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Vintage Asian Textured Foo Dog Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Asian Textured Foo Dog Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Asian Textured Foo Dog Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Guard your interiors with style and serenity using this striking pair of vintage white Foo Dog

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend

Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Brass

1995 Foo Fighters - Debut Album Original Vintage Poster
1995 Foo Fighters - Debut Album Original Vintage Poster

1995 Foo Fighters - Debut Album Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

Brilliant and rare poster promoting Foo Fighters debut self-titled album in 1995. The now iconic

Category

1990s American Posters

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Bronze Mounted Foo Dog Lamp
19th Century French Bronze Mounted Foo Dog Lamp

19th Century French Bronze Mounted Foo Dog Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Originally, a candlestick converted to a lamp. 19th century Blanc de Chine Foo dog. Fine French

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings

Located in Houston, TX

Dynasty bronze foo dog or guardian lion with wings is well detailed and to our knowledge was always a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks
Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks

Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks

Located in Toronto, ON

elegance, featuring mythical Foo Dogs—guardians of protection—resting amidst delicate porcelain flowers and

Category

Early 20th Century French Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand Painted Foo Dog Kirin with Sword in Mouth
Hand Painted Foo Dog Kirin with Sword in Mouth

Hand Painted Foo Dog Kirin with Sword in Mouth

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Foo Dog was crafted in China. Its made of porcelain and is hand painted. The Foo Dog has a

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1940s Chinoiserie Celadon Porcelain Foo Dog Lamp, Custom Shade
1940s Chinoiserie Celadon Porcelain Foo Dog Lamp, Custom Shade

1940s Chinoiserie Celadon Porcelain Foo Dog Lamp, Custom Shade

Located in Miami, FL

1940s Chinoiserie Celadon Porcelain Foo Dog Lamp, Custom Shade Offered for sale is an early 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair
Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are a pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze foo dogs. They are a heavy casting and in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair

Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning pair of antique Chinoiserie painted cast stone statues of Asian Foo Dogs. These would be

Category

Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Chinese Style Decorative Porcelain Foo Dog Candlesticks
Pair of Chinese Style Decorative Porcelain Foo Dog Candlesticks

Pair of Chinese Style Decorative Porcelain Foo Dog Candlesticks

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19/20th Century) decorative blue-painted porcelain Foo Dog figures

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Materials

Paint

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Hand Enameled Polychrome, circa 1920
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Hand Enameled Polychrome, circa 1920

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Hand Enameled Polychrome, circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good Chinese porcelain foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion all hand painted in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

with orange foo dogs and characters in wood with a decorative faux bamboo edge.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog Design Porcelain Urn
Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog Design Porcelain Urn

Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog Design Porcelain Urn

Located in Queens, NY

"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) off-white porcelain urn decorated with blue foo dogs playing

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Cadogan 'Foo Dog' Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee
Chinese Cadogan 'Foo Dog' Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee

Chinese Cadogan 'Foo Dog' Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

" wine or tea pot. The body is glazed in a rich turquoise color. China, Guangxu period, shaped as a foo

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinoiserie Orange Porcelain Ceramic Foo Dog Table Lamp
Vintage Chinoiserie Orange Porcelain Ceramic Foo Dog Table Lamp

Vintage Chinoiserie Orange Porcelain Ceramic Foo Dog Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinoiserie Orange Porcelain Ceramic Foo Dog Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor
20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor

20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor A stunning 20th Century Chinese

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair of Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Sculptural Bookends
Pair of Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Sculptural Bookends

Pair of Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Sculptural Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of handsome and Striking Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Bookends or Sculpural objets d'arte. A

Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid Century Nightstand, End or Side Table, MCM, 60s, Red Lion Table Co.
Mid Century Nightstand, End or Side Table, MCM, 60s, Red Lion Table Co.

Mid Century Nightstand, End or Side Table, MCM, 60s, Red Lion Table Co.

