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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
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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
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

Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture

H 9 in W 11 in D 6.25 in
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

H 13.25 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Pine

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

H 22.5 in W 26.5 in D 30 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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
Located in GB
carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina This is a very special and highly
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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
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

H 13 in W 10 in D 7 in
Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Dogs of Foo. These remarkable sculptures are meticulously crafted from sections of root wood
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Pair of Chinese foo dogs

Pair of Chinese foo dogs

H 13.78 in W 13 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan. The two komainu, or guardian lions, are
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Cypress, Wood

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan

H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") statues are frequently seen in Chinese architecture, and
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs

H 15 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Exquisite Chinese Famille Rose Foo Dog Motif Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
foo dogs and lions in a colorful lush landscape. Measures: 6" diameter base, 8" diameter vase, 18.5
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Chinese Famille Rose Foo Dog Motif Vase, Now as a Lamp
Exquisite Chinese Famille Rose Foo Dog Motif Vase, Now as a Lamp

Exquisite Chinese Famille Rose Foo Dog Motif Vase, Now as a Lamp

H 25 in W 8 in D 6 in
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Each Foo dog is well carved, capturing the regal and protective essence of these revered guardian lions
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chinese guardian lions in original condition. The lions are made from wood and were handmade
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition

19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition

H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

H 29 in W 27 in D 14 in
Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
a mark. The façade showcases two foo dogs guardian lions surrounding a bow-tied sphere. Scrolling
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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

H 14 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
depicting guardian lions, calligraphy, scrolling clouds and bats, as well as yellow fabric lining and iron
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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

H 12 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood daybed from the 19th century, with carved foo dog guardian
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

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

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

H 27.5 in W 79.5 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
lion dogs or foo dogs. In Chinese culture, two lions are placed in front of a building to guard its
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Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wool

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues

H 50 in W 20 in D 33 in
Asian Lacquer Dessert Wooden Container with Cover
Located in Greenwich, CT
cover with carved foo lion finial on the cover.
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Asian Lacquer Dessert Wooden Container with Cover
Asian Lacquer Dessert Wooden Container with Cover

Asian Lacquer Dessert Wooden Container with Cover

H 8 in Dm 8 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Asian Painted and Gilt Grain Barrel

H 17 in Dm 13 in
Large Tibetan Painted Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large size of Tibetan Box with painted foo lion playing and chasing ball. Original painted motif
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Tibetan Painted Box
Large Tibetan Painted Box

Large Tibetan Painted Box

H 16 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
Located in Haarlem, NL
caddy is raised on four lacquered and gilt carved imperial guardian lions, lion dogs or foo dogs also
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
focal point, placed inside or outside, as a garden ornament, replacing your foo dogs, guardian lions
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 7.25 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
lions are based on a pair, carved in wood and dating to the Kamakura period (1185-1333), that originally
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

H 13 in W 6 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Table Attributed Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in New York, NY
wood work, which gives the piece a different dimension of class and elegance. The top of the table is
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Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Table Attributed Gabriel Viardot
19th Century French Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Table Attributed Gabriel Viardot

19th Century French Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Table Attributed Gabriel Viardot

H 31 in W 28 in D 18 in

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19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires

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Mahogany, Baize

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Copper, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 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 both hands atop an embroidered ball, representing supremacy over the world. A traditio...
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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
Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
Located in Asheville, NC
Stylized with intervening vines and florals this stunning pot is in fantastic shape. The removable lidded top completes this piece with its symbolic Chinese Foo Dog also known as Gua...
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Wire

Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot

Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot

H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 6 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 patina; make a fun decor item in any room!
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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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 Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents. This pair from 1910s or earlier.
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

H 14.75 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
18th Century Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 18th century chinoiserie Secretary bookcase. The top of the bookcase has an ornately shaped and carved pediment, above a single arched mirror door, opening...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

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Oak

18th Century Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase

18th Century Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase

H 96.5 in W 36 in D 23.25 in
Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58 A Museum Qua...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Porcelain

Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover

Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover

H 10 in W 6 in D 6 in
Mini Pair of Vintage Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, China, circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
Miniature pair of vintage turquoise glazed ceramic Foo Dogs - molded forms - hand painted glossy glaze - unsigned - China - circa 1980's. Excellent vintage condition - minor glaze...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mini Pair of Vintage Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, China, circa 1980's
Mini Pair of Vintage Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, China, circa 1980's

Mini Pair of Vintage Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, China, circa 1980's

