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A pair of French hand painted cast iron foo dogs in a Chinese style, circa 1900
A pair of French hand painted cast iron foo dogs in a Chinese style, circa 1900

A pair of French hand painted cast iron foo dogs in a Chinese style, circa 1900

$1,735 / set

H 6.3 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in

A pair of French hand painted cast iron foo dogs in a Chinese style, circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

of tactile cast iron foo dogs are in very good condition with no damage. Their painted finish

Category

Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith
Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith

$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 16 in Dm 8 in

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Spectacular pair of hand painted ceramic temple jars with iron foo dog finials and bases by

Category

20th Century Thai Ceramics

Materials

Iron

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs
Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs

$1,369

H 12 in W 28.5 in D 17 in

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

prosperity and imperial favor. On the chest’s façade, gilt guardian lions—foo dogs—flank a ribbon-tied ball

Category

20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

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Pair of Large Antique Gilded Iron Foo Dogs 40 lb
Pair of Large Antique Gilded Iron Foo Dogs 40 lb

Pair of Large Antique Gilded Iron Foo Dogs 40 lb

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H 15 in W 12 in D 7 in

Pair of Large Antique Gilded Iron Foo Dogs 40 lb

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of gilded iron foo dogs weighing a whopping 40 lb. Each well-fashioned in a perched position

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red
Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red

Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red

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H 36 in Dm 9 in

Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red

Located in Astoria, NY

Classic iron red foo dogs / lions. Each vase has one large foo dog on the front of the vase surrounded by

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

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

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H 22.5 in Dm 9 in L 22.5 in

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

Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Qing Chinese Cast Iron Foo Dogs Lions Incense Burners
19th Century Qing Chinese Cast Iron Foo Dogs Lions Incense Burners

19th Century Qing Chinese Cast Iron Foo Dogs Lions Incense Burners

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H 6.25 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

19th Century Qing Chinese Cast Iron Foo Dogs Lions Incense Burners

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Chinese cast iron foo dogs lions incense burners. Late Qing Dynasty. Whimsical packed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of 17th Century Chinese Gilt Cast Iron Foo Dog Statues
Pair of 17th Century Chinese Gilt Cast Iron Foo Dog Statues

Pair of 17th Century Chinese Gilt Cast Iron Foo Dog Statues

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H 10 in W 6 in D 9.5 in

Pair of 17th Century Chinese Gilt Cast Iron Foo Dog Statues

Located in Middleburg, VA

Pair of 17th Century Chinese gilt cast iron foo dog statues Foo Dogs are lions that are placed for

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dogs
Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dogs

Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dogs

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H 10.75 in W 8 in D 10.75 in

Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dogs

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A wonderful pair of Chinese cast iron foo dogs retaining traces of original gilt decoration.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Old Painted Iron Foo Dogs
Old Painted Iron Foo Dogs

Old Painted Iron Foo Dogs

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H 6 in W 7.25 in D 4 in

Old Painted Iron Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of fabulous old painted iron foo dogs. They are a pair, but each is different--especially

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Shanxi Foo Dogs
Shanxi Foo Dogs

Shanxi Foo Dogs

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H 19.5 in W 17.5 in D 10.25 in

Shanxi Foo Dogs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Foo Dog ( 2 available priced and sold separately)

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Iron Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of iron foo dogs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and iron, all iron foo dogs available were constructed with great care. Iron foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Many iron foo dogs are appealing in their simplicity, but Maitland Smith and Mason's Ironstone produced popular iron foo dogs that are worth a look.

How Much are Iron Foo Dogs?

Prices for iron foo dogs start at $125 and top out at $29,250 with the average selling for $1,950.
Questions About Iron Foo Dogs
  • What are foo dogs made of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.
  • 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.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.

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