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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
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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
Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs & Birds, 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji censer offers cast bronze construction with foo dog lid over bulbous
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs & Birds, 1900
Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs & Birds, 1900

Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs & Birds, 1900

H 22.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.25 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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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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

H 10 in W 15.5 in D 9 in
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

H 8.75 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in
Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Champleve Bronze Foo Dog Incense Burner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Cloisonne enamel champleve bronze foo dog incense burner. Item features lid with
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Champleve Bronze Foo Dog Incense Burner
Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Champleve Bronze Foo Dog Incense Burner

Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Champleve Bronze Foo Dog Incense Burner

H 12 in W 10 in D 7 in
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They
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Vintage 1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

H 13 in W 13 in D 6 in
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze and Inlaid Glass Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

H 17 in W 14 in D 6 in
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Vase with Foo Dog Handles
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th/Early 20th c., large Japanese Meiji bronze floor urn. The principal decoration on both
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Vase with Foo Dog Handles
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Vase with Foo Dog Handles

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Vase with Foo Dog Handles

H 30.5 in W 22 in D 13 in
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Antique Japanese Imari Garniture Set Colorfull Vases Japan Foo Dog, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great piece of cloisonne. Additional information: Material: Bronze Region of Origin: Japan
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Imari Garniture Set Colorfull Vases Japan Foo Dog, 18th Century
Antique Japanese Imari Garniture Set Colorfull Vases Japan Foo Dog, 18th Century

Antique Japanese Imari Garniture Set Colorfull Vases Japan Foo Dog, 18th Century

H 11.82 in Dm 0.04 in
Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner
Located in Stamford, CT
Dating from the Meiji period this standing Japanese Koro or incense burner has a circular stepped
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner
Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner

H 40 in W 16.5 in D 15 in
Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare pair of Antique Shakudo Earrings from Japan depicting a Foo Dog or Dragon
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Dangle Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian

Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian

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W 0.6 in L 2 in
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Meiji censer rising on three stylized Foo Dogs feet with Frog form handles. Censer
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer

A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer

H 9.75 in Dm 14.5 in
Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese patinated bronze Buddhistic lion censer, exceptionally
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century
Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century

Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century

H 7 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive pair of bronze lionized Shih Tzus - also known as Fu (Foo) dogs. The pair
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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
Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
period Japanese heavy black bronze candlesticks incense burner, censer decorated with Foo dogs, dragon
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner
Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner

Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Bronze overlay vase. Having exquisite and amusing
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

H 22.45 in Dm 11.82 in
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Bronze overlay vase. Having exquisite and amusing
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

H 22.45 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome and large scale 19th century Japanese Meiji Period patinated bronze urns. Each urn
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Urns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Urns
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Urns

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Urns

H 28.5 in W 16 in D 12 in
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This gorgeous pair of 19th century Japanese Imari vases are beautifully hand-painted in the classic
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts

H 15.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

H 13 in W 6 in D 9.5 in
Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and opulent Japanese gilt bronze moon flask vase with champleve enamel decoration, late
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

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Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century
Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century

Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century

H 13 in W 10.25 in D 5.5 in
Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
, Japan in February 1977. At the age of 13 he and his family emigrated to the United States. In 1995 he
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Glaze, Underglaze

Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs'
Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs'

Kenjiro Kitade
Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs', 2023

H 7.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese) Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware, Glaze, Clay

Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'
Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'

Kenjiro Kitade
Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs', 2015

H 23.38 in W 9 in D 19.25 in
A Japanese Bronze Ceremonial Samovar with Cover Meiji period, late 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Japanese Bronze Ceremonial Samovar with Cover Meiji period, late 19th century of round section
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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

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Ceramic

A Japanese Bronze Ceremonial Samovar with Cover Meiji period, late 19th century
A Japanese Bronze Ceremonial Samovar with Cover Meiji period, late 19th century

A Japanese Bronze Ceremonial Samovar with Cover Meiji period, late 19th century

H 21 in Dm 12 in
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, high-quality antique Burmese jewel inlaid solid bronze chinthe sculpture. Dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Antique Jade and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock Retailed by Yamanaka & Co.
Located in New York, US
20th century, features a silverplate frame flanked by two finely carved foo lions and movement by the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Jade, Metal

Antique Jade and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock Retailed by Yamanaka & Co.
Antique Jade and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock Retailed by Yamanaka & Co.

Antique Jade and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock Retailed by Yamanaka & Co.