H 4.63 in W 2 in D 1.25 in
Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European pair of Foo Dogs from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of guardian lions from Europe, created of cast-stone, feature each dog in side-sitting position with expressi...
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Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint

Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint

H 37 in W 47 in D 11.5 in
Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks or Lamp Bases
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning pair of French antique foo fu dog candlesticks or lamp bases, glazed in a bright turquoise. This pair may be unwired and rewired for use as lamps, or used to hold candles....
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Early 20th Century French Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks or Lamp Bases
Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks or Lamp Bases

Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks or Lamp Bases

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finish...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

H 2 in W 9 in D 9.8 in
Antique 20th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Smoking Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae bulldog tobacco jar featuring a carved bulldog sat on it's heind legs smoking. The entire head lifts to reveal a metal liner in whic...
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Jars

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Antique 20th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Smoking Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1900
Antique 20th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Smoking Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1900

Antique 20th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Smoking Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1900

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H 9.45 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 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; makes a great pair of book ends or a fun decor item in any room!
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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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
Massive Hand Carved Monkey Pod Exotic Hardwood Lovers Embrace Coffee Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Masterfully hand carved from what must have been a colossal solid piece of monkey pod hardwood. This nude figural sculpture weighs around 250 lbs. Although our photos are an adequate...
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Massive Hand Carved Monkey Pod Exotic Hardwood Lovers Embrace Coffee Table
Massive Hand Carved Monkey Pod Exotic Hardwood Lovers Embrace Coffee Table

Massive Hand Carved Monkey Pod Exotic Hardwood Lovers Embrace Coffee Table

H 21 in W 24 in D 54 in
Pr. 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Vases, w/ Imperial Court Scene
Located in New York, NY
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Pr. 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Vases, w/ Imperial Court Scene
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Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'
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H 24.02 in W 20.08 in D 7.49 in
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Located in London, GB
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H 37.8 in W 13 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Reconstituted Amber Foo Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
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Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Reconstituted Amber Foo Lions
Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Reconstituted Amber Foo Lions

Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Reconstituted Amber Foo Lions

H 13.5 in W 8.75 in D 5.75 in
19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco
Located in Werkendam, NL
believed these Foo Dogs had the power to warding off evil and bringing prosperity. Sculptured in wood with
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19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco
19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco

19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco

H 22.05 in W 4.73 in D 11.82 in
Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot
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Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Pair of foo dogs, beautifully carved and delicately gilded. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940
Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 18.9 in
Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
Located in Berwickshire, GB
A massive and fierce Chinese dense hardwood statue of foo dog, 19th century. Extremely well carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog

Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted
Located in SOMIS, CA
style which prefers a large undisturbed facade. Here we have a pair of Foo Dog lions occupying the main
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Furniture

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Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted
Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted

Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted

H 41.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Chinese Style Side or Tea Table
Located in Charleston, SC
decor in Chinese style on all sides and Foo Lion's in bronze on each corner as well as in bloom branches
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Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Center Tables

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Chinese Style Side or Tea Table
Chinese Style Side or Tea Table

Chinese Style Side or Tea Table

H 31 in W 31 in D 18 in
Pair of Chinese Pewter Elephant Lamps on Red Wooden Bases
Located in San Antonio, TX
elephants rest on vintage wooden red bases and feature foo-lion handles and pagoda form plinth details.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Pair of Chinese Pewter Elephant Lamps on Red Wooden Bases

Pair of Chinese Pewter Elephant Lamps on Red Wooden Bases

H 25.25 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 20th century Chinese carved wood guardian lions, sometimes called foo dogs in the west
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs
Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs

Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs

H 13 in W 9 in D 8 in
Two Carved Wood Asian Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Two carved teak large Asian palace guardian foo lions. Recently gilded and as found. Exact age
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Antique Early 1800s Tibetan More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Two Carved Wood Asian Guardian Foo Lions
Two Carved Wood Asian Guardian Foo Lions

Two Carved Wood Asian Guardian Foo Lions

H 36 in W 16 in D 20 in
Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands
Located in New York, NY
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions on wood stands, circa 1940. Very
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands
Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands

Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands

H 36 in W 26 in D 16 in
Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of Japanese Shinto guardian lion dogs, called" komainu", in carved, gilded and polychromed
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

H 13.25 in W 12 in D 6.75 in
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Poplar

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

H 20 in W 28.5 in D 8 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
This guardian lion or foo dog is carved from a tree root. The root's gnarled, twisted form is put
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog

H 18 in W 36 in D 22 in
Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone. Perfect for
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董

