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Japanese Foo Lions

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

$350Sale Price|48% Off

H 9.5 in W 15 in D 8 in

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

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

Located in San Diego, CA

A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century

$380Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.25 in W 4.88 in D 3.13 in

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Foo dog lions, also known as komainu in Japan, are a symbol of good luck and protection.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue
Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze Shishi (Shi Shi) guardian lion (Chinese Foo Dog) sculpture.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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

Located in Austin, TX

A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is loose. Size 27x18CM HeightxDiameter Period 19th century 20th century

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Condition: Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is loose.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red-brown lacquer with stylized mane and tail, having reverse painted glass eyes and sea...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

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

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic

$645

H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 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 Oribe.

Category

20th Century Asian Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Decorated with Komainu Japanese for Foo dog/lion to both sides. It also has a handle typical for examples used in ceremonial practices.

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Jars

Materials

Brass

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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

Located in PARIS, FR

Adorned in traditional attire, the figure of Kannon emanates a sense of serenity, while the Foo Lion exudes power and protection, showcasing the intricate mastery of Japanese artisan...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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

Large Japanese Satsuma Censer with Foo Lions

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The lid having a Foo-lion holding a ball with a Greek key pattern around the border.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique bronze vase with Foo lions. Japanese signature, see pictures. 


Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Silver

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

Located in Miami, FL

Very decorative pair of Japanese crackle ware poly chrome warrior motif vases with high relief foo lions.

Category

20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

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

Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

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H 9 in W 8.5 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 perfect accessory for a cocktail table or book shelf.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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

Located in Austin, TX

A bold and colorful pair of vintage Japanese turquoise glazed biscuit porcelain komainu (foo dogs, foo lions), Showa Era, 1960's, Japan.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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

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H 12.5 in W 24 in D 12 in

A Japanese Gilt Wood Model of a Shi Shi

Located in Austin, TX

A highly animated wooden carving of a Japanese Shi-Shi lion. Shishi are known as protective beasts in Japan, similar to Foo Lions in China.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

It comes complete with all its three (3) pieces entirely in tact: base wheeled cart supported by two children; the mid section firebox or planter, and the top finial in form of a Jap...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

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

Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog

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H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in

Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog

Located in Antwerp, BE

A painted Japanese porcelain sculpture representing the Foo dog.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

We acquired this charming, monumental white ceramic Lion dog " Shishi koma-inu " with its puppy offspring from a private Japanese collector on our last trip to Japan.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs/Temple Lions. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice pair of vintage Japanese porcelain foo dog / lion sculptures / bookends, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in Austin, TX

The large bronze incense burner, known as a koro, is formed 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

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

Located in Austin, TX

A charmingly grotesque pair of Japanese mingei (folk) carved guardian lions, komainu, Edo Period, early 19th century.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

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

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of relatively tall Midcentury yellow ceramic foo dog or lion sculpture decorative objects or bookends, circa mid-20th century, Japan.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our Japanese Acquisitions Travels A boxwood gem, signed Classic shi- shi foo dog lion Japanese old boxwood netsuke with a Fine original old patina, signed bottom.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Summerland, CA

Fierce and impressive Japanese Foo Lion holding a censer ball. It is made of cast iron, signed underneath a leg.

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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

Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

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H 13.25 in W 12 in D 6.75 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 wood, each imposing muscular dog with black mane, tail and feet, one carved with a c...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room! Size given in measurements section ref...

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from bronzed metal. The lions are depicted sitting with one having a paw on a ball or o...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Chinese Republic Period Porcelain Figure of Shouxing, the God of Longevity
Chinese Republic Period Porcelain Figure of Shouxing, the God of Longevity

Chinese Republic Period Porcelain Figure of Shouxing, the God of Longevity

Located in Austin, TX

A finely modeled Chinese porcelain figure of the Chinese God of Longevity, Shouxing, Republic Period, early 20th century, China. The God of Longevity, called Shouxing or Shoulao, sta...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

By Satsuma

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Both of them are playing with a ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Located in Dublin, IE

A rare and important pair of early 20th century Chinese Export polychrome ceramic foo dogs. Both in traditional dress and modelled with open mouths and seated, one with a paw resting...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure
Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure

Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure

$4,500

H 16 in W 9 in D 7 in

Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

Marvel at the exquisite artistry of this carved wood Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) ancestor figure—a captivating depiction of a seated man adorned in the distinguished attire o...

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

$8,775Sale Price|35% Off

H 27 in W 15 in D 22 in

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand carved porcelain. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainland...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Large Chinese Lacquered, Gilded Foo Dogs on Ornate Bases, China
Pair of Antique Large Chinese Lacquered, Gilded Foo Dogs on Ornate Bases, China

Pair of Antique Large Chinese Lacquered, Gilded Foo Dogs on Ornate Bases, China

Located in San Francisco, CA

Foo Dogs, or Guardian Lions, are a Chinese symbol of protection, often placed at entrances to ward off evil spirits and attract luck and wealth. This antique wooden pair, with gilt d...

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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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.

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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
  • 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.