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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

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

H 9.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, 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

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan

H 7.25 in W 4.88 in D 3.13 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

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

H 2.75 in W 5 in D 1.75 in
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
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20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Kakiemon Charger Figures Foo Lion Flowers Figures, 20th Century
Vintage Japanese Kakiemon Charger Figures Foo Lion Flowers Figures, 20th Century

Vintage Japanese Kakiemon Charger Figures Foo Lion Flowers Figures, 20th Century

Dm 11.82 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

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
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

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

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

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
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

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

H 10.63 in Dm 7.09 in
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

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.
Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.

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

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands

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

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic
Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic

H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in
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

Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed
Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed

Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed

H 4.34 in Dm 3.15 in
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

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s
Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

H 14 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
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

Large Japanese Satsuma Censer with Foo Lions
Large Japanese Satsuma Censer with Foo Lions

Large Japanese Satsuma Censer with Foo Lions

H 17 in W 16 in D 6 in
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

Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.
Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.

Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.

H 9.65 in Dm 7.29 in
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
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20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed
Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed

Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed

H 18.25 in Dm 8.5 in
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

Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick
Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick

Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick

H 9 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
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
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

H 13.25 in W 12 in D 6.75 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
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 9 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Vintage Japanese Turquoise Glazed Komainu (Foo Dogs), circa 1960's, Japan
Pair Vintage Japanese Turquoise Glazed Komainu (Foo Dogs), circa 1960's, Japan

Pair Vintage Japanese Turquoise Glazed Komainu (Foo Dogs), circa 1960's, Japan

H 8 in W 4 in D 3 in
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
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

A Japanese Gilt Wood Model of a Shi Shi
A Japanese Gilt Wood Model of a Shi Shi

A Japanese Gilt Wood Model of a Shi Shi

H 12.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japan Large Garden Cart Lighting Lantern Children & Foo Lion
Japan Large Garden Cart Lighting Lantern Children & Foo Lion

Japan Large Garden Cart Lighting Lantern Children & Foo Lion

H 14 in W 13 in D 8 in
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

Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog
Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog

Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog

H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

H 17 in W 16 in D 11 in
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
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

H 6.5 in W 5 in D 6 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends

Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends

H 5.5 in W 12 in D 5 in
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
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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 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
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair
Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair

Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair

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

Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures
Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures

Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures

H 14 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
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
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem
Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem

Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem

H 2 in W 1.6 in D 1 in
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

Japanese Iron Foo Dog or Lion Censer, circa 1900
Japanese Iron Foo Dog or Lion Censer, circa 1900

Japanese Iron Foo Dog or Lion Censer, circa 1900

H 17 in W 21 in D 9 in
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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 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.