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H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine pair of 18th century elaborately-carved Chinese foo dog statues in gilded wood, mounted
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues

H 20.5 in W 21.5 in D 7 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique wood carving figures depicting Shishu. Exquisitely carved by a skilled hand with beautiful
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing

H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Asian carved wood sculpture of a male guardian lion / foo dog with rope ball beneath his
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak, Paint

Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue
Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue

Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue

H 18 in W 18.5 in D 8.5 in
Armature Lamp Featuring a Chinese Foo Dog by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Sophisticated table lamp featuring a ceramic Chinese guardian lion, (known in the west as a foot or
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Wood, Ceramic

Armature Lamp Featuring a Chinese Foo Dog by William Haines
Armature Lamp Featuring a Chinese Foo Dog by William Haines

Armature Lamp Featuring a Chinese Foo Dog by William Haines

H 28.5 in W 16.25 in D 8.25 in
Vintage Pair Bronze Finished Asian Lamps with Lionized Shih Tzus or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
for Foo Dog is "shi", which means "lion" in Chinese. The Foo Dog is a representation of the lion, a
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair Bronze Finished Asian Lamps with Lionized Shih Tzus or Foo Dogs
Vintage Pair Bronze Finished Asian Lamps with Lionized Shih Tzus or Foo Dogs

Vintage Pair Bronze Finished Asian Lamps with Lionized Shih Tzus or Foo Dogs

H 17 in Dm 7 in
A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements
Located in Austin, TX
A nicely weathered pair of Japanese shishi lions. Similar to Chinese foo dogs or foo lions, these
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Architectural Elements

A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements
A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements

A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements

H 12.75 in W 15 in D 10 in
Pair Of Hand Carved Wood Polychromatic FooDogs
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large and heavy pair of hand carved wood Foo Dogs from a temple or a house large door
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Hand Carved Wood Polychromatic FooDogs
Pair Of Hand Carved Wood Polychromatic FooDogs

Pair Of Hand Carved Wood Polychromatic FooDogs

H 9 in W 12 in D 20 in
Chinese Carved Lacquered Wood Candle Stands, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese hand-carved wood candle stands, one in the form of a qilin and one a foo lion, both
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Candelabras

Materials

Giltwood

Chinese Carved Lacquered Wood Candle Stands, Pair
Chinese Carved Lacquered Wood Candle Stands, Pair

Chinese Carved Lacquered Wood Candle Stands, Pair

H 11 in W 6.25 in D 3.75 in
A Japanese Gilt Wood Model of a Shi Shi
Located in Austin, TX
beasts in Japan, similar to Foo Lions in China. This one is carved with his head turned, a snarl on his
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

A Japanese Gilt Wood Model of a Shi Shi
A Japanese Gilt Wood Model of a Shi Shi

A Japanese Gilt Wood Model of a Shi Shi

H 12.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
(石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

H 20.48 in W 8.27 in D 12.6 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Mirror Frame with Hand-Carved Mythical Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
foo dog motifs. Created in China during the 18th century, this Qing Dynasty mirror frame captures our
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Mirror Frame with Hand-Carved Mythical Motifs
Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Mirror Frame with Hand-Carved Mythical Motifs

Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Mirror Frame with Hand-Carved Mythical Motifs

H 21 in W 30 in D 10.75 in
A Chinese Lacquer and Gilt Display Stand
Located in Austin, TX
winged foo lions with cubs, one central frieze is carved as birds among plum blossoms, the other as
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Pedestals

Materials

Wood

A Chinese Lacquer and Gilt Display Stand
A Chinese Lacquer and Gilt Display Stand

A Chinese Lacquer and Gilt Display Stand

H 6 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in
Straits Chinese Lacquer and Gilt Painted Altar Offering Box
Located in Austin, TX
and richly gilt, featuring various figural scenes and supported on foo lion feet. When in use, the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Qing Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Straits Chinese Lacquer and Gilt Painted Altar Offering Box
Straits Chinese Lacquer and Gilt Painted Altar Offering Box

Straits Chinese Lacquer and Gilt Painted Altar Offering Box

H 19.5 in W 17 in D 7 in
Large Scale Chinoiserie Pottery Lamps with Seated Ancestors and Pagoda Shades
Located in Kennesaw, GA
shades. The male and female figures seem to be flanked by little dragon or foo lion heads. They are in
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Fabric, Wood

Large Scale Chinoiserie Pottery Lamps with Seated Ancestors and Pagoda Shades
Large Scale Chinoiserie Pottery Lamps with Seated Ancestors and Pagoda Shades

