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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.

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.
pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

1.6in(D) x 2.8in(W) x 5.8in(H) are the dimensions of the taller foo lion/dog; the paw of one lion is resting on a rock; the paw of the other lion is resting on a ball

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, vintage hand carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina This is a very ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

group of 6 Chinese porcelain bird feeders, 19th c.
group of 6 Chinese porcelain bird feeders, 19th c.

group of 6 Chinese porcelain bird feeders, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

each decorated with a copper red foo lion/dog; 2in(D) x 2in(W) x 2.5in(H) are the dimensions of the tallest porcelain bird feeder

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates A stunning pair of Door plates, they are made in bronze and are very heavy, these may originally have had handles through ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

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 crafted and painted.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed from 1920 to 1949.

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from wood.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog
Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog

Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog

Located in San Diego, CA

Patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lion / foo dog, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina; it measures 8.5"W x 4.5"D ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

They always come in pairs and are mirror images of each other. One foo dog has its paw on a ball, while the other holds a small foo dog cub in check.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Foo dog lions, also known as komainu in Japan, are a symbol of good luck and protection.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Pair of charming polychrome ceramic Foo Dog / Lions in the Qing Style. Fantastic detail and a beautiful color combination of ochre, green, brown and blue.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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 19th Century, he is carved in wood and was originally painted Much of the paint 1s fad...

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Located in Forney, TX

Dimensions Each: (approx) Overall: 30" High, 22" Wide, 9.5" Deep Foo dog / Foo lion: 25" High, 7" Wide, 9.5" Deep; Base: 5" High, 22" Wide, 8.75" Deep; 50lbs total.  

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions
Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking and substantial pair of early 20th century Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions, cast in solid concrete with a weathered white and terracotta painted finish.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Statues

Materials

Concrete

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent large Chinese bronze and cloisonné foo dog jardinière with Lion Mask Handles hails from the Republic period, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful Thai or Khmer bronze verdigris and golden parcel-gilt Imperial guardian temple Singha lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it.

Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure
Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure

Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure

Located in Forney, TX

Likely Jun ware, Northern Song Dynasty (960 to 1127) Hand-crafted in China over 1000 years ago, the Song dynasty was a golden age of Chinese ceramics when art peaked and techniques ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s
Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking pair of hand-carved green marble Foo Dog (Guardian Lion) sculptures fashioned as decorative bookends.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue
Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze Shishi (Shi Shi) guardian lion (Chinese Foo Dog) sculpture. This work has a wonderful feel and beautiful aged patina.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Patinated Bronze Chinese Guardian Lion or Foo Dog Sculpture, MCM, 1970s
Large Patinated Bronze Chinese Guardian Lion or Foo Dog Sculpture, MCM, 1970s

Large Patinated Bronze Chinese Guardian Lion or Foo Dog Sculpture, MCM, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

Impressive patinated bronze sculpture depicting a traditional Chinese guardian lion or Foo Dog. Expertly cast with a commanding presence, the figure is shown seated in a vigilant po...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

Located in Forney, TX

A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer. Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture

Located in Asheville, NC

This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing both hands atop an embroidered ball, representing supremacy over the world.

Category

20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"
2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

Located in Dayton, OH

Delivery includes off-loading at threshold. 1,000 lbs each Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs or foo / fu dogs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Marble

Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs
Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs

Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A heavy vintage lost wax cast planter from the mid 20th century, with bronze patina and Foo dog guardian lion motifs. We currently have two available (see last image), priced and sol...

Category

Mid-20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

Located in Richmond, CA

The pinnacle of this jadeite seal stone is the skillfully carved figure of a foo dog or guardian lion that sits majestically atop the square base.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

RugsOnNet Ivory Blue Antique Wool Chinese Lion Foo Dog Motif Ningxia Rug Carpet
RugsOnNet Ivory Blue Antique Wool Chinese Lion Foo Dog Motif Ningxia Rug Carpet

RugsOnNet Ivory Blue Antique Wool Chinese Lion Foo Dog Motif Ningxia Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese - Art Deco rugs 6' 3'' x 8' 6''. Antique Geometric Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Pile Black 1875 Rug, Circa Date: 1875. This exceptional example of 19th-century weavin...

Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal
Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal

Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal

Located in Lomita, CA

Foo dogs normally travel in pairs, but this fellow is a lone wolf or dog and no less charming for it.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Quartz

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese late Qing dynasty early 20th century porcelain hat stand vase, reticulated with quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures
Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures

Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures

$4,000Sale Price / set|38% Off

Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Stunning pair of large ochre-glazed foo dog "guardian lion" sculptures

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic
Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Old - possibly antique Japanese Edo style Foo or Lion dog. It is executed in glazed ceramic or Oribe.

Category

20th Century Asian Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Amazing antique Chinese bronze sculpture or figure of a foo dog or foo lion is a great collectible as a table or bookcase accessory.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.
pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.

pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.

Located in New York, NY

one dog/lion is clutching onto a ball-like object, and the other dog/lion is clutching onto her cub; wooden base is included with this lot; 1.8in(D) x 3.75in(W) x 2.25in(H) are the a...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Monumental Bronze Foo Lions - A Pair Show Pony
Vintage Monumental Bronze Foo Lions - A Pair Show Pony

Vintage Monumental Bronze Foo Lions - A Pair Show Pony

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This monumental pair of Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions offers a commanding presence and timeless symbolism, making them a definitive acquisition for the sophisticated collector.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

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

Centered by a vividly glazed turquoise flambé foo dog (guardian lion), the composition reflects the late 19th-century European fascination with East Asian forms interpreted through a...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, 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 called temple lions or Shishi, made of bronze with fine detail, originally hand en...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

The rock itself is engraved with a linzhi symbol, representing longevity and a healthy life. The foo dog, a mythical creature often depicted as a lion, is believed to ward off evil s...

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

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

These are a very good PAIR of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of a brass-bronze metal alloy, with excellent detail, dating to the earl...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Vintage 24" Chinese Porcelain Vase With Foo Dog Motif, a Pair
Vintage 24" Chinese Porcelain Vase With Foo Dog Motif, a Pair

Vintage 24" Chinese Porcelain Vase With Foo Dog Motif, a Pair

Located in Sheridan, CO

Pair of vintage Chinese porcelain baluster-form vases featuring vibrant hand-painted Foo Dog (Imperial Guardian Lion) motifs in iron red with green accents and decorative calligraphi...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

These are a very good pair of antique Ming style Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of bronze, with good detail, which we date to the late Qing o...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculpture, sometimes called a temple lions, made of bronze, with excellent detail, dating to the 19th century, Qing period or poss...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urn with Foo Dog Finial, Nanking Crackle Glaze
Large Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urn with Foo Dog Finial, Nanking Crackle Glaze

Large Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urn with Foo Dog Finial, Nanking Crackle Glaze

Located in Grythyttan, SE

The matching domed lid is crowned with a finely modeled Foo Dog (Guardian Lion) finial, serving as the handle and adding a symbolic decorative element associated with protection and ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair
Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

A very rare pair of monumental Mansion sized over 3ft tall Foo dog lion statues. The Statues came out of an incredible Palm beach estate.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon

Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon

By Aerozon

Located in North Miami, FL

Molded as a chinese guardian lion (or 'foo dog') with head tilted to the heavens, the figurine stands upon its four paws.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

Located in Forney, TX

A remarkable pair of large Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) earthenware Imperial roof decorations - ornamental architectural terracotta roof tile beasts. 15th/16th century or earlier, North...

