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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

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

H 20 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
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

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone

H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 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 Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique

H 23 in W 22 in D 35 in
MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in brass depicting mythical lion-like animal family that are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair
MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair

MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair

H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
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

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

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 Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden

H 32 in W 15 in D 19.5 in
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 Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12.25 in
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

Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 10.25 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

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 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

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
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
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs

Chinese Foo Dogs

H 22 in W 22 in D 14 in
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully decorative pair of porcelain foo dogs, or guardian lions, beautifully glazed with
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

H 13 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs," are beautifully
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

H 13 in W 10 in D 7 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

H 13.25 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

H 11 in W 11 in D 6.5 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
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Early 2000s American Cufflinks

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Kieselstein-Cord Guardian Lion Foo Dog Cufflinks & 4 Shirt Studs Set
Kieselstein-Cord Guardian Lion Foo Dog Cufflinks & 4 Shirt Studs Set

Kieselstein-Cord Guardian Lion Foo Dog Cufflinks & 4 Shirt Studs Set

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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
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Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

H 11.03 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Bradenton, FL
the guardian lions of the Far East. Always in pairs to represent classical Feng Shui yin and yang
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

H 39 in W 26 in D 16 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardian lions, one male and
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
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

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

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

H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 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
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Concrete

Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui

Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui

H 32 in W 15 in D 19 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

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
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
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Pair of Chinese foo dogs

Pair of Chinese foo dogs

H 13.78 in W 13 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
with pierced geometric design. These lion dogs or Foo dogs are an architectural ornament used as
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in
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

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2

H 17 in W 7 in D 8 in
Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
Fabulous pair of table lamps featuring wonderfully decorative ceramic figures of foo dogs, or
Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

H 25.99 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two

H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 3.08 in
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

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

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

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

H 10 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
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

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs

H 16 in W 14 in D 8 in
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

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs

H 9 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in porcelain depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair
Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair

Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair

H 12.5 in W 8.25 in D 5 in
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 Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 26.5 in W 17 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
lions, yet they resemble a Chow Chow and/or Shih Tzu (dog breeds) which led them to be called foo dogs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880

H 14 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
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

19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition

19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition

H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
. The lid of the jar features a foo dog, also known as a "Chinese guardian lion" or "lion of Buddha
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs

1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs

H 23 in W 13 in D 13 in
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

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 in
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 27 in W 15 in D 22 in
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 21 in W 24 in D 14 in
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

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

H 12.5 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Delicate Pair Of Ivorine Dogs of Foo Matching Matchstick Box Holders. Bases Have Silver Mark
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases

Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases

H 2.37 in W 1.66 in D 1.11 in
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Located in Ixelles, BE
Chinese ceramic art. Foo dogs, also known as guardian lions or temple lions, are iconic mythical creatures
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Each Foo dog is well carved, capturing the regal and protective essence of these revered guardian lions
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notes: Foo, Guardian or Lions Dogs, also known as komainu or shishi,...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty

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H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in soapstone depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair

Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair

H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
the Majolica style green, yellow and aubergine glaze. Chinese Foo Dogs Imperial guardian lions
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

H 43 in W 19.25 in D 23.75 in
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

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

H 32 in W 14 in D 22 in
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Porcelain 17 x 8 x 8 inches Painted in iron red, these Foo Dogs or Imperial Guardian Lions are strong Feng
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Early 20th Century Qing More Art

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions

Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions, Early 20th century

H 17 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern
Located in Richmond, CA
dynamic essence of Foo Dogs, also known as guardian lions, which have graced the entrances of Chinese
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern

H 3.04 in W 4.85 in D 3.04 in
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
as the Imperial Guardian Lions, the name foo (or fu) dog, is widely used in Western culture, but they
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures

H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 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
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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

H 14 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
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
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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

H 12 in W 28.5 in D 17 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
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Cypress, Wood

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan

H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Located in Miami, FL
" dogs are actually the lion guardians that historically were considered to offer protection. China
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness

H 10 in Dm 4.75 in
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
or Foo Dog (fu dogs) has stood guard, with mystic powers to protect, in front of temples, imperial
Category

Early 20th Century Statues

Materials

Bronze

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

H 40 in W 21 in D 44 in
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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

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Guardian Lion Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of guardian lion foo dogs available for sale. Frequently made of ceramic, stone and metal, all guardian lion foo dogs available were constructed with great care. We have 177 antique and vintage guardian lion foo dogs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Guardian lion foo dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Guardian lion foo dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Guardian lion foo dogs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herend, Maitland Smith and Neiman Marcus are consistently popular.

How Much are Guardian Lion Foo Dogs?

Prices for guardian lion foo dogs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, guardian lion foo dogs begin at $269 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Questions About Guardian Lion Foo Dogs
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.

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