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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
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Vases
Materials
Bronze
H 11.82 in Dm 0.04 in
White Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend from Japan
Located in New York, NY
century, Japan. Foo dog lions, also known as komainu in Japan, are a symbol of good luck and protection. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
By Satsuma, Japanese Studio
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Japanese Meiji palace urn with foo dog handles.
Stunning large antique Japanese Meiji
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
Mid century white porcelain hand decorated foo dog with yellow and blue glaze colors and git
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog TOYO Made in Japan
Located in Pomona, CA
This fine Vintage Japanese Ceramic/Porcelain Lion/Foo Dog Statuary was hand crafted by Kutani in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Fabulous colorful hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a ornate decoration on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a cinnabar body with colorful accents
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Export Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Throne armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Export carved hardwood foo dog throne armchair. Item features carved Foo Dog arms
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Large Important Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Important Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog.
Large impressive Japanese Meiji
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
Japan, 20th Century
A fine
Category
20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Important Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn Vase with Foo Dog
By Satsuma
Located in Atlanta, GA
hand-painted Lohan scenes with gilt accents and has upturned handles and a lid with a Foo dog or dragon
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
H 18.5 in W 12.63 in D 8.69 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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
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Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi foo dogs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Vase with Foo Dog Handles
Located in Morristown, NJ
lozenges detailed with scrolls and flora. The urn is adorned with foo dog handles, unmarked. This is an
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Box Dragon, Foo Dog, Phoenix Bird, Butte
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper footed rectangular double-bottom box with hinged lid. Late Meiji period
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
H 4 in W 4.75 in D 2.063 in
Japanese Inspired Black and Gold Vase with Family Scenes and Foo Dog Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese inspired Chinese black and gold vase with hand-painted family scenes, foo dog handles
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 18.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Massive Meiji Period Imari Foo Dog Charger, Attributed to Fukagawa
By Fukagawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Meiji Period Imari Foo Dog Charger, Attributed to Fukagawa
Japan, circa 1900
A magnificent
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Foo-Dog 'Shi-Shi' Incense Burner 'Koro' with Removable Lid
Located in Hudson, NY
This unique piece of ceramic has beautiful color. It also has a collector's box.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 22.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.25 in
Vintage Chinese Green and Brown Serpentine Foo Dog Chop Seal
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning and rare vintage Chinese green and brown serpentine foo dog chop seal,
Hong
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Serpentine
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Tripod Censer
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality Japanese Meiji period Satsuma tripod censer with a foo dog finial.
wonderful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Cypress, Wood
H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Japanese Imari Rose Porcelain Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
lids having foo dog finials (19/20th Century).
Category
20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Japanese lidded Imari vases, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of good quality late 19th Century Japanese lidded vases. each with a Foo Dog finial to the lid
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Japanese Imari lidded vase, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive 19th Century Japanese Imari lidded vase. Having a wonderful mythical Foo Dog
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
: "The foo dog in feng shui is a symbol of protection when used in pairs outside of a front door. Known
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
lovely images of cross hatch, trellices and a foo dog lion. On the base we find mountains, and clouds
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century
Located in Forney, TX
executed sculptural shishi foo dog form, finely detailed, retaining the original removable cover back plate
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of 18th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of late 18th century Japanese lidded Imari vases. Each with Dog of foo
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
scenes in relief, patinated and overlay of a Dog of Foo, a Frog fishing in a Lotus leaf cup, a Bamboo and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Antique Japanese Quality Satsuma Lidded Vases
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of large antique Japanese quality satsuma lidded vases having a dog of foo to the lid and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase, circa 1840
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful bold early 19th century Japanese imari lidded vase, having a gilded dog of foo finial
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase on Stand
Located in Brighton, Sussex
wonderful Foo dog finial to the lid, classical bold blue and orange ground. Scrolling foliate, floral and
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