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs
Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs

Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This impressive pair of vintage Foo Dog (Fu Lion) statues offers a commanding architectural presence, essential for lending gravitas to a grand entrance, garden, or interior space.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The intricate hand-applied enamel in rich hues of blue, green, red, and gold enhances the fierce yet majestic expressions of these guardian lions. Each Foo Dog is adorned with fine d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Located in Sheffield, MA

Foo dog, fu dog, fu lions, foo lions. fu lion.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan, 1950's
Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan, 1950's

Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan, 1950's

Located in North Miami, FL

These large and fabulous pair of RARE vintage late 1940's to early 1950's Kutani Japan handcrafted and hand painted foo dog lions are very commanding both in stature and execution of...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

An absolutely wonderful assembled group of Chinese Blanc de Chine white glazed porcelain Buddhistic lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing Dynasty, late 17th - late 19th c...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion
Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

Unavailable

H 20.48 in W 19.49 in D 7.88 in

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Period: Vintage, 20th century, Chinese Composition: Ceramic Condition: Offered in good condition. A few small marks to dog and glaze. Chip to brow of dog. Old glue to base ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion
17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion

17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion

Unavailable

H 9.5 in W 3.75 in D 5 in

17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion

Located in SOMIS, CA

This adorable granite foo dog is caught in the moment with its toothy grin. Completely original. Hand carved from solid granite. Foo dog is believed to protect family wealth. Such a ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite, Stone

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s
Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

Japanese bronze censer with lion foo dog (Shishi). In japan, censer is one of the three Buddhist altar fittings, a flower vase, a candle stand and a censer.   

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

Located in Charlotte, NC

Solid pine base with a distressed whitewash finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support an oval shaped ogee edge glass top.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Pine

19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops
19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops

19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops

Located in SOMIS, CA

A pair of very rare 19th century He Tian jade chops featuring carved foo dog lions. The He Tian Jade, from Xin Jiang province of Western China, is the most valuable white Jade in the...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Stone

19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco
19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco

19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco

Located in Werkendam, NL

This sculptured Foo Dog was traditionally used at the entrance gate of wealthy households. People believed these Foo Dogs had the power to warding off evil and bringing prosperity. ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

Located in Berwickshire, GB

A very rare 18th century Chinese patinated bronze censer formed as a foo dog, or lion dog, the hinged neck opening up access to the body of the censer.

Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely decorative and colorful pair of Chinese Sancai glazed statues in the form of foo dog lions on resting on pedestals with a ball in their front paws.

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Buddhistic Lion Supporting a Vase

Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Buddhistic Lion Supporting a Vase

Located in New York, NY

The lion of Buddha (fo shi), commonly called a foo dog or foo lion in the West, is portrayed mid stride, head turned, mouth open.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Jade

Two Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Fo Dogs
Two Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Fo Dogs

Two Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Fo Dogs

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 0.04 in

Two Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Fo Dogs

Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL

These animals are Foo dogs, half lion half dog. They are animals representing strength and protection.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Food Dogs on Pedestals
Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Food Dogs on Pedestals

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Food Dogs on Pedestals

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely decorative and colorful pair of Chinese Sancai glazed statues in the form of foo dog lions on resting on pedestals with a ball in their front paws.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915
Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915

Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915

Located in San Francisco, CA

Komainu are also sometimes called shishi, and are the Japanese interpretation of the noble Chinese foo dog or guardian lion protectors. Fantastic design notable not just for the eye...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted
Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted

Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted

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Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted

Located in SOMIS, CA

Here we have a pair of Foo Dog lions occupying the main scene. They protect and guard wealth and safety.

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion/ Dog Pair
Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion/ Dog Pair

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion/ Dog Pair

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H 16.5 in W 8 in D 12 in

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion/ Dog Pair

Located in Wilton, CT

1920's Pair of cast bronze Foo Lion/ Dogs in all original condition.Male and Female, with excellent proportions and a deep, traditional patina. Suitable for any number of Interior, o...

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles Polychrome Ginger Jar Vase Foo Lion Dog
Vintage Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles Polychrome Ginger Jar Vase Foo Lion Dog

Vintage Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles Polychrome Ginger Jar Vase Foo Lion Dog

By Royal Delft

Located in Dayton, OH

Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles lidded jar. Hand painted with flowers and figural fu dog lid. Marked along underside.  

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Floral Foo dog
Antique 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Floral Foo dog

Antique 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Floral Foo dog

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

With a round body, a constricted neck, wide mouth and cover with a broad rim and a knob in the form of a foo lion/dog. These were used to store dry foods such as rice and sugar.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Ceramic Blue Foo Dog/Lion Lamp
Vintage Ceramic Blue Foo Dog/Lion Lamp

Vintage Ceramic Blue Foo Dog/Lion Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage ceramic blue foo dog/lion table lamp. No shade, distressed look with great patina.  

