Guardian Dogs

Pair of stylised temple lions or Foo dogs on plinths. The wooden plinths are covered in flocked velvet and have an egg and dart surround to each face. The composition stone lions / d...

A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou Province.

A candle holder feature adds to their uniqueness. These foo dogs have very adorable, happy expressions. Foo dogs are guardians whom the Chinese believe to protect the house and its ...

Great Sculptures on a fireplace or piece of furniture also a great talking point.  Foo dogs are Guardian lions in early Chinese culture and are still used today always in pairs.

Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Lions Sculptures – Guardian Fu Lion Pair in Traditional Style This Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Lions Sculptures Pair showcases the iconic Fu Lions (als...

Beautiful hand-painted stools feature deer and foo dogs. Deer symbolizes peace and harmony. Foo Dogs are guardians for safety and security.

Beautiful 19th century Chinese open altar features four hand-carved foo dogs on the posts. The foo dogs are guardians of safety.

Hand-forged in Bronze, these ornate yet subtle candle-stands, sets the stage for Chinese Imperial guardians, lions, or “foo dogs”. At the top of the candle-stands, near the pricket, ...

Vintage pair of large painted Egyptian Anubis guardian dogs. These black beauties have golden ears and ties with blue eyes.

Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirits. They look Angry, but not at You. They are Protecting you from Bad Spirits! The ma...

Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirits.
They look Angry, but not at You.
They are Protecting you from Bad Spirits! The...

Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirits.
They look Angry, but not at You.
They are Protecting you from Bad Spirits! The m...

Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese) Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirits.

Rare pair of Japanese Folk Art Seto pottery shishi Buddhist guardian dogs glazed in a dark greenish brown toned glaze, late Meiji period Acknowledged fault: numerous minor firing ...

Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirits.
They look Angry, but not at You.
They are Protecting you from Bad Spirits! The m...

Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirits.
They look Angry, but not at You.
They are Protecting you from Bad Spirits! The ma...

Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirits.
They look Angry, but not at You.
They are Protecting you from Bad Spirits! The ma...

In mainland Japan, similar pairs now known as "guardian dogs" were once called "shisa and guardian dogs": the right with its mouth opened is the guardian, the left with its mouth clo...

It was carved from cedar wood. Komainu are guardian dogs. Komainu exist in pairs. In Japan, since ancient times, komainu have been considered to be guardians to ward off evil spirits.

These vintage Singha guardian dogs are not allowed to be exported from Thailand anymore.

It was carved from cedar wood. Komainu are guardian dogs. Komainu exist in pairs. In Japan, since ancient times, komainu have been considered to be evil spirits and were often place...

Foo (Fu) means prosperity and good fortune in Chinese. These guardian dogs, also called temple lions, always comes in a pairs and stand to the left and right of entrances.

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Pair of 20th century Chinese carved wood guardian lions, sometimes called foo dogs in the west.

About Chinese pair of stone guardian foo dogs/guardian lions Referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone gatekeepers are seen throughout Asia.

These petite 19th century guardian Fu dogs, each hand carved from a single block of blue stone, once sat upon a family altar table in a grand Provincial Chinese home.

Gorgeous pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs Great look to this pair which are a perfect left and right Circa 1920 with a great patina to the bronze Of course being bronze these can live...

Heavy unusual decorated bronze guardian foo lions, a pair. Burmese or Thai in origin. Produced early to mid 20th century. Inlaid with colorful mica and alabaster. These would make a...

A pair of large bronze Thai temple guardian foo lion dogs These are a very impressive pair of Singha, guardians of the Buddhist temple in Thailand, the dogs are made in bronze and...

These are two medium size and heavy ceramic Chinese sculptures of foo dogs that are playing with a ball that sounds like bells. They are hand painted green, yellow, and brown color. ...

A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on rectangular bases. Created in China during the 21st century, this pair of black marble gu...

Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs These oversized Italian Majolica foo dogs showcase grotesque yet loveably cute features from their twi...

Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends.

A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone patina, on rectangular bases.

Rare pair of Important Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi in ceramic with cracked white enamel.

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare pair of white marble 18th century Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is a...

Title: The Guardians of the Painted Wolves Large soulful artwork portraying the African Painted Wolf or Wild Dog (their scientific name is Lycaon pictus – which translates directly a...

China- a nice pair of large antique hand-carved stone foo dog guardian lions carved about 100 years ago. Dimensions: They measure 30 inches high and 23 inches wide each. Provena...

Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament.

Antique wood carving figures depicting Shishu. Exquisitely carved by a skilled hand with beautiful attention to detail throughout. Depicting one male and one female guardian lion. ...

The dog, in China, is an animal full of symbolism; the one depicted is called shi, which means "lion" or shishi, which means "stone lion", these animals resemble both the Chow Chow b...

A lovely pair of Japanese celadon green fu dogs. Usually depicted in pair, fu dogs are guardian figures traditionally seen outside of homes, palaces, and imperial tombs.

A majestic pair of late 18th or early 19th century Chinese export, Sancai glazed* porcelain figures of foo dogs. In Chinese tradition foo dogs (lion dogs) were the guardians of the t...

Pair of Chinese Export green and yellow glazed foo dogs / temple lion guardian figures, decorated in the Kangxi Qing dynasty taste with Sancai colors, modeled standing attentively.

Pair of small Chinese guardian lions or Foo Dogs made of dark brown glazed ceramic.

A pair of fierce and commanding 19th century Chinese export stoneware figures of lion dogs on a turquoise base. In Chinese tradition foo dogs (lion dogs) were the guardians of the te...

Chinese guardian lions, known as stone lions or Imperial lions, and often called "Foo Dogs" or "Dogs of Fo" in the West, are a common representation of the lion in pre-modern China.

Beautiful 19th century Chinese open altar features four hand-carved foo dogs on the posts. The foo dogs are guardians of safety.

Vintage glimmering shimmer solid white marble sculpture of a pair of marble Foo dogs. Also called guardian temple lions this size statuary is stately with finely detailed handcrafted...

These turquoise Foo Dogs, or Chinese guardian lions, are fun accents for any coffee table or bookcase.

Add a touch of timeless elegance and cultural significance to your home or garden with this stunning pair of vintage Asian carved wood Foo Dogs. These magnificent guardians feature a...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Mid-century Modern Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo dog guardian table lamps A very decorative and rare vintage pair of tab...

This is a pair of antique white marble Chinese Foo dogs. Also known as Chinese "guardian lions," foo dogs have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tomb...

A commanding interpretation of Brutalist design, this sculptural lounge chair explores weight, proportion, and material contrast through a distinctly contemporary lens. Its bold, arc...

This striking and unusual painting -- beautifully composed with a rich palette -- depicts two nude British youth, sitting on a rocky outcropping during a day of swimming. Each is sl...

Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo lions which date to the 1920's. This unusual pair of Chinese export foo dogs with ex...

Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...

A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th ...

Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are execute...

An extraordinary near pair of oversized Regency astral glazed library bookcases c.1810. Demonstrating a remarkable pair of full-length oval astragal glazed doors to each - with car...