scenes in relief, patinated and overlay of a Dog of Foo, a Frog fishing in a Lotus leaf cup, a Bamboo and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases
Materials
Bronze
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Serving Dish ko-Kutani, ca 1660-80
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice Ko-Kutani serving dish in red enamel with a central scene of a Foo dog or Lion. The
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
foliate. At each side is a foo dog mask with scrolled handle. Large birds are displayed at the neck and a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Urns
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A signed 'ceremonial' incense burner in hand-edged brass. Decorated with Komainu Japanese for Foo
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Jars
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
Imari colors of blue, terra cotta, gold and white. The pair features a Foo dog handle on each top, and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Longquan Style Celadon Glazed Ceramic Lamp - Japan - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Extraordinary quality and design - Longquan style celadon glazed ceramic lamp with applied 'foo dog
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Spectacular pair of Japanese Satsuma lidded vases, circa 1890, on stands. 200cm
Located in Brighton, Sussex
. Each with wonderful Foo Dog finials to the lids, classical orange and gilded motif decoration with
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Jars
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
H 78.75 in Dm 33.86 in
Large Japanese Blue & White Charger, 19th Century, #3
Located in Norton, MA
A very larger charger with weavon decorated with a Komainu or foo dog surrounded by flowers
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Taisho Period Japanese Satsuma Style Covered Jars
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 19th century temple jars, lidded, Chinoiserie Foo Dog Finials, Exceptional quality and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Urns
Materials
Ceramic
A Japanese Bronze Ceremonial Samovar with Cover Meiji period, late 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with wide shoulders tapering towards the tall, splayed foot, the neck with foo-dog handles, supporting
Category
Antique 19th Century Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Porcelain Satsuma Figural Kutani Vase Fu Dogs Geisha
Located in Dayton, OH
Geisha flanked by gold figural Foo Dog handles. Features a floral and foliat motif throughout. Signed
Category
Antique Early 1900s Meiji Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large 19th Century Imari Lidded Koro
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Imari colours, depicting classical motif flower and foliate decoration, The pierced lid with a Foo dog
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large 19th Century Satsuma Lidded Vases, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
a bold turquoise ground, classical gilded decoration, three Dog of Foo to the lids and handles
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases
Located in London, GB
rectangular cover surmounted by a foo dog with its paws resting on a ball. These are meant to protect the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Pottery
Materials
Enamel
Antique Kutani Maison Ginger Jar
Located in Jupiter, FL
and the Foo dog on the lid is holding a orange red ball under the paw. The gold is softly faded only
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Impressive 19th Century Imari lidded vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
motif decoration, a Foo dog finial to the lid, inset panels depicting Geisha girls, exotic birds and
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique 19th Century Quality Imari Lidded Vase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique 19th century quality Imari lidded vase boasting a dog of foo to the lid and wonderful
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Circa 1860 Pair of Imari Vases
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
burnt orange floral cartouches alternating with cartouches with a foo dog in a garden. One slightly
Category
Antique 1860s Other Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Graniture
Located in New York, NY
between and around all the flowers and wildlife. The foo dog, vines and leaves, and dragons could be found
Category
Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Center Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 31 in W 28 in D 18 in
Set of 5 Masons Ironstone Mandalay Pieces
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Dallas, TX
the name is still found on dinnerwares.
The Lid of the Pot Pourri Jar has a gilded Foo Dog as a
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Fine Early Japanese Imari Vase and Lid with Foo Dog Finial, circa 1720
Located in Sheffield, MA
Early Japanese large Imari baluster-shaped vase and cover with foo dog finial, painted with
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Lamps
By Japanese Studio
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Pair of bronze Meiji period lamps highly decorated with foo dog handles and ornate birds on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn Vase with Foo Dog, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning large antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma covered urn vase with foo dog, 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese foo dog you’re looking for. A Japanese foo dog — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Japanese foo dog you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese foo dog made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made Japanese foo dog has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Satsuma, Mason's Ironstone and Fukagawa are consistently popular.
How Much is a Japanese Foo Dog?
A Japanese foo dog can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,425, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $47,500.
Questions About Japanese Foo Dog
- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 is the meaning of foo dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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.
- What are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese 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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