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue This adorable dog statue would look beautiful on your mantlepiece or in your bedroom.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture

Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the sculpture It’s a heavy and extremely detailed piece that would look spectacular on an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Komainu Guardian Lion Foo Dog Blue 19cm
Vintage Chinese Komainu Guardian Lion Foo Dog Blue 19cm

Vintage Chinese Komainu Guardian Lion Foo Dog Blue 19cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage glazed ceramic Komainu statue with a crackle effect, Guardian Lion, or better known as a Foo Dog, hand-painted in turquoise, green, and gray.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th Century, he is carved in wood and was originally painted Much of the paint has faded ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Vintage Foo Dog
Vintage Foo Dog

Vintage Foo Dog

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H 33.5 in W 15 in D 38 in

Vintage Foo Dog

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Known in English as lion dogs or foo dog, these guardian statues originate from Chinese Buddhism.

Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts
A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts

A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts

Located in London, GB

A Pair of C20th Decorative Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog/Lion Mounts. Nicely carved having contrasting red lacquer ears.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

They always come in pairs and are mirror images of each other. One foo dog has its paw on a ball, while the other is restraining a small foo dog cub.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain
Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain

Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain

Located in Poperinge, BE

A charming pair of blue Foo Dog figurines, small temple lions, made of turquoise-glazed Chinese porcelain, late 20th century, unmarked and unnumbered.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog

Located in New York, NY

This guardian lion or foo dog is carved from a tree root. The root's gnarled, twisted form is put to effective use, giving the figure a dynamic pose and character.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair Chinese guardian lions, also called Fu (Foo) Lions, lions of Buddha, are a common representation of th...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Oversized Vintage Chinese Cast Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog, 20th Century
Oversized Vintage Chinese Cast Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog, 20th Century

Oversized Vintage Chinese Cast Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Oversized vintage Chinese cast bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog proudly balancing both hands atop an embroidered ball representing supremacy over the world, a traditionally and symbolica...

Category

20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s

Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s

Located in Bastogne, BE

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

Located in Pomona, CA

Therefore, people also call them "Foo Dog" means bring you peace and lucky. You can see from the pictures that they are very well carved and has some discoloring on one of them.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Stone

Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue
Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue

Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Asian carved wood sculpture of a male guardian lion / foo dog with rope ball beneath his paw and multicolored painted features.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak, Paint

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure
Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure

Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure

Located in Forney, TX

A primitive antique Southeast Asian Buddhist carved qilin foo dog temple guardian figure. Hand carved in Burma, 19th century or earlier, depicting the stylized lion mythical beast,...

Category

Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Bronze Foo Dog Form Censer
Bronze Foo Dog Form Censer

Bronze Foo Dog Form Censer

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H 10 in W 9.75 in D 4 in

Bronze Foo Dog Form Censer

Located in Austin, TX

A Chinese censer in the form of a whimsical foo dog or lion. Well cast. He stands nearly upright on his back paws, one forepaw raised, the other balanced on an openwork ball.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Ormolu

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

Located in Dayton, OH

Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs or foo / fu dogs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very fine pair of 18th century elaborately-carved Chinese foo dog statues in gilded wood, mounted on black-lacquered bases from the early Qing dynasty, China, circa late 1600s to e...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick
Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick

Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Nice quality antique Kutani studio porcelain Shi Shi lion candle holder, circa 19th/early 20th century. 9" high, 6 1/2" wide, 4" deep. Drilled for lamp, as shown.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Posts
Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Posts

Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Posts

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H 62.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Pair of Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Posts

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of 19th century Chinese carved limestone hitching posts each with seated foo dog on top set on newer bases. The figurine is often called foo dog and represents a guardian lion.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Carved and Gilt Foo Lion Temple Box
Chinese Carved and Gilt Foo Lion Temple Box

