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Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are executed in fabulous and

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century

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

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage Asian foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in bright clear colors. Two

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs. A large pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Foo Dogs. These intricately designed figures feature a rich green glaze with speckled accents

Category

Late 20th Century North American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

garden or entrance to your home or garden. Foo Dogs also known as Guardian Lions symbolize prosperity

Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed porcelain foo dogs, circa 1950s. Great detail and a

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs  China, 20th century  This impressive pair of

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs

By Neiman Marcus

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hand-Carved Foo Dogs. This striking duo features intricate details and a beautifully aged patina

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Large, a Pair
Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Large, a Pair

Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Large, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of turquoise glazed porcelain foo dogs. Large size and beautiful details. Add some classic

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Saffron and Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Pair of Saffron and Green Glazed Foo Dogs

Pair of Saffron and Green Glazed Foo Dogs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Saffron and Green Glazed Foo Dogs

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

vintage Asian glazed ceramic Foo Dogs. These intricately sculpted guardian lions are finished in a high

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals

Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of glazed terracotta ochre foo dogs on glazed brown pedestals. Each foo dog, a symbolic

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Blue & White Porcelain Foo Dogs Table Lamp
Vintage Blue & White Porcelain Foo Dogs Table Lamp

Vintage Blue & White Porcelain Foo Dogs Table Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage blue and white porcelain foo dogs table lamp, circa 1950s. The lamp is in good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs
A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs

A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs

Located in London, GB

A well carved and nicely weathered pair of carved granite stone Chinese Foo dogs. facing eachother

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Vintage Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Vintage Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These sophisticated vintage Foo Dogs (Imperial Guardian Lions) offer a refined take on classic

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Boho Painted Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Boho Painted Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Boho Painted Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold statement with this pair of vintage boho monumental painted wood Foo Dogs. These

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons
Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons

Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Pair of Superb Antique Chinese Hsien Feng - Xianfeng - Period Polychrome Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone, Enamel

Set of Four Porcelain White & Gold Foo Dogs
Set of Four Porcelain White & Gold Foo Dogs

Set of Four Porcelain White & Gold Foo Dogs

$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Porcelain White & Gold Foo Dogs

By Cerámicas BONDIA

Located in South Salem, NY

Regency style. Ornate ceramic sculptures with detailed faces, mouths, bodies, and paws. All four Foo Dogs

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Miniature Mid-Century Resin Foo Dogs
Pair of Miniature Mid-Century Resin Foo Dogs

Pair of Miniature Mid-Century Resin Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of miniature mid-century resin Foo Dogs, circa the 1970s. The pair are in good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Marble Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of mid-century hand carved marble foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with a

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Carved Chinese Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Carved Chinese Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Carved Chinese Wood Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Massive Pair of Ebonized Pottery Chinese Foo Dogs
Massive Pair of Ebonized Pottery Chinese Foo Dogs

Massive Pair of Ebonized Pottery Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible, massive pair of ebonized pottery Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. This unusual pair are

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Pair vintage Teal Foo Dogs Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie
Pair vintage Teal Foo Dogs Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie

Pair vintage Teal Foo Dogs Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage teal green blue foo dogs. No chips or breaks.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Chinese bronze Foo dogs, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair

Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Small Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Ceramic Small Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair

Ceramic Small Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your decor with a touch of classical elegance with our Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Foo

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning pair of glazed ceramic foo dogs. A chic deep green color with flashes of deep blue. Lots

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of small patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. Excellent vintage condition with

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of Chinese Guardian lions, also known as Food Dogs, beautifully rendered in a rich

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Resin

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands

Located in Houston, TX

hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dogs or foo lions. This lovely pair of Chinese export foo dogs are

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Foo Dogs, Glazed Terra Cotta, 1950s Multicolored
Vintage Chinese Foo Dogs, Glazed Terra Cotta, 1950s Multicolored

Vintage Chinese Foo Dogs, Glazed Terra Cotta, 1950s Multicolored

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of multicolored vintage glazed terra cotta Chinese foo dogs. These very imposing foo lions

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Blanc and Cinnamon Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs - a Pair
Blanc and Cinnamon Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs - a Pair

Blanc and Cinnamon Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous pair of unusual Cinnamon an Blanc glazed porcelain Foo Dogs . Both holding the Earth in

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Enhance your interior with this striking pair of vintage ceramic Foo Dogs, traditional Chinese

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

of vintage carved stone Foo Dogs. Traditionally known as guardian lions, these impressive sculptures

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Asian Chromed Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Asian Chromed Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Asian Chromed Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Introducing our "Vintage Asian Chromed Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs" – exquisite guardians that blend

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Pair Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
1960's Pair Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

1960's Pair Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 1960's Vintage Mid Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs. Highly decorative.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pair of Chinoiserie Blue and White Foo Dogs
Vintage Pair of Chinoiserie Blue and White Foo Dogs

Vintage Pair of Chinoiserie Blue and White Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of blue and white Foo Dogs. No chips or breaks.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.
Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.

Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

foo lion decorated with a pleasant facial expression

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues
Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues

Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of magnificent stone foo dogs, meticulously hand-carved from solid stone. Their muscular

Category

20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Stone

Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These monumental Foo Dogs are perfect for flanking entryways, gates, or garden paths, bringing an

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers
Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

Located in Norwood, NJ

Beautiful fine pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo lion censers, in a standing pose. Yellow enamel

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vintage Boho Plaster Over Wood Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Plaster Over Wood Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Boho Plaster Over Wood Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

character. Perfect as a console table pedestal also! In great vintage condition, these Foo Dogs display

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines
Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines

Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines

Located in Atlanta, GA

A whimsical pair of vintage Asian ceramic foo dog figures, glazed in a palette of aubergine, green

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Cast Stone Foo Dogs Inn White Finish, a Pair
Cast Stone Foo Dogs Inn White Finish, a Pair

Cast Stone Foo Dogs Inn White Finish, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of heavy weight cast stone foo dogs freshly lacquered in white. Great addition to your

Category

Vintage 1960s Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions
Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions

Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Terrific Pair of Hand Molded 19th Century Chinese Foo Lions Foodog, Aubergine, Chinese, 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

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

Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

A single ceramic lion foo dog decorative object, circa early-20th century, 1930s, China. This Lion

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

Located in New York, NY

A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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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.