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This Mid Century Nightstand from Red Lion Table Co is a stylish and practical addition to any

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends

Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of solid brass folding foo dog bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are in good

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are an excellent matching pair of large antique Chinese Foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Black Soapstone Sculpture "Foo Dog" China 20th Century
Black Soapstone Sculpture "Foo Dog" China 20th Century

Black Soapstone Sculpture "Foo Dog" China 20th Century

Located in Prato, IT

China, sec. XX In black soapstone. Traces of red painting. Size: cm 24 x 7 x 18.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Midcentury Italian Terracotta Foo Dog Garden Seats, a Pair
Midcentury Italian Terracotta Foo Dog Garden Seats, a Pair

Midcentury Italian Terracotta Foo Dog Garden Seats, a Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a facing pair of midcentury Italian glazed terracotta foo dog garden seats in very good

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chinese Export Stools

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Sculptures, Brass-Bronze, Qing Period, Pair
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Sculptures, Brass-Bronze, Qing Period, Pair

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Sculptures, Brass-Bronze, Qing Period, Pair

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

weighs about 700gm unpacked Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese Foo Dogs or Lion Dogs with fine

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Antique Chinese Ming-Style Brass Foo Dog Incense Burner Sculpture
Antique Chinese Ming-Style Brass Foo Dog Incense Burner Sculpture

Antique Chinese Ming-Style Brass Foo Dog Incense Burner Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

-shaped handles on the sides and a lid topped with a mythical lion, known as a Shishi or Foo Dog, holding

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

French Belle Époque Chinoiserie Foo Dog Candelabra Lamp, Turquoise Flambé
French Belle Époque Chinoiserie Foo Dog Candelabra Lamp, Turquoise Flambé

French Belle Époque Chinoiserie Foo Dog Candelabra Lamp, Turquoise Flambé

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Belle Époque Chinoiserie Foo Dog Candelabra Lamp, Turquoise Flambé & Gilt Bronze A striking

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues

Located in London, GB

A large and extremely impressive pair of antique Chinese carved wood foo dog statues. They date

Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Statues

Materials

Wood

Dramatic Pair of Lacquered Carved Wood Foo Dog Table Lamps
Dramatic Pair of Lacquered Carved Wood Foo Dog Table Lamps

Dramatic Pair of Lacquered Carved Wood Foo Dog Table Lamps

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Dramatic pair of foo dog table lamps having red and black carved wood sculptures on cooper hand

Category

Vintage 1920s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal
Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal

Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Chinese export carved soapstone foo dog scholars seal, nicely carved, in two color soapstone

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Mid-Century Turquoise Blue Ceramic Foo Dog Sculptures
Pair of Mid-Century Turquoise Blue Ceramic Foo Dog Sculptures

Pair of Mid-Century Turquoise Blue Ceramic Foo Dog Sculptures

Located in San Diego, CA

Excellent pair of mid-century turquoise blue ceramic foo dog sculptures, circa 1960s. These

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Bronze Three Piece Dragon / Foo Dog Incense Burner / Censer
Chinese Bronze Three Piece Dragon / Foo Dog Incense Burner / Censer

Chinese Bronze Three Piece Dragon / Foo Dog Incense Burner / Censer

Located in San Diego, CA

Chinese bronze three piece dragon / foo dog incense burner / censer, circa 1950s. The piece is in

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900

Located in Pomona, CA

Fabulous colorful hand painted Satsuma porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a colorful decoration

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Figural Incense Burner Sculpture
Vintage Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Figural Incense Burner Sculpture

Vintage Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Figural Incense Burner Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Figural Incense Burner Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Export Chinoiserie Blue & White Foo Dog Tea Caddy 9"
Chinese Export Chinoiserie Blue & White Foo Dog Tea Caddy 9"

Chinese Export Chinoiserie Blue & White Foo Dog Tea Caddy 9"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Chinese export blue and white porcelain tea caddy decanter featuring hand-painted Foo Dog

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Glazed ceramic vase by Eugène Lion, circa 1920.
Glazed ceramic vase by Eugène Lion, circa 1920.

Glazed ceramic vase by Eugène Lion, circa 1920.

By Eugène Lion

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Glazed ceramic vase by Eugène Lion. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1920. H : 8.7 x 9.8 x

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Carved Agate Foo Dog Charm, 20th Century Chinese Sculpture
Hand-Carved Agate Foo Dog Charm, 20th Century Chinese Sculpture

Hand-Carved Agate Foo Dog Charm, 20th Century Chinese Sculpture

Located in Somis, CA

Chinese symbolism. A lively foo dog lion perches atop an oval rock, mouth open holding a silk ribbon, its

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

Colorful Vintage Foo Dog Boxes on Stands, Porcelain, China, 1970s
Colorful Vintage Foo Dog Boxes on Stands, Porcelain, China, 1970s

