo Lions Sculpture, 20th Century
Set of 2 Lovely Dehua Blanc de Chine Foo Lions Sculpture, 20th Century

Set of 2 Lovely Dehua Blanc de Chine Foo Lions Sculpture, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely made piece. Late 20th century and of nice quality. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Decoration Type / Colour: Monochrome P...

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c
Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c

Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c

Located in Richmond, CA

Pair of vintage Chinese pewter guardian lions, in fierce sitting pose, with copper accents for

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Pewter

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

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 Hardstone Guardian Lions
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

$2,840Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Located in Forney, TX

detailing, similarly styled pair, modeled as guardian foo lion, depicted with outstretched arched body

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Chinese Foo Dogs, Glazed Terra Cotta, 1950s Multicolored
Vintage Chinese Foo Dogs, Glazed Terra Cotta, 1950s Multicolored

Vintage Chinese Foo Dogs, Glazed Terra Cotta, 1950s Multicolored

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of multicolored vintage glazed terra cotta Chinese foo dogs. These very imposing foo lions

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

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

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

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

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

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Located in Sheffield, MA

The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese bronze censer, 19th c.
Chinese bronze censer, 19th c.

Chinese bronze censer, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

cover surmounted by a foo lion

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic,  Early 20th
Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic,  Early 20th

Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic, Early 20th

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous antique foo lion dog sculpture in green glazed ceramic. This outstanding object was hand

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

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 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands

Located in Houston, TX

hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dogs or foo lions. This lovely pair of Chinese export foo dogs are

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Tibetan Painted Box
Large Tibetan Painted Box

Large Tibetan Painted Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Large size of Tibetan Box with painted foo lion playing and chasing ball. Original painted motif

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings

Located in Houston, TX

Dynasty bronze foo dog or guardian lion with wings is well detailed and to our knowledge was always a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Asian Painted and Gilt Grain Barrel
Asian Painted and Gilt Grain Barrel

Asian Painted and Gilt Grain Barrel

Located in Greenwich, CT

Asian painted and gilt grain barrel. Painted with landscape scene on barrel and with foo lion on

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair Chinese guardian

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina This is a very special and highly

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

group of 6 Chinese porcelain bird feeders, 19th c.
group of 6 Chinese porcelain bird feeders, 19th c.

group of 6 Chinese porcelain bird feeders, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

each decorated with a copper red foo lion/dog; 2in(D) x 2in(W) x 2.5in(H) are the dimensions of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Jeune Footed Dish, ca. 1870
Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Jeune Footed Dish, ca. 1870

Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Jeune Footed Dish, ca. 1870

Located in Banner Elk, NC

-1874). The five-lobed dish decorated with a male foo lion glazed in rose among a swath of green-glazed

Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

pair of Chinese porcelain cover jars, 19th c.
pair of Chinese porcelain cover jars, 19th c.

pair of Chinese porcelain cover jars, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

/at base of vase; 2nd vase: chips on foo lion surmounting the cover

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Baluster Vases, 2
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Baluster Vases, 2

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Baluster Vases, 2

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Baluster Vases, each with double foo lion handles to the

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps

Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

, with foo lions and flower blossom decoration. To the top of porcelain: 16.5"/H (Lampshade not

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large Heavy Chinese Cast Gilt Bronze Planter
Large Heavy Chinese Cast Gilt Bronze Planter

Large Heavy Chinese Cast Gilt Bronze Planter

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large and heavy Chinese gilt bronze squat form jardiniere / planter. Amazing details with foo lion

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

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Foo Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic foo lion available at 1stDibs. A foo lion — often made from ceramic, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer foo lion, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A foo lion, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one foo lion that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alexander Backer produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Foo Lion?

The average selling price for a foo lion at 1stDibs is $2,174, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $50,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Foo Lion
  • 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.