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Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware, Glaze, Clay
Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirit’s
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze, Underglaze
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The story of this pair of Thai carved and jeweled wood Singha guardian dogs is as great as the dogs
Category
Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool
2 Vintage Chinese Blanc De Chine White Dehua Porcelain Foo Fu Dog Lamps
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring ornate guardian dogs with wide eyes and ornate tusks
Measures: 24" x 8.5" x 5", dogs 8.5" x 4.5
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1600s-1700s / Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
Since ancient times in Japan, komainu (guardian dogs) have been considered to be objects that purify
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 14.18 in W 7.29 in D 9.45 in
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of rusting
Antique foo dogs, also known as "Chinese guardian
lions," carry rich cultural significance
Category
Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
cub. Shizi were believed to be powerful protectors, and the artisan who hand-carved these fu dogs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
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, 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 Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Chinese foo dogs concrete statue guardians lions stone garden 32"
These stone foo dogs
Category
Late 20th Century Architectural Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, complementing the larger figure in both size and design.
These Tibetan temple dogs are symbolic guardians
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
These oversized
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 10.25 in
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pair of Important Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi in ceramic with cracked white enamel
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
The Guardians of the Painted Wolves - Abstract art Nature Wild Dogs Blue Soulful
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians of the Painted Wolves
Large soulful artwork portraying the African Painted
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
H 33.08 in W 46.86 in D 0.79 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Figyure of Shar Pei Dog - TL Tested
Located in London, GB
deceased on their journey to the next world. The belief was that these guardian dogs would ward off evil
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
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
Dogs St. Paul's
By Giacomo Brunelli
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Forward 2009". It has also been featured widely in the art and photography press including The Guardian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is known as Foo Dogs or Fu
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues
Materials
Stone
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes, fluffy tails, and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
noting that Foo dogs, or Guardian lions, hold profound significance in early Chinese culture, and they
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
sometime during the 19th century in China. The guardian lions are sometimes referred to as foo dogs or lion
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
, the protective temple guardians placed flanking the entrances of Buddhist religious pagodas and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Ice-Covered Guardian Dog on Glacier (1/10)
Located in Nashville, TN
"Ice-Covered Guardian Dog on Glacier" is a matte-ink print on cotton paper by photojournalist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Cotton, Paper, Archival Pigment
Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
These guardian statues were traditionally found standing sentry in front of palaces, temples, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians with Riders
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This limestone carving depicts a Fu Dog Guardian figure and was carved from a solid block
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
remarkable attention to detail in their facial and bodily features.
Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese guardian
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
colors are breathtaking, making these lions a treasure.
Temple lions, also known as lion dogs, are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Qing Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
foo dogs first appeared as lion representations. Since then, the Chinese guardian lion sign has become
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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 Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
home in 19th-century China. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, the mythical creatures are believed to be
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Stone Garden Sculpture inspired in Guardian Lion Foo Dogs from Chinese Culture
Category
20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Kieselstein-Cord Guardian Lion Foo Dog Cufflinks & 4 Shirt Studs Set
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weighing an estimated 0.12 carats. Made in United States circa 2002. Protectors and guardians, Foo
Category
Early 2000s American Cufflinks
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
holding a mask in the front on each, to their flowing curly mane.
Foo dogs/guardian lions symbolize
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
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
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs Set of two with black eyes and open mouth.
These turquoise Foo Dogs
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, 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
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
on a sphere. A female guardian lion would have protected a cub. As is common with foo dogs, his mouth
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues
Materials
Stone
H 18 in W 18 in D 10 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
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Located in Dayton, OH
detailed with an evil smile. Foo dogs, or Lions are known as guardians and most often seen outdoors in
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
pair of Foo Dogs and a nice size for any room. Foo Dogs also known as Guardian Lions symbolize
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
or fu dogs. Foo dogs were originally displayed outdoors. These were guardians - found standing sentry
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues
Located in Somis, CA
repeated on the saddles. Foo dogs are guardians to protect the house and its wealth. Very heavy
Category
20th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Stone
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
the same way. Foo dogs or guardian lions symbolize prosperity, success and guardian ship. Hallmark is
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
texture. It shows signs of age, but it presents beautifully.
The "guardians" in the form of Foo dogs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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Find a variety of guardian dogs available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Contemporary examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Guardian dogs available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, brown and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Kenjiro Kitade produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in ceramic, clay and glaze — can elevate any room of your home.
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