Large Scale Chinoiserie Pottery Lamps with Seated Ancestors and Pagoda Shades

H 29 in W 10.25 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Carved Bench
Located in New York, NY
and glided with auspicious character scenes in story board. Lions heads cared to front legs. Two Foo
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Carved Bench
19th Century Carved Bench

19th Century Carved Bench

H 34 in W 78 in D 20 in
Pair of Oriental Porcelain Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
foo lions facing off in a landscape with trees and flowers, in a bright blue and orange palette, lids
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps

Pair of Oriental Porcelain Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Oriental Porcelain Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Oriental Porcelain Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps

H 27.5 in Dm 9 in
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
lions. They originated in China, shi, meaning lion or shishi or stone lion. ... Foo dogs are symbolic
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

H 54.73 in W 53.94 in D 3.15 in
Set of 2 Bronze Shishi Okimono Sculptures, Signed Hideyama, Showa, 20th C
Located in London, GB
made in bronze rather than the traditional wood or ivory. A "shishi" is a mythical beast that probably
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Bronze Shishi Okimono Sculptures, Signed Hideyama, Showa, 20th C
Set of 2 Bronze Shishi Okimono Sculptures, Signed Hideyama, Showa, 20th C

Set of 2 Bronze Shishi Okimono Sculptures, Signed Hideyama, Showa, 20th C

H 15 in W 12.5 in D 8.25 in
Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues
Located in Rochester, NY
Large and impressive true pair of carved wood food lion dogs in beautifully aged original gilded
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues
Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues

Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues

H 25 in W 13 in D 20 in
Pair of Polychrome Foo Lion Roof Ornament Heads
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful pair of Southeast Asian carved foo dog or foo lion roof ornament heads featuring a
Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Polychrome Foo Lion Roof Ornament Heads
Pair of Polychrome Foo Lion Roof Ornament Heads

Pair of Polychrome Foo Lion Roof Ornament Heads

H 13 in W 10 in D 12 in
Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair
Located in Austin, TX
are commonly confused with the related karashishi, and are often referred as foo lions or foo dogs
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair
Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair

Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair

H 10.5 in W 4 in D 6 in
Pair of Chinese Parcel-Gilt Red Foo Lions
Located in Cypress, CA
Highly decorative pair of Chinese parcel-gilt carved wood red guardian foo-lions, each with a ball
Category

20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Chinese Parcel-Gilt Red Foo Lions
Pair of Chinese Parcel-Gilt Red Foo Lions

Pair of Chinese Parcel-Gilt Red Foo Lions

H 20 in W 11 in D 7 in
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan's finest white porcelain. We acquired this charming, monumental white ceramic Lion dog " Shishi
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

H 17 in W 16 in D 11 in
Japan Large Garden Cart Lighting Lantern Children & Foo Lion
Located in South Burlington, VT
, and the top finial in form of a Japanese foo lion, "komainu". Its excellent condition makes this an
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japan Large Garden Cart Lighting Lantern Children & Foo Lion
Japan Large Garden Cart Lighting Lantern Children & Foo Lion

Japan Large Garden Cart Lighting Lantern Children & Foo Lion

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H 14 in W 13 in D 8 in
Pair of Red Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends or Decorative Objects
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair/set of red lacquer foo dog or lion bookends/decorative objects. Relatively tall
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Red Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends or Decorative Objects
Pair of Red Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends or Decorative Objects

Pair of Red Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends or Decorative Objects

H 9.75 in W 3.75 in D 5.75 in
Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
as a dramatic shishi (guardian lion, foo lion, or foo dog) pouncing upon an openwork brocade ball
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century
Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century

Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century

H 12.25 in W 18.25 in D 14 in
Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of well carved Foo dogs or lion statues in the manner and scale of temple carvings
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs

H 18 in W 9 in D 15 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration
Located in Yonkers, NY
mounted on custom base. Created in China during the 1850s, this foo dog sculpture features a lion sitting
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration
Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration

Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration

H 24 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Polychromed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs on Stands-Green, Yellow, Red
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese polychromed porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions on stands. Their front legs are
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Polychromed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs on Stands-Green, Yellow, Red
Pair of Polychromed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs on Stands-Green, Yellow, Red

Pair of Polychromed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs on Stands-Green, Yellow, Red

H 14.75 in W 4.25 in D 5.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Dogs of Foo Thai Temple Guards
Located in Mimizan, FR
A pair of bronze Thai temple guardian Foo Lion dogs Two Singha, traditional snow lion guardians of
Category

