Foo Lion

Pair 12 inch Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Foo Lions as covered boxes

Foo lion sculptures of hand-carved and painted wood, c. 19th Century, possibly older.

These reconstituted amber hand-carved foo lions were originally purchased at Gump's in San Francisco.

Original pair of stone foo Lions once flanking the front entrance of a mansions in Southern China.

Crafted circa 1870, this masterpiece depicts a serene scene of Kannon gracefully seated atop a Foo Lion, symbolizing the dominance of Buddhist faith over the fiercest of creatures.

The Mei Ping, "Plum Vase" is traditionally used in China to display branches of Plum Blossoms hence its name. It has a narrow base, a wide body, a narrow neck, and a small opening. O...

Highly decorative pair of Asian Foo lions in brown clay These are stamped and seem to have age but I am not sure how much age.

Offering this magnificent pair of guardian foo lions. Beautifully crafted ceramic fired with vibrant colors.

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

Painted with landscape scene on barrel and with foo lion on the cover

19th century Chinese porcelain melon jar with foo lion design in coral mounted as a lamp with a pleated shade

Hand painted gilt floral motif on the body and the cover with carved foo lion finial on the cover.

A beautifully hand painted enamel pair of Chinese palace vases, with scenes on front and back, on a pink ground, along with Foo lion handles and lizards.

The pair of opposing elephants rest on vintage wooden red bases and feature foo-lion handles and pagoda form plinth details.

19th century antique Japanese pair of crackle ware poly chrome warrior motif vases with high relief foo lions and high relief wrap detail. Each piece is signed on the underside and h...

Each lid topped by a fierce foo lion. The body completely decorated with figures, flowers and shapes.

The finely detailed Foo Lions (Guardian Lions) are meticulously embedded into the wood, creating a striking contrast with the deep, natural wood tones.

Interesting little table in ebonized wood with two levels, four very elegant legs, carved wood decor in Chinese style on all sides and Foo Lion's in bronze on each corner as well as ...

The lion of Buddha (fo shi), commonly called a foo dog or foo lion in the West, is portrayed mid stride, head turned, mouth open.

The foo lion which is incredibly similar in appearance is regarded as a guardian, usually shown in a pair of one male and one female symbolizing the balance of yin and yang.

Our lovely portico style mantel clock, retailed by Yamanaka & Company Ltd. in New York in the early 20th century, features a silverplate frame flanked by two finely carved foo li...

Period: Vintage, 20th century, Chinese Composition: Ceramic Condition: Offered in good condition. A few small marks to dog and glaze. Chip to brow of dog. Old glue to base ...

This adorable granite foo dog is caught in the moment with its toothy grin. Completely original. Hand carved from solid granite. Foo dog is believed to protect family wealth. Such a ...

Pair of stylised temple lions or Foo dogs on plinths. The wooden plinths are covered in flocked velvet and have an egg and dart surround to each face.

Japanese bronze censer with lion foo dog (Shishi). In japan, censer is one of the three Buddhist altar fittings, a flower vase, a candle stand and a censer.   

Solid pine base with a distressed whitewash finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support an oval shaped ogee edge glass top.

A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou Province. These ornately carved auspicious symbols were likely covered with stucco durin...

A pair of very rare 19th century He Tian jade chops featuring carved foo dog lions. The He Tian Jade, from Xin Jiang province of Western China, is the most valuable white Jade in the...

This sculptured Foo Dog was traditionally used at the entrance gate of wealthy households. People believed these Foo Dogs had the power to warding off evil and bringing prosperity. ...

They are informally known in English as lion dogs or foo dogs. The concept which originated in Chinese Buddhism features a pair of stylized lions which were thought to protect the bu...

Hand-forged in Bronze, these ornate yet subtle candle-stands, sets the stage for Chinese Imperial guardians, lions, or “foo dogs”. At the top of the candle-stands, near the pricket, ...

Extremely decorative and colorful pair of Chinese Sancai glazed statues in the form of foo dog lions on resting on pedestals with a ball in their front paws.

Great Sculptures on a fireplace or piece of furniture also a great talking point.  Foo dogs are Guardian lions in early Chinese culture and are still used today always in pairs.

Pair of large fierce-looking and colorful Chinese Ming style pottery Buddhistic lions or foo dogs in a Sancai glaze (three colors).

Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Lions Sculptures – Guardian Fu Lion Pair in Traditional Style This Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Lions Sculptures Pair showcases the iconic Fu Lions (als...

A very rare 18th century Chinese patinated bronze censer formed as a foo dog, or lion dog, the hinged neck opening up access to the body of the censer.

These animals are Foo dogs, half lion half dog. They are animals representing strength and protection.

Extremely decorative and colorful pair of Chinese Sancai glazed statues in the form of foo dog lions on resting on pedestals with a ball in their front paws.

Komainu are also sometimes called shishi, and are the Japanese interpretation of the noble Chinese foo dog or guardian lion protectors. Fantastic design notable not just for the eye...