Colorful Vintage Foo Dog Boxes on Stands, Porcelain, China, 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unusual and rare pair of foo dog boxes on wood stands. Wonderful mixed colorations in the design.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

Located in Pomona, CA

the world. Take look at the pictures, you will fall in love it when you own it. This Foo Dogs comes to

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dog Roof Tiles, a Pair
Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dog Roof Tiles, a Pair

Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dog Roof Tiles, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of Chinese glazed terra cotta foo fogs roof tiles. Amazing sculpting details and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Hollywood Regency Marble Foo Dog Sculptures, Hand-Carved, China, 1950s
Hollywood Regency Marble Foo Dog Sculptures, Hand-Carved, China, 1950s

Hollywood Regency Marble Foo Dog Sculptures, Hand-Carved, China, 1950s

By Tony Duquette

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Hollywood Regency hand carved marble garden Foo Dog sculptures on marble plinth bases.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A striking and sculptural pair of mid-19th century Chinese bronze foo dog incense burners, later

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Asian Hand Painted Foo Dog Ginger Jars - a Pair
Vintage Asian Hand Painted Foo Dog Ginger Jars - a Pair

Vintage Asian Hand Painted Foo Dog Ginger Jars - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Enhance your decor with our Vintage Asian Hand Painted Foo Dog Ginger Jars - A Pair. These

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Chinoiserie Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps by Sarreid Ltd.
1970s Chinoiserie Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps by Sarreid Ltd.

1970s Chinoiserie Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps by Sarreid Ltd.

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of carved wood Foo Dog lamps by Sarreid of Spain. Shaped black paper lamp shades with gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

QING DYNASTY 1900 Antique Foo-Dog Sculpture In Solid Patinated Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1900 Antique Foo-Dog Sculpture In Solid Patinated Bronze

QING DYNASTY 1900 Antique Foo-Dog Sculpture In Solid Patinated Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

They are actually lions. They originated in China, Shi meaning lion or Sishi or stone lion. Foo Dogs

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Pottery Vase with Foo Dog Heads, 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Pottery Vase with Foo Dog Heads, 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Pottery Vase with Foo Dog Heads, 20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large vintage Chinese blue and white vase adorned with four natural terra cotta foo dog heads.

Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Urn Shaped Orange Foo Dog Design Porcelain Vases
Antique Chinese Urn Shaped Orange Foo Dog Design Porcelain Vases

Antique Chinese Urn Shaped Orange Foo Dog Design Porcelain Vases

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese porcelain vase with an urn-shaped form and swirling orange foo dog designs on a grayish

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Carved Chinese Soapstone Figure Of Man With Foo Dog
Antique Carved Chinese Soapstone Figure Of Man With Foo Dog

Antique Carved Chinese Soapstone Figure Of Man With Foo Dog

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century carved Chinese soapstone figure. Features a smiling figure with a foo dog on his

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Antique Chinese Urn Shaped Orange Foo Dog Design Porcelain Vases
Antique Chinese Urn Shaped Orange Foo Dog Design Porcelain Vases

Antique Chinese Urn Shaped Orange Foo Dog Design Porcelain Vases

Located in Queens, NY

foo dog designs on a grayish-beige background. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Chinese Export Enamel Foo Dog Motif Charger with Stand
Modern Chinese Export Enamel Foo Dog Motif Charger with Stand

Modern Chinese Export Enamel Foo Dog Motif Charger with Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Modern Chinese Export enamel foo dog motif charger with stand The profusely enameled portrait

Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures, Ming Style, Circa 1920 Pair
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures, Ming Style, Circa 1920 Pair

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures, Ming Style, Circa 1920 Pair

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notes: Foo, Guardian or Lions Dogs, also known as komainu or shishi,...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Rose Medallion Cider Pitcher with Foo Dog Finial
19th Century Rose Medallion Cider Pitcher with Foo Dog Finial

19th Century Rose Medallion Cider Pitcher with Foo Dog Finial

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century rose medallion cider pitcher with foo dog finial, Nicely decorated in a diminutive

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Green glazed stoneware pitcher by Eugène Lion, circa 1920
Green glazed stoneware pitcher by Eugène Lion, circa 1920

Green glazed stoneware pitcher by Eugène Lion, circa 1920

By Eugène Lion

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Green glazed stoneware pitcher by Eugène Lion. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1920. H : 7.5

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Pitchers

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
    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
    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
    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.