Antique 1880s French Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Dogs of Foo Thai Temple Guards
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Dogs of Foo Thai Temple Guards

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Dogs of Foo Thai Temple Guards

H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Chinese Lacquered and Giltwood Guardian Lions on Pedestals, a Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Chinese post-Qing period lacquered and gilt wood guardian lions—commonly known as “Foo
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered and Giltwood Guardian Lions on Pedestals, a Pair
Chinese Lacquered and Giltwood Guardian Lions on Pedestals, a Pair

Chinese Lacquered and Giltwood Guardian Lions on Pedestals, a Pair

H 13.25 in W 8.13 in D 6.13 in
Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
lion, or shishi) coming from Ryukyu Islands- off the southern tip of Japan. This magnificent Shinto
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850
Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850

Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850

H 16.5 in W 28 in D 12 in
Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our Japanese Acquisitions Travels A boxwood gem, signed Classic shi- shi foo dog lion
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem
Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem

Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem

H 2 in W 1.6 in D 1 in
Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze
Located in Topeka, KS
pair of made in Japan Komainu or Lion Dogs from the 1950-1960s. No, they are not Foo Dogs from China
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze
Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze

Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze

H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 6 in
Ancient Chinese Tang Marble Lion Guardian, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China a fine hand-carved standing figure of a foo dog lion guardian, marble, Tang Dynasty, (618-907
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Ancient Chinese Tang Marble Lion Guardian, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD
Ancient Chinese Tang Marble Lion Guardian, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD

Ancient Chinese Tang Marble Lion Guardian, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD

H 6 in W 6 in D 3 in
Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty
Located in Roma, IT
, these decorations are also known as stone lions or "shishi". Foo dogs that are placed inside or outside
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty
Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urns with Lids on Stands
Located in Miami, FL
A decorative pair of blue and white hand-painted porcelain urns with foo dogs/lions finials on lids
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urns with Lids on Stands
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urns with Lids on Stands

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urns with Lids on Stands

H 39 in Dm 16 in
Chinese Rose Quartz Mounted Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Rose Quartz mounted lamp, made from a carved rosequartz vessel ornamented with foo lions
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Rose Quartz, Wood

Chinese Rose Quartz Mounted Lamp
Chinese Rose Quartz Mounted Lamp

Chinese Rose Quartz Mounted Lamp

H 27.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Chinese Green Quartz Censer as Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese carved green quartz censer converted to a lamp, with fitted wood base. Foo lion handles and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz

Chinese Green Quartz Censer as Lamp
Chinese Green Quartz Censer as Lamp

Chinese Green Quartz Censer as Lamp

H 10 in W 8.25 in D 6 in
Colorful Palace Size Chinese Famille Rose Lidded Jar
Located in Bridgeport, CT
lid with complimentary decoration and a large Foo Lion figure finial. On carved wood stand. Measures
Category

20th Century Asian Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Palace Size Chinese Famille Rose Lidded Jar
Colorful Palace Size Chinese Famille Rose Lidded Jar

Colorful Palace Size Chinese Famille Rose Lidded Jar

H 61 in Dm 20 in
Chinese Hand Carved Huanghuali and Marble Plant Stand or Side Table, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
dragon or foo lion hip, leafy fruited knee, and animalistic ball & claw foot. Legs joined by subtly bowed
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Chinese Hand Carved Huanghuali and Marble Plant Stand or Side Table, c. 1900
Chinese Hand Carved Huanghuali and Marble Plant Stand or Side Table, c. 1900

Chinese Hand Carved Huanghuali and Marble Plant Stand or Side Table, c. 1900

H 18.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Pair Carved Fluorite Foo Dogs/Lions
Located in Summerland, CA
C. 1930s Carved foo dogs or lions in Fluorite stone of beautiful green coloration. They sit on a
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair Carved Fluorite Foo Dogs/Lions
Pair Carved Fluorite Foo Dogs/Lions

Pair Carved Fluorite Foo Dogs/Lions

H 6 in W 5 in D 4 in
Antique Carved Wood Lions
Located in Denver, CO
A pair of small carved wood lions painted with gold. Larger versions of these lions would be temple
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Lions
Antique Carved Wood Lions

Antique Carved Wood Lions

H 3.9 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
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Foo Lion Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal foo lion wood for your home. A foo lion wood — often made from wood, metal and enamel — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo lion wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right foo lion wood, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Foo Lion Wood?

A foo lion wood can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,925, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
Questions About Foo Lion Wood
  • 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.

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