H 11.5 in W 23 in D 7.5 in
Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Graniture
Located in New York, NY
A very fine antique French chinoiserie, doré bronze, and Imari porcelain three-piece clock
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Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Graniture
Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Graniture

Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Graniture

H 27.5 in W 15 in D 9 in
19th Century French Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Table Attributed Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in New York, NY
up the table. Found at the top of each leg are beautifully chased doré bronze mounts depicting foo
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Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Table Attributed Gabriel Viardot
19th Century French Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Table Attributed Gabriel Viardot

19th Century French Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Table Attributed Gabriel Viardot

H 31 in W 28 in D 18 in
Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière Attributed to F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in London, GB
a finely cast ormolu base with four legs in the form of winged Foo lions. The ormolu French, the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

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Enamel, Ormolu

Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière Attributed to F. Barbedienne

Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière Attributed to F. Barbedienne

H 43.51 in Dm 27.96 in

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old coffee table made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is carved from a large zelkova tree. It is dynamic and has a strong presence. The grada...
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Antique Japanese Hand Carved, Black Lacquer Table Top 4-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Black lacquer panels decorated with carved Mother of Pearl + Bone Birds and cherry blossom branches.
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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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H 34 in W 44 in D 1 in
Ceramic Large Asian Baluster Urn or Floor Vase
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large ceramic floor vase or urn features Chinese chinoiserie hand painted body and lid, depicting Oriental scenes along with birds and flora. Domed lid features a gold foo dog as han...
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H 26 in W 13 in D 13 in
Delightful Japanese Bamboo Form Gold Lacquer Kazaridana Cabinet
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality Meiji period 1868-1912, circa 1890 Kazaridana (display cabinet), the black lacquered hardw...
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Delightful Japanese Bamboo Form Gold Lacquer Kazaridana Cabinet
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H 53.5 in W 45.25 in D 13 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...
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Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

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H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
Japanese Three Authentic Bamboo Water Ladles "Hishaku" Fine Handcrafted Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is one set of three (3) authentic Japanese made bamboo water ladles -hishaku- handcrafted new quality and often seen in use at Buddhist, Shinto shrines, and private gardens. ...
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Japanese Three Authentic Bamboo Water Ladles "Hishaku" Fine Handcrafted Quality
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H 3 in W 16.5 in D 3 in
Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Low fired ceramic Chinese "Ming" style pair matching Foo Dogs with beautiful cracked and dripped glazed four color finish. This beautiful couple Foo Dogs is visibly handmade because...
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Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of turquoise glazed Chinese Foo dog statues- circa 1880. Foo dogs were actually lions, yet they resemble a Chow Chow and/or Shih Tzu (dog breeds) which led them to b...
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Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880
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H 14 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!
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Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
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H 6 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.
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H 18 in W 20 in D 8 in
Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks or Lamp Bases
Located in Toronto, ON
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H 7.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 10.25 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 dogs, one male and one female which were thought to protect the home from harmful spir...
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H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
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Located in Pomona, CA
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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H 8.5 in W 7 in D 6 in
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Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Located in New York, NY
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Set of Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Foo Dogs #3''

Kenjiro Kitade
Set of Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Foo Dogs #3'', 2013

H 8.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Set of Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Foo Dogs #4
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Tokyo, Japan in February 1977. At the age of 13 he and his family emigrated to the United States. In
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Slip, Glaze, Clay

Set of Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Foo Dogs #4
Set of Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Foo Dogs #4

Kenjiro Kitade
Set of Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Foo Dogs #4, 2013

H 10 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Pair Bronze Finished Asian Lamps with Lionized Shih Tzus or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Buddhism, Foo Dogs are known as "lion of Buddha" or "Komainu" in Japan. They are often found guarding the
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair Bronze Finished Asian Lamps with Lionized Shih Tzus or Foo Dogs
Vintage Pair Bronze Finished Asian Lamps with Lionized Shih Tzus or Foo Dogs

Vintage Pair Bronze Finished Asian Lamps with Lionized Shih Tzus or Foo Dogs

H 17 in Dm 7 in
Bronze Incense Burner
Located in Pomona, CA
Late 19th century bronze incense burner. The lid comes off and on top there is a foo-dog.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Incense Burner
Bronze Incense Burner

Bronze Incense Burner

H 10.5 in W 7 in D 6 in
Mid-20th Century Chinese Archaistic Style Enameled Bronze Censer
Located in London, GB
This very striking mid-20th century Japanese enameled bronze censer features an ornately enamel
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Chinese Archaistic Style Enameled Bronze Censer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Archaistic Style Enameled Bronze Censer

Mid-20th Century Chinese Archaistic Style Enameled Bronze Censer

H 22 in Dm 14 in
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Located in GB
bronzed and stamped Chinese guardian lions or Imperial guardian lions often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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

H 20.28 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Set of 2 Bronze Shishi Okimono Sculptures, Signed Hideyama, Showa, 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of two "shishi okimono" bronze sculptures made in Japan during the Showa
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Bronze Shishi Okimono Sculptures, Signed Hideyama, Showa, 20th C
Set of 2 Bronze Shishi Okimono Sculptures, Signed Hideyama, Showa, 20th C

Set of 2 Bronze Shishi Okimono Sculptures, Signed Hideyama, Showa, 20th C

H 15 in W 12.5 in D 8.25 in
Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and dynamic Japanese cast bronze censer in the form of a roaring shishi with a brocade
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century
Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century

Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century

H 12.25 in W 18.25 in D 14 in
Japanese Big Bronze Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
and beautiful hand cast bronze Usubata or flower planter Haineke with dramatic "Foo dog Lions Komainu
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Big Bronze Planter
Japanese Big Bronze Planter

Japanese Big Bronze Planter

H 14 in Dm 12 in
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Bronze Censer
Located in Dallas, TX
A Japanese Meiji period bronze and cloisonné censer, late 19th century. Measures: 17 inches high
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Bronze Censer
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Bronze Censer

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Bronze Censer

H 17 in Dm 8 in
Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique pair of Asian bronze sculptures depicting Tibetan Kylin (Japanese Shi Shi
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair
Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair

Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair

H 16.5 in W 13 in D 6 in
Set of Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Foo Dogs #1'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Tokyo, Japan in February 1977. At the age of 13 he and his family emigrated to the United States. In
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Porcelain, Slip

Set of Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Foo Dogs #1'
Set of Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Foo Dogs #1'

Kenjiro Kitade
Set of Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Foo Dogs #1', 2015

H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Foo Dogs (Lying down)
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese) Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Terracotta, Glaze

Foo Dogs (Lying down)
Foo Dogs (Lying down)

Kenjiro Kitade
Foo Dogs (Lying down), 2016

H 4.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Japan Antique Big Handsome Bronze Lion Guardian Dog koma-inu Taisho, 1915 Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
symbols of wealth, status, and good fortune; foo dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japan Antique Big Handsome Bronze Lion Guardian Dog koma-inu Taisho, 1915 Signed
Japan Antique Big Handsome Bronze Lion Guardian Dog koma-inu Taisho, 1915 Signed

Japan Antique Big Handsome Bronze Lion Guardian Dog koma-inu Taisho, 1915 Signed

H 16.5 in W 38 in D 8.5 in
Dark Ceramic Set of Dogs: 'Guardian Foo Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Tokyo, Japan in February 1977. At the age of 13 he and his family emigrated to the United States. In
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Slip

Dark Ceramic Set of Dogs: 'Guardian Foo Dogs'
Dark Ceramic Set of Dogs: 'Guardian Foo Dogs'

Kenjiro Kitade
Dark Ceramic Set of Dogs: 'Guardian Foo Dogs', 2020

H 9.75 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
Magnificent, Monumental Japanese Bronze Lotus Leaf Planter, 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This is a rare and unique piece of Japanese verdigris bronze art. Meiji period (1868-1912) The
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent, Monumental Japanese Bronze Lotus Leaf Planter, 1880
Magnificent, Monumental Japanese Bronze Lotus Leaf Planter, 1880

Magnificent, Monumental Japanese Bronze Lotus Leaf Planter, 1880

H 55 in Dm 48 in
Turn of the Century Japanese Bronze Foo Dog Temple Jar Lid
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the Century Japanese Bronze Foo Dog Temple Jar Lid
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Turn of the Century Japanese Bronze Foo Dog Temple Jar Lid
Turn of the Century Japanese Bronze Foo Dog Temple Jar Lid

Turn of the Century Japanese Bronze Foo Dog Temple Jar Lid

H 7 in Dm 7 in
Pair of Late 19th-Century Japanese Carved Granite Dogs of Foo
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Along with lanterns, bronzes and even the occasional tea house, the craze for all things Japanese
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

Pair of Late 19th-Century Japanese Carved Granite Dogs of Foo
Pair of Late 19th-Century Japanese Carved Granite Dogs of Foo

Pair of Late 19th-Century Japanese Carved Granite Dogs of Foo

H 54.73 in W 26.38 in D 14.57 in
Japanese style mantel clock decorated with Foo Dogs attributed to Choisy-Le-Roi manufactury, 19th c.
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
faience and gilded bronze. The manufactury of these three pieces is characteristic of the Choisy-le-Roi
Category

Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Japanese style mantel clock decorated with Foo Dogs attributed to Choisy-Le-Roi manufactury, 19th c.
Japanese style mantel clock decorated with Foo Dogs attributed to Choisy-Le-Roi manufactury, 19th c.

Japanese style mantel clock decorated with Foo Dogs attributed to Choisy-Le-Roi manufactury, 19th c.

H 17.72 in W 8.86 in D 7.88 in
Bronze Covered Cistern
Located in New York, NY
Bronze covered cistern, with Foo Dog motif on the cover and a dragon form spout
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Covered Cistern
Bronze Covered Cistern

Bronze Covered Cistern

H 32 in Dm 26 in
Japanese Bronze Incense Burner
Located in Cookeville, TN
Gorgeous Japanese incense burner. Starting on the bottom an open floral motif around the base come
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Incense Burner
Japanese Bronze Incense Burner

Japanese Bronze Incense Burner

H 17.07 in W 10.75 in D 8.13 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese bronze foo you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese bronze foo — often made from metal, bronze and enamel — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Japanese bronze foo you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A well-made Japanese bronze foo has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Neiman Marcus are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Bronze Foo?

The average selling price for a Japanese bronze foo at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $226,914 for the highest priced.

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