Foo Lion

a large pair of Chinese vases, very good quality, each with female figures as finials, seated next to garden seats, and foo lion mask handles at the neck, panels depicting a royal su...

The underglaze decoration is of a large Foo lion above a smaller Foo dog. Applied decorative tied rope handles to the neck.

Chinese Famille Rose vases, very similar / near pair, note different foo lion mask handles (one gilt, one orange) and slight height difference, orange, pink, and green color palette ...

Large antique (19th century) jar (pot with cover) in the Yuan Dynasty style with raised designs of a dragon on a red glazed ground, distinguished by its large size (17 by 13 inches)...

Sculpted in full round, on an integral stepped rectangular base, the corners with foo lions and the underside baseplate incised with vajra Height 6 inches (15.2cm), width 4.75 inches...

Technically Buddhistic lions (making this group a pride?), they are often referred to as foo lions or foo dogs.

19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with a key, the rectangular-section body decorated with panels of landscapes and patterned decoration throughout retains original ...

It's highly representing the period of Art Nouveau of the peak value with ruffled rim bulbous shape and applied foo lion handles decorated with turquoise blue and light green glaze a...

A large Canton Famille rose baluster vase, of baluster form, with a tall waisted neck, an everted scalloped rim, the neck and shoulders with applied paired confronting Foo lions and ...

Antique (19th century) garniture in the French chinoiserie style by Gien, consisting of a large footed centerpiece with cover with seated wiseman finial, flanked by matching vases wi...

A delightful vintage Japanese celadon glazed incense burner, koro, in teh form of a standing foo lion, shishi, or foo dog, Taisho to Showa Era, circa 1930, Japan.

Unusual plate with central carvings of a Foo Lion, never seen before (difficult to capture the carvings properly, I treid with my phone and darkened the photo to show it, so cool).

Late 19th century pair of bronze Burmese Chinthe temple guardian lions. Also called Foo Dog or Foo lions. Likely to hold incense or similar.

Admirers of the craft will note the trio of Foo Lion masks at the top, a protective motif traditionally placed to "watch over" the sacred space and ward off malevolent spirits.

The vase is further adorned with a pair of molded foo lion masque and ring handles at the shoulder, adding sculptural dimension and traditional decorative elements.

This bronze guardian lion or foo dog was crafted in the 20th Century and rendered with an intricate floral-patterned surface, etched details, and expressive features that connote pro...

A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain grouping of a man Riding a giant Foo Lion, accompanied by an attedant and two puppys Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the ...

Very good quality with foo lion handles; panel molded body with linen fold top.

A pair of vintage porcelain ceramic lion foo dogs' decorative objects, circa mid-20th century, China.

Single decorative vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain ShiShi Temple Lion Foo Dog Statue. Expertly crafted and painted.

Silk embroidery depicting two guardian lions, framed in a gilt frame, 19th century. An elegant, hand-embroidered silk piece depicting two Foo lions (or imperial guardian dogs) surro...

Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed from 1920 to 1949.

The champleve enamel decoration features a central roundel with a delightful shishi or foo lion, surrounded by a lively pair of dragons chasing a stylized chrysanthemum blossom.

A pair of antique guardian lions or foo dogs in cast bronze. They have aged beautifully, accruing a rich patina with some verdigris oxidation.

A beautiful and rare pair of large temple lion statues, better known as foo dogs or guardian dogs.

Dark charcoal peonies — the flower of wealth and honor in Chinese tradition — bloom in the corners with quiet authority. A foo lion in cobalt blue and saffron gold stands sentinel in...

one dog/lion is clutching onto a ball-like object, and the other dog/lion is clutching onto her cub; wooden base is included with this lot; 1.8in(D) x 3.75in(W) x 2.25in(H) are the a...

A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s.

Patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lion / foo dog, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina; it measures 8.5"W x 4.5"D ...

The necks bear applied gilt Buddhist-lion (foo-lion) handles and the shoulders gilt chilong dragons in high relief, the main reserves framed by blue enamel borders, with smaller shap...

A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion that has been a big part of Thai history guarding the entrances to the many Buddhist ...

A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near matching male and female pair of handcrafted architectural ornaments present superbly...

A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue glazed crackle ceramic, China.

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi are symbolic, protective figures that have been a prominent part of Chinese art and culture for centuries.

Pair of charming polychrome ceramic Foo Dog / Lions in the Qing Style. Fantastic detail and a beautiful color combination of ochre, green, brown and blue.

The pair of hand-carved rose quartz foo dogs (also known as guardian lions) exudes protective strength and artistry.

Foo dog lions, also known as komainu in Japan, are a symbol of good luck and protection.

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th Century, he is carved in wood and was originally painted Much of the paint 1s fad...

They have a black base and the color of the lions is kept in the natural color of the soapstone.

A large and impressive pair of blanc de chine porcelain Chinese guardian lions / Foo Dogs / Shishi. Made from high-quality kaolin clay and fired at high temperatures to achieve a lu...

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball.

Traditionally placed in pairs to guard entrances, Foo Dogs (also known as Fu Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions) symbolize strength, protection, and prosperity.

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina.

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions of extraordinary quality and casting.

A magnificent large Chinese bronze and cloisonné foo dog jardinière with Lion Mask Handles hails from the Republic period, circa 1950.

These Guardian Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in armor are known for their protective qualities.

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina.

A gorgeous Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze Shishi (Shi Shi) guardian lion (Chinese Foo Dog) sculpture. This work has a wonderful feel and beautiful aged patina.

A beautiful Thai or Khmer bronze verdigris and golden parcel-gilt Imperial guardian temple Singha lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it.

A striking pair of vintage hand carved stone Foo Dogs, also known as Guardian Lions, featuring exceptional hand carved detail throughout the flowing manes, expressive faces, and deco...

A striking pair of hand-carved green marble Foo Dog (Guardian Lion) sculptures fashioned as decorative bookends.

Likely Jun ware, Northern Song Dynasty (960 to 1127) Hand-crafted in China over 1000 years ago, the Song dynasty was a golden age of Chinese ceramics when art peaked and techniques ...

Impressive patinated bronze sculpture depicting a traditional Chinese guardian lion or Foo Dog. Expertly cast with a commanding presence, the figure is shown seated in a vigilant po...

Condition reflected in pricing. About Foo Dogs Foo Dogs, or Imperial Guardian Lions, have long been placed at entrances of homes, temples, and palaces to ward off negative energy a...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square base.

A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer. Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi...

Here is an exceptionally decorative pair of vintage Italian ceramic foo dogs, or guardian lions, by Mangani, Florence, dating to the 1970s.