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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

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

Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

H 5.94 in W 2.5 in D 1.63 in
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

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

Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s

H 5.75 in W 2.13 in D 1.63 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 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
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

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

H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
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

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

H 13.78 in W 11.23 in D 5.71 in
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

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.

H 2.5 in W 2 in D 2 in
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

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
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

H 2.75 in W 5 in D 1.75 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
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

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

H 44 in W 26 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture

Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture

H 9 in W 8 in D 4.25 in
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Located in Godshill, 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
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Pair of charming polychrome ceramic Foo Dog / Lions in the Qing Style. Fantastic detail and a
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

H 5.75 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
) Overall: 30" High, 22" Wide, 9.5" Deep Foo dog / Foo lion: 25" High, 7" Wide, 9.5" Deep; Base: 5" High
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

H 30 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
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

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

H 24 in W 11 in D 15.5 in
Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent large Chinese bronze and cloisonné foo dog jardinière with Lion Mask Handles hails
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

H 20 in W 27 in D 23 in
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Stone Garden Sculpture inspired in Guardian Lion Foo Dogs from Chinese Culture
Category

20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone

H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure
Located in Forney, TX
, featuring early primitive molded sculptural form, the figural censer depicting a foo dog guardian lion on
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure
Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure

Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure

H 6.5 in W 2 in D 5 in
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it. Likely mid to late 20th
Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

H 11 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

H 10 in W 15.5 in D 9 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

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture

H 10 in W 12 in D 5 in
Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A heavy vintage lost wax cast planter from the mid 20th century, with bronze patina and Foo dog
Category

Mid-20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs
Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs

Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs

H 18.5 in Dm 34.5 in
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
jadeite seal stone is the skillfully carved figure of a foo dog or guardian lion that sits majestically
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

H 6.3 in W 3.12 in D 3.12 in
Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal
Located in Lomita, CA
Foo dogs normally travel in pairs, but this fellow is a lone wolf or dog and no less charming for
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Quartz

Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal
Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal

Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal

H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
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

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

H 11.42 in Dm 4.73 in
Agate Hand Held Foo Dog Charm Statue
Located in Somis, CA
Chinese symbolism. A lively foo dog lion perches atop an oval rock, mouth open holding a silk ribbon, its
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

Agate Hand Held Foo Dog Charm Statue
Agate Hand Held Foo Dog Charm Statue

Agate Hand Held Foo Dog Charm Statue

H 3.5 in W 2 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of large ochre-glazed foo dog "guardian lion" sculptures
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures
Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures

Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures

H 41.5 in W 24 in D 14 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
Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Old - possibly antique Japanese Edo style Foo or Lion dog. It is executed in glazed ceramic or
Category

20th Century Asian Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic
Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic

H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in
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

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

H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 5.25 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 Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs
Located in Lincoln, GB
with black-painted Chinese Foo Dog (guardian lion) motifs on opposing sides. These mythical creatures
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs
Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs

Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs

H 18.5 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hand carved bamboo Foo or Lion Dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing

H 7 in Dm 4 in
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dog sculptures Good Detail, early 20thC
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Ming style Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dog sculptures Good Detail, early 20thC
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dog sculptures Good Detail, early 20thC

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dog sculptures Good Detail, early 20thC

H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Large Vintage Turquoise Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Figurines done in glazed ceramics
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Turquoise Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Figurines done in glazed ceramics
Large Vintage Turquoise Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Figurines done in glazed ceramics

Large Vintage Turquoise Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Figurines done in glazed ceramics

H 13 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A very rare pair of monumental Mansion sized over 3ft tall Foo dog lion statues. The Statues came
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair
Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

H 44 in W 19.25 in D 32 in
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
By Aerozon
Located in North Miami, FL
Chinoiserie motifs popularized in German Art Déco. Molded as a chinese guardian lion (or 'foo dog') with head
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon

Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon

H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
likely Forbidden City, Dongcheng District, Beijing, figural pottery modeled as mythical qilin (foo dog
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

H 18 in W 19 in D 8 in
Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
, and gold enhances the fierce yet majestic expressions of these guardian lions. Each Foo Dog is adorned
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2

H 2.75 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Foo dog, fu dog, fu lions, foo lions. fu lion.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

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

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing Dynasty, late 17th - late 19th centuries, China
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
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good PAIR of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

H 4.3 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 in
Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions
Located in Essex, MA
Brightly painted with a male and female foo dog or Buddhistic lion one holding a ball for the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions
Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions

Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions

H 10 in W 5.38 in D 7.13 in
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
(Imperial Guardian Lion / Chinese Foo Dog), is an extraordinarily rare and unusual form, having large
Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

H 16.5 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
dog guardian lions on one side. Foo dogs were designed to protect from harmful spiritual influences
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions

H 27.5 in W 79.5 in D 30.5 in
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
or Foo Dog (fu dogs) has stood guard, with mystic powers to protect, in front of temples, imperial
Category

Early 20th Century Statues

Materials

Bronze

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

H 40 in W 21 in D 44 in
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Glazed Terracotta Guardian Lion Roof Tile Figures
Located in Forney, TX
Guardian Lion / Foo Dog, in a deep rich dark green glaze, pewter silver-tone and heavily weathered patina
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Glazed Terracotta Guardian Lion Roof Tile Figures
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Glazed Terracotta Guardian Lion Roof Tile Figures

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Glazed Terracotta Guardian Lion Roof Tile Figures

H 15.25 in W 5.75 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Chinese Bronze Pixiu Winged Lion Figure Feng Shui Mythical Beast Statue
Located in Forney, TX
wealth and prosperity, the Pixiu is similarly styled to the Qilin or more common foo dog guardian lion
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Pixiu Winged Lion Figure Feng Shui Mythical Beast Statue
Pair of Chinese Bronze Pixiu Winged Lion Figure Feng Shui Mythical Beast Statue

Pair of Chinese Bronze Pixiu Winged Lion Figure Feng Shui Mythical Beast Statue

H 8.5 in W 13 in D 6 in
Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase
Located in Norwood, NJ
underglaze decoration to the body. The underglaze decoration is of a large Foo lion above a smaller Foo dog
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase
Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase

Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase

H 22.75 in Dm 9 in
A pair of 1960s Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Chinese Pho Dogs
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This pair of 1960s turquoise glazed ceramic Chinese Pho Dogs (also known as Foo Dogs or Fu Lions
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of 1960s Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Chinese Pho Dogs
A pair of 1960s Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Chinese Pho Dogs

A pair of 1960s Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Chinese Pho Dogs

H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set
Located in Toledo, OH
blue enamel interior, foo dog lion handle. Intricate floral design of blue, white, red and yellow.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set
Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set

Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set

H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
protective prowess of the legendary foo dog. The muscular lion is captured in a commanding stance, standing
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

H 70.87 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
dog/lion to both sides. It also has a handle typical for examples used in ceremonial practices. Un
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Jars

Materials

Brass

Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed
Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed

Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed

H 4.34 in Dm 3.15 in
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Serving Dish ko-Kutani, ca 1660-80
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice Ko-Kutani serving dish in red enamel with a central scene of a Foo dog or Lion. The
Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Serving Dish ko-Kutani, ca 1660-80
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Serving Dish ko-Kutani, ca 1660-80

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Serving Dish ko-Kutani, ca 1660-80

H 1.3 in W 5.2 in D 8.08 in
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Foo Lion Dog For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the foo lion dog you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each foo lion dog for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer foo lion dog, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right foo lion dog, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Foo Lion Dog?

Prices for a foo lion dog can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $90 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,300.
Questions About Foo Lion Dog
  • 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?
    1 Answer
    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.