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Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty

Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty

Located in Torino, IT

A pair of porcelain foo lions or foo dogs decorated in a pleasing combination of green and yellow

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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

Located in Austin, TX

. This assembled pack of foo dogs are wonderfully charming and expressive. Technically Buddhistic lions

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs

Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Dallas, TX

Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

Blue Lion Foo Dogs Decorative Objects, Pair
Blue Lion Foo Dogs Decorative Objects, Pair

Blue Lion Foo Dogs Decorative Objects, Pair

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Foo Dogs Carpet
Foo Dogs Carpet

Foo Dogs Carpet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Asian textile with foo dogs in 100% wool. This would be great in any room decor

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi
Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi are symbolic, protective figures that

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners. Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb

Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb

$3,775Sale Price / set|50% Off

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

Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of Asian carved stone Foo dogs.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Asian Bronze and Inlaid Glass Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic

Located in Poperinge, BE

known as Foo dogs, hand-painted in turquoise and green. This collector's item dates from the second half

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs

By Francis Valdemar von Platen Hallermund

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Chinese foo dogs, which I believe are book ends. I am not sure of the time period but they

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century

$750Sale Price / set|50% Off

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century

Located in Fulton, CA

A pair of hand painted ceramic foo dogs made in Japan in the late 20th century. Retain original

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Located in Stamford, CT

A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions
Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Located in Lomita, CA

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend

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

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of monumental bronze Foo Dogs
Pair of monumental bronze Foo Dogs

Pair of monumental bronze Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Monumental pair of opposing bronze foo dogs or guardian lions… This is a male and female pair. The

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19/20th Cent) carved and painted monumental seated foo dogs with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates A stunning pair of Door plates, they

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

$877Sale Price / set|25% Off

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Pasadena, TX

Chinese Foo Dogs sculptures are often placed in pairs at the entrances of temples, palaces, and

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs
Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs

$260Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Wood

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Located in Atlanta, GA

stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style gilt carved foo dog figures holding a open design ball

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese (19/20th Cent) green and yellow small porcelain reclining foo dog figures

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.
pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

1.6in(D) x 2.8in(W) x 5.8in(H) are the dimensions of the taller foo lion/dog; the paw of one lion

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of fu dogs sit at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

pair of antique Chinese Foo Dogs from circa 1920, crafted from hardstone. These guardian lions are

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Located in Stamford, CT

Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Located in Stamford, CT

Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) red lacquered carved figures of squatting foo dogs

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) red lacquered carved figures of squatting foo dogs

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs. This unusual pair of Chinese export glazed ceramic foo

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs 20thC
Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs 20thC

Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs 20thC

$600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs Unsigned 20thC. $200-$500Measures- 6.25"H x 5.5"W x 3.5"D. A

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Essex, MA

Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Other

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dogs. Very nice substantial size. Each with moveable ball in mouth

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Male and Female Buddhist Lions Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Male and Female Buddhist Lions Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Male and Female Buddhist Lions Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

(1661-1722). Foo Dogs, also known as guardian lions or komainu, are symbolic, protective figures often

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Playful pair of cast stone fire dogs, Foo Dog style. Great for use in a fireplace - the pair is

Category

Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Cast Stone

19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs as Lamps
19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs as Lamps

19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs as Lamps

Located in East Hampton, NY

Petit pair of green ceramic foo dogs as lamps.....newly rewired and fitted with bronze hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Patinated Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Asian Patinated Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Asian Patinated Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

vintage Asian patinated Foo Dogs exudes timeless charm, blending Eastern mystique with Western refinement

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

$260Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Rosewood

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

Located in South Salem, NY

A captivating duo of bronze Foo Dogs, dating back to the early 20th century, exudes timeless charm

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Guard your space with unparalleled style with this captivating pair of vintage ceramic Foo Dogs. A

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of intricately hand carved Teak temple guard dogs. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues

Category

20th Century Thai Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends

Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage tan, cream and blue foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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Find a variety of foo lions or foo dogs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct foo lions or foo dogs — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 39948 antique and vintage foo lions or foo dogs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2694 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Foo lions or foo dogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Foo lions or foo dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Paul McCobb and Glashütte Limburg each produced beautiful foo lions or foo dogs that are worth considering.

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Questions About Foo Lions Or Foo Dogs
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.