Here we have a pair of Foo Dog lions occupying the main scene. They protect and guard wealth and safety.

Its remarkable features are unrelated to those of the taxonomically-valid “dragon-fish”, and instead reflect an agglomeration of features in the same way that “foo dogs” resemble lio...

a pair of large brass Foo Lions on stands the male with his paw on a ball the female on a lion cub

Our antique (19th century) male foo lion with original dark brown patina stands upon a reticulated globe representing the world, cast separately and which turns, and features an elab...

a pair of large green Foo Lions, turquoise with dark blue, white, and yellow.

Chinese pink quartz foo lions on stands, pair (2), carved from softly colored stone, the foo lions with celestial symbols on plinths obove carved reticulated rosewood stands. 8.25" ...

Vintage patinated metal figures of seated foo lions, each in excellent condition.

Two carved teak large Asian palace guardian foo lions. Recently gilded and as found. Exact age unknown.

Unusual pair of Chinese cloisonné foo lions featuring exaggerated expressions, stylized big cat characteristics, alluring blue background, and presented on the original carved and eb...

Pair of hand carved Chinese Marble Shizi Foo Lion/Dogs. This pair of statues has great detail and patina.

Pair of protection Foo Lions made of color glazed ceramic. China, XIX century.

1920's Pair of cast bronze Foo Lion/ Dogs in all original condition.Male and Female, with excellent proportions and a deep, traditional patina.

This is a striking pair of Chinese umber glazed porcelain foo lions situated on similar plinths, 20th century.

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning nice scale pair of 20th century Chinese foo dogs or foo lions.

A charming pair of carved rosewood foo lions (aka foo dogs) set atop decorative carved columns.

A wonderfully animated pair of molded zisha (purple sand) foo lions (aka foo dogs). Mouths open and ears perked, the male holds a ball, the female a cub.

A superbly carved foo lion (aka foo dog) surrounded by two cubs, sitting atop deep relief carved panels of immortals.

Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3.5" deep x 4.75" wide. #...

Pair of small patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 4.25" high x 2.5" deep x 3.5" w...

Well cast brass temple lion with fierce open mouth, armored headdress, bold protective stance. Dimensions: 9" W x 4 3/4" D x 11" H Condition: brass imperfection at base of tail th...

Chinese Foo Dogs sculptures are often placed in pairs at the entrances of temples, palaces, and homes to serve as powerful protectors, believed to ward off evil spirits and bring pro...

Well crafted Chinese brass or bronze incense burner with three legs, features intricate dragon-shaped handles on the sides and a lid topped with a mythical lion, known as a Shishi or...

This exquisite pair of antique bronze Temple Lions hails from Burma (Myanmar), crafted in the early 20th century. Each lion stands at an impressive height of 61 cm, with a width of 2...

This pair of 19th century carved limestone Fu dogs with sinister smiles and furled brows once guarded the entrance to one of provincial China's grand homes. One peers up and the othe...

This is a stone lion statue made in China, presumably in the 20th century or later, during the Republic of China period. The material used is sandstone, which has a fine and rough te...

Sterling silver vase in Art Nouveau - Liberty style made entirely by hand. The preparation of the structure of the vase required several processing times. The vase was made in differ...

Sophisticated wardrobe chest designed by mid century modern pioneer Paul McCobb and made of walnut by Widdicomb in the early 1960s. Like a transformer, this dresser goes from simple ...

Art Deco ottoman , sofa bed, 1920s, in walnut, with futurism original upholstery in good condition. Solid wood of walnut restored and polished with shellac and wax The original sprin...

Wonderful 1930s English walnut double bed. The veneers really make this bed outstanding book paged veneers throughout with walnut feather banding to the edges. Standard English doubl...

This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of decorative elements on each. It is quite rare to find curved antique items of large furnitur...

A striking Chinese bronze incense burner rendered in an archaistic style, inspired by the powerful ritual bronzes of ancient China. The vessel stands on four dramatic clawed feet, gi...

High style set of stainless steel and iron Mid-Century Modern fireplace tools showcasing clean modernist lines designed and manufactured by Pilgrim Manufacturing in the 1960s. The fi...

A pair of magnificent stone foo dogs, meticulously hand-carved from solid stone. Their muscular forms, wide eyes, and open mouths while adorable convey a sense of strength and vigila...

A fine Art Deco sofa in mahogany with carved, arched crest-rail and fluted pillars capped by ionic capitals on fascia of arms, Northern Europe, circa 1920. We call this endearingly "...

A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...

This coffee table embodies the bold aesthetic of 1980s Italian postmodern design through a functional nest-like structure. The piece unfolds across three staggered, concealed levels,...

Heavy and extremely patinated 51" tall 36" long seated dragons, or foo dogs with colored mica decorative accents on the scaled manes, tails, bodies and white stone The real flair tha...