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Pair of James Mont Gilt Foo Dog Lamps on Cerused Oak Bases
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Mont lamps, gilt foo dogs, mounted on cerused oak bases. These lamps include the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Giltwood, Oak
Vintage Italian Gilt Tipped Lidded Porcelain Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage lidded Asian Foo dogs. A chic hand painted porcelaine with gilt tipping
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
A Pair of Hand Carved Gilt Wood Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand carved pair of male and female Chinese foo dogs, circa 1850. Each with original gilt with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, Ming Dynasty.
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Metal
H 11.8 in W 8.1 in D 5.1 in
Pair Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic "Fang Ding"
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for protection of the exterior and a lid with a female Fu / Foo dog to
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Urns
Materials
Enamel
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding.
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
Enamel
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Export Style Maitland-Smith Blue & White Ginger Jars W/ Foo Dogs - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This s a lovely pair of Chinese Export style blue and white ceramic ginger jars. They have gilt
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Chinese Export Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
considerable detail and painted in a deep red with heavy gilt accents. This pair of Foo dogs originate from
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Pair of Foo Dog Candlesticks
Located in Downingtown, PA
Export porcelain foo dog candlesticks are modeled with the dogs seated on all fours with three paws
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
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Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi foo dogs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
gilt bronze feet which take the form of Chinese Imperial lions (or foo dogs).
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Chinese 19th-20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Jardinière 'Planter'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imperial lions or foo dogs with paw-feet, Cantonese style handles and fitted with a pierced gilt-bronze
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
H 9.75 in W 22.75 in D 12.75 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan.
The two komainu, or guardian lions, are
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Cypress, Wood
H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
as karashishi, or simply shishi in Japan, in the west they are commonly referred to as foo dogs or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Rococo Chinosoiserie Style Three-Piece Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
scrolled Rococo style gilt bronze double pedestal base mounted with turquoise glazed porcelain Foo dogs and
Category
Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
H 13.25 in W 12.38 in D 5 in
Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
a mark. The façade showcases two foo dogs guardian lions surrounding a bow-tied sphere. Scrolling
Category
20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
striking interior lined with yellow fabric, accented with a mark. The façade showcases foo dogs guardian
Category
20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Charming carved gilt-wood Chinese export mirror frame watch-stand with Europeans
Located in Amsterdam, NL
are carved, holding vases with a large flower, standing on Chinese Foo-dogs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
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H 25.6 in W 13.59 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases
Located in London, GB
owner from evil spirits and the ball symbolises the Earth, which the foo dogs have control over. Twin
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Pottery
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
Located in Haarlem, NL
caddy is raised on four lacquered and gilt carved imperial guardian lions, lion dogs or foo dogs also
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies
Materials
Pewter
H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Cantonese Famille Rose Vases in Porcelain
Located in Ixelles, BE
with stylized and gilded Foo dogs and dragons.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pr French Chinoiserie Silvered & Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases/Lamps
By Edouard Lievre
Located in New York, NY
bronze in the form of majestic foo dogs; they are seen holding up a flower and vine round base. The vases
Category
Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
H 13.5 in W 7 in D 6 in
Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
finished with brass ornaments and scroll handles. Celebration foo dogs appear and are carved on top. Each
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ormolu
H 15.75 in W 21 in D 17 in
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
Located in Miami, FL
as stone lions or "Shishi". Foo Dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are meant to
Category
Antique 1880s North American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze
H 6.76 in W 3.18 in D 1.75 in
Ormolu Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Porcelain Lamp Marked E.F Caldwell, 1800s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
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Gracefully positioned on a stepped ormolu base, the lamp stands tall atop four foo-dogs, each grasping a ball
Category
Antique 1890s American Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Imari Porcelain Ceramic Fluted Vase Edo Period Japan
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
(strenght), foo dogs (talisman for protection) and fans (symbolic of life from Sun’s rays).With the typical
Category
Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Pair of Large Japanese Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Japanese vases with Foo Dogs on lids. The body with design of fabric wrapped
Category
Antique 19th Century Vases
Pair of Javanese Red and Giltwood Temple Doors
Located in New York, NY
having a head centered by 2 foo dogs with floral carved doors and frame (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Javanese Tibetan Doors and Gates
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Chinese Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Vase with Fu Dog Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
1960, the large vessel with flared rim and tapered body, is decorated with lizard and foo dog motifs
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Jaune Pair of Vases
Located in Dublin 8, IE
against white ground raised over tapering neck with gilt pairs of opposing foo dogs and dragons on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor/Wall Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
God reclining.
