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Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain 'Kutani' Foo Dogs
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A pair of fine quality Japanese Kutani foo dogs in rich polychrome enamels over porcelain. The pair
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Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain 'Kutani' Foo Dogs
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain 'Kutani' Foo Dogs

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain 'Kutani' Foo Dogs

H 7.29 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
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
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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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

H 12.5 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
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
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Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue
Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue

Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue

H 7.75 in W 6.75 in D 5.75 in
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue
Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue

Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue

H 10 in W 8 in D 7.75 in

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Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of green, brown, cream and blue; the pair measure 12" W x 8....
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Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

H 10 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
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 accents.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog

Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 6.5 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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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
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 Japan. It has beautiful color glaze with gilt and detailed carving works shows this h...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog TOYO Made in Japan
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog TOYO Made in Japan

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog TOYO Made in Japan

H 10.75 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of yellow, green and brown; the pair measure 15.5"W x 7.5"D ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

H 9 in W 15.5 in D 7.5 in
Large Pair of Chinese Export Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Chinese Export Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs China, 20th Century An exquisite, large-scale Sancai glazed pair of Foo Dogs, featuring elaborately decorated Foo Dogs with rema...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Large Pair of Chinese Export Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Chinese Export Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Chinese Export Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs

H 16 in W 8 in D 15 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are execute...
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 19.75 in W 8.25 in D 19.25 in
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 in

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Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
A lovely pair of dogs for display. Vivid colors.
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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 8 in W 7 in
Large Kutani Vase
Located in Essex, MA
Decorated overall with foo dogs, dragons and lattice design on an orange ground.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Ceramic

Large Kutani Vase
Large Kutani Vase

Large Kutani Vase

H 16 in D 18 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous mirrored pair of Kutani foo dog shishi / Buddhist temple guardian lions, hand-crafted in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

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Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 12 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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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

H 11 in W 9 in D 6 in
Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and fabulous pair of Japanese yellow glazed Kutani style porcelain lion-dogs, komainu
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan
Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan

Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan

H 20.25 in W 13.75 in D 11.5 in
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Questions About Kutani Foo Dogs
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What 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.
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
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    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.
  • What are foo dogs made of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional 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.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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.