Chinese Carved and Gilt Foo Lion Temple Box

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H 20 in W 12.25 in D 6.5 in

Chinese Carved and Gilt Foo Lion Temple Box

Located in Austin, TX

A superbly carved foo lion (aka foo dog) surrounded by two cubs, sitting atop deep relief carved panels of immortals.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Chinese Quing Porcelain Umbrella Holder with Foo Dog Motif
Chinese Quing Porcelain Umbrella Holder with Foo Dog Motif

Chinese Quing Porcelain Umbrella Holder with Foo Dog Motif

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Export Quing dynasty large cylindrical vase or umbrella holder with an iron red & black foo dog or foo lion. The piece was manufactured in China in enameled porcelain during ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Vase, 19th Century
Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Vase, 19th Century

Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Vase, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This baluster vase (22.5 tall) is decorated with classic iron red Foo dogs (lions). One big Foo dog defines the front of the vase surrounded by 4 small ones.

Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamp Lusterie Deknudt Tempellion
Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamp Lusterie Deknudt Tempellion

Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamp Lusterie Deknudt Tempellion

By Deknudt

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful and rare vintage table lamp in the shape of a foo dog or temple lion, Chinoiserie style, by Lusterie Deknudt, Belgium 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs
Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs

Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs

Located in Lincoln, GB

The body is adorned with black-painted Chinese Foo Dog (guardian lion) motifs on opposing sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles

19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles

By Satsuma, Japanese Studio

Located in Houston, TX

This gorgeous Asian Satsuma style urn is beautifully decorated in unusual raised pastel colors with foo dog or foo lion decorative handles.

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Iron Red Foo Dog Porcelain Ginger Jars
Pair of Chinese Iron Red Foo Dog Porcelain Ginger Jars

Pair of Chinese Iron Red Foo Dog Porcelain Ginger Jars

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese porcelain ceramic quadrilateral ginger jars with wooden lids, the vessel exteriors hand-painted with iron red foo dog or lion figures, lotus flowers in the famille ro...

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

Located in Austin, TX

A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood, yangmu, late Qing Dynasty, China.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Poplar

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely made and beautifully enameled pair. Symbolism: Fu dog, Foo dog or Lion dog, or Chinese temple lions.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Urns with Foo Dog Finials
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Urns with Foo Dog Finials

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Urns with Foo Dog Finials

Located in Wainscott, NY

The little creature on the lid is most often a Chinese guardian lion (shi / "foo dog" ), a stylized mythical beast.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of bronze, with good detail, dating to the early 20th century, circa 192...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Turquoise Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Figurines done in glazed ceramics
Large Vintage Turquoise Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Figurines done in glazed ceramics

Large Vintage Turquoise Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Figurines done in glazed ceramics

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Belgium.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculpture, sometimes called a temple lions, made of bronze, with excellent detail, dating to the early 19th century, Qing period o...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Kangxi Period Chinese porcelain Tea Set Tiger and Foo Dog Marked
Antique Kangxi Period Chinese porcelain Tea Set Tiger and Foo Dog Marked

Antique Kangxi Period Chinese porcelain Tea Set Tiger and Foo Dog Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Kangxi period pieces in underglaze blue. Both with tiger and foo dog/lion scene. Both marked with a symbol, seems to depict the sacred mushroom.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade
China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade

Located in Miami, FL

Has a measurements of, 103.1 by 57.91 by 49.53 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.95 inches). Guardian Lions, Foo Dog or Pho Dog, is a traditional chinese architectural ornament. typically made ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Redwood Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchair circa 1870
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Redwood Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchair circa 1870

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Redwood Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchair circa 1870

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare Qing dynasty circa 1870 hand-carved solid elm lacquered dragon and Lion Foo dog throne armchair A really rare an expertly han...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures

Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions from the 16-17th century.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Lava

2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"
2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"

2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of bronze mythological guardian lion / fu / foo dog figurines with pine cone like manes and snakes for tails.

Category

Late 20th Century Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Located in Houston, TX

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Located in Marbella, ES

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Porcelain

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Foo Lion Dog For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the foo lion dog you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each foo lion dog for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer foo lion dog, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right foo lion dog, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Foo Lion Dog?

Prices for a foo lion dog can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $90 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,300.