The base section is flanked on either side by a pair of glorious 'Foo Dogs' or
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Cambodian Folk Art Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Block Foo Dogs
Located in SOMIS, CA
This beautiful block features a pair of foo dogs playing with an "embroidered" money ball, a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
A Pair of 19th century hardwood Chinese Mythical Beasts/Dogs of Foo on Stands
Located in GB
This pair of very large Chinese carved hardwood studies of mythical beasts /dogs of foo each lying
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Hardwood
H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Contemporary Gold Gilt Ceramic Glaze Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary pair of ceramic glaze foo dog sculptures. This large pair of foo dogs, have a metallic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Pair of Contemporary Gold Gilt Ceramic Glaze Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st century contemporary pair of gold ceramic glaze foo dog sculptures. This large pair of foo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Cloisonné Censer
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese cloisonné censer with foo dogs supporting the three legs and a gilt lion doubling as the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Red Wedding Chest with Crown, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
layers of carved animals, blessing gods, flowers, clouds, foo dogs, dragons, all meticulously carved with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set
Located in New York, NY
A 10 piece Ashworth porcelain cabaret set with polychrome decoration of foo dogs & gilt brocade on
Category
Antique 19th Century British Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Large Vase
Located in Downingtown, PA
auspicious symbol motifs. The gilt handles are in the form of double gilt foo dogs. There are applied
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Chinese Gilt Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual pair of Chinese foo dogs. Both elaborately carved and richly gilt. An abundance of cubs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of Japanese Shinto guardian lion dogs, called" komainu", in carved, gilded and polychromed
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair Colorful Porcelain Foo Dogs On Pierced Balls
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely formed and glazed ceramic foo dogs with pierced and floral decorated balls. Each dog is
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Mid-Century Asian Rose Famille Style Ginger Jars with Gilt Accents and Foo Dogs
Located in Kennesaw, GA
have gilt accents and foo dog finials. They are marked and show some lite age wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Gold
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of Two
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Asian foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in deep rich colors. Gilt tipping
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of poly-chrome hand carved gilt wood Chinese foo dogs, circa late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Pair of Porcelain and Bronze Figural Candelabras with Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Large Pair of porcelain and bronze figural candelabra with foo dogs on gilt bronze reticulated base
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Candelabras
Antique Carved Chinese Qing Surround in Gilded Wood w Foo Dogs, Birds & Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
wood with gilding, depicting foo dogs & birds that include ibis & starlings perched on branches with
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 117 in W 192 in D 8 in
Pair of Very Impressive and Massive Carved Wood Foo Dogs, circa 1920
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of male and female foo dogs having solid wood and square pegged construction. Well carved and
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of Chinese Mythical Beasts/Dogs of Foo on Stands, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare Pair of Chinese Mythical Beasts/dogs of Foo on Stands
This pair of very large Chinese
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 15.36 in
Gilt Foo Dog Lamps in the Manner of Tony Duquette, circa 1940s
By Tony Duquette
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of gilt Foo dog lamps, in the manner of Tony Duquette, circa 1940s. The foo dogs themselves
Category
Vintage 1940s Thai Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Gilt Iron Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese male and female gilt cast iron fu dogs.
Pagoda Red Collection
Category
Antique 19th Century Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Asian Tibetan Enamel Jeweled Kylin Foo Dog, 2
Located in New York, NY
Asian Tibetan assembled pair of enamel jeweled gilt metal Kylin foo dogs or guardian lions, one
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Located in Miami, FL
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While often called foo dogs in the west, they are traditionally known in Chinese as Shi (Lion), and as
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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An assortment of gilt foo dogs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all gilt foo dogs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of gilt foo dogs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.
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Prices for gilt foo dogs start at $1,650 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $2,650.
Questions About Gilt Foo Dogs
- What are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional 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.
- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- What is the meaning of foo dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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, 2022Chinese 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.
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