Japanese Foo Lions
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1194 Hand hammered brass Japanese Foo Lion sculpture/storage box.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
$350 Sale Price
48% Off
H 9.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
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. The piece is in
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends. A nice pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone
$275 / set
H 6.25 in W 2 in D 2 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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,800
H 8.75 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in
Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
. Crafted circa 1870, this masterpiece depicts a serene scene of Kannon gracefully seated atop a Foo Lion
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
$1,914
H 8.67 in W 4.93 in D 7.09 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
$3,500
H 10 in W 15.5 in D 9 in
Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Quality with superb decoration.
Condition
Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$1,407 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 7.09 in
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend
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
Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Origin: Japan
Period: 19th century, 20th century
Condition: Some usual age signs like ware and the foo
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Copper
$907 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 7.09 in
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
$3,500 / set
H 21 in W 14 in D 7 in
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
Category
20th Century Asian Edo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
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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
Large Japanese Satsuma Censer with Foo Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
four legs. The lid having a Foo-lion holding a ball with a Greek key pattern around the border. An
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze vase with Foo lions.
Japanese signature, see pictures.
Meiji period 1868-1912
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases
Materials
Silver
Vintage Japanese Kakiemon Charger Figures Foo Lion Flowers Figures, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage Japanese 20th c Kakiemon Charger Figures Foo Lion Flowers Figures.
Additional information
Category
20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Very decorative pair of Japanese crackle ware poly chrome warrior motif vases with high relief foo
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Japanese glazed porcelain foo dogs. These beautiful Japanese foo dogs or foo lions are the
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Vintage Japanese Turquoise Glazed Komainu (Foo Dogs), circa 1960's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
, foo lions), Showa Era, 1960's, Japan.
The ferocious guardian lions are presented upon a raised matte
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
A Japanese Gilt Wood Model of a Shi Shi
Located in Austin, TX
beasts in Japan, similar to Foo Lions in China. This one is carved with his head turned, a snarl on his
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Japan Large Garden Cart Lighting Lantern Children & Foo Lion
Located in South Burlington, VT
, and the top finial in form of a Japanese foo lion, "komainu". Its excellent condition makes this an
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog
Located in Antwerp, BE
A painted Japanese porcelain sculpture representing the Foo dog. Features include incredible detail
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Japonisme Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan's finest white porcelain.
We acquired this charming, monumental white ceramic Lion dog " Shishi
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs/Temple Lions. They are hand painted white and adorned
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of vintage Japanese porcelain foo dog / lion sculptures / bookends, circa 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
as a dramatic shishi (guardian lion, foo lion, or foo dog) pouncing upon an openwork brocade ball
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 12.25 in W 18.25 in D 14 in
Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair
Located in Austin, TX
A charmingly grotesque pair of Japanese mingei (folk) carved guardian lions, komainu, Edo Period
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
H 10.5 in W 4 in D 6 in
Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of relatively tall Midcentury yellow ceramic foo dog or lion sculpture decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our Japanese Acquisitions Travels
A boxwood gem, signed
Classic shi- shi foo dog lion
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Iron Foo Dog or Lion Censer, circa 1900
Located in Summerland, CA
Fierce and impressive Japanese Foo Lion holding a censer ball. It is made of cast iron, signed
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of Japanese Shinto guardian lion dogs, called" komainu", in carved, gilded and polychromed
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
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PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
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These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made of a hardstone, hand carved with fine detail and polished, dating to the mid 20th c...
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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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An amazing Venetian Murano glass bowl in a nice green and yellow color. A highly decorative piece useful as centre piece or catchall, candy bowl or fruit bowl, Italy, 1970s.
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well cast brass temple lion with fierce open mouth, armored headdress, bold protective stance.
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Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Brass
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Japanese Foo Lions For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of Japanese foo lions available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese foo lions — often made from ceramic, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Japanese foo lions have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Japanese Foo Lions?
Prices for Japanese foo lions can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Japanese foo lions begin at $236 and can go as high as $7,900, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
Questions About Japanese Foo Lions
- 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.
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