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Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates A stunning pair of Door plates, they
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

H 4 in Dm 11 in
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 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

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
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

H 16 in W 42 in D 16 in
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Extraordinary pair of fine and rare and very large pair of glazed terra cotta decorative foo dog or
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

H 39 in W 26 in D 16 in
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

H 32 in W 27 in D 16 in
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

H 10.25 in W 8 in D 12 in
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
Located in GB
carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina This is a very special and highly
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE

H 13.78 in W 11.23 in D 5.71 in
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs These oversized
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 10.25 in
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extraordinary 26" wide, 63 lb, heavy cast bronze Foo Dog lions. Each modeled on its side
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb

Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb

H 16.5 in W 26 in D 17 in
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
jadeite seal stone is the skillfully carved figure of a foo dog or guardian lion that sits majestically
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

H 6.3 in W 3.12 in D 3.12 in
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

H 44 in W 26 in D 18.5 in
Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very large and expressive opposing Foo Lions in Granite with an overall gray-green
Category

20th Century Han Statues

Materials

Granite

Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures
Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures

Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures

H 37 in W 16 in D 32 in
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

H 20 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
foo lion decoration. The vases have a baluster form with a large trumpet neck opening. The lacquered
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases

Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases

H 17 in W 8 in D 8 in
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
detailing, similarly styled pair, modeled as guardian foo lion, depicted with outstretched arched body
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

H 30 in W 22 in D 9.5 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
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
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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 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
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
Dynasty, late 19th century, China. The censer formed as a pair of Buddhistic lions, also known as foo
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China

Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China

H 8.25 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large pair of unique and very decorative 20th century ceramic Imperial Guardian Lions, commonly
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Sheridan, CO
Large Chinese Foo lion. Predominantly green glaze with golden yellow detail attributed to Tang
Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

H 31.5 in W 16 in D 18 in
Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of large ochre-glazed foo dog "guardian lion" sculptures
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures
Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures

Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures

H 41.5 in W 24 in D 14 in
Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a handsome pair of vintage Chinese ceramic foo lions hand-painted in traditional green and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths

Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths

H 30 in W 15 in D 18.5 in
Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
, exceptionally executed small sculptural form, modeled as a foo dog / guardian lion, with bulging eyes, mouth
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair

H 6.25 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of multicolored vintage glazed terra cotta Chinese foo dogs. These very imposing foo lions
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs

H 19.25 in W 9.25 in D 12 in
Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
with Foo Lion Handles of Magnificent quality and condition, Attributed to F. Barbedienne. Each vase is
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Ormolu, Enamel

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles
Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles

H 13 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small dancing lions/foo dogs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

H 11.42 in Dm 4.73 in
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

H 23 in W 12 in D 18 in
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

H 23 in W 11 in D 18 in
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Located in Ixelles, BE
Chinese ceramic art. Foo dogs, also known as guardian lions or temple lions, are iconic mythical creatures
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs

H 15 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Metal

PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s

PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s

H 11.8 in W 8.1 in D 5.1 in
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive pair of bronze lionized Shih Tzus - also known as Fu (Foo) dogs. The pair
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures

H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

H 29 in W 27 in D 14 in
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

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

H 23 in W 10 in D 16 in
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs. The jade, or stone resembling its pale green hue, beutifully exhibits
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two

H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 3.08 in
19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
By Japanese Studio, Satsuma
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

19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles

19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles

H 17.5 in W 20.75 in D 13.5 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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

H 27 in W 15 in D 22 in
Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Large hand carving of Chinese Foo Dog. This piece is hand carved from a solid piece of Nephrite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Jade, Other

Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)

Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)

H 6.5 in W 3.75 in D 8.5 in
Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Large hand carving of Chinese Foo Dog. This piece is hand carved from a solid piece of Nephrite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)

Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)

H 6.5 in W 3.75 in D 8.5 in
Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain covered jars with foo lions, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China

H 19.25 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs," are beautifully
Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

H 13 in W 10 in D 7 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

H 4.3 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of large Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) earthenware Imperial roof decorations
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

H 18 in W 19 in D 8 in
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 in
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
(Imperial Guardian Lion / Chinese Foo Dog), is an extraordinarily rare and unusual form, having large
Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

H 16.5 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two large and impressive entry gate lion statues. This beautiful pair of left and right facing
Category

Early 20th Century Statues

Materials

Bronze

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

H 40 in W 21 in D 44 in
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Large Tibetan Painted Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large size of Tibetan Box with painted foo lion playing and chasing ball. Original painted motif
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Tibetan Painted Box
Large Tibetan Painted Box

Large Tibetan Painted Box

H 16 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in
Large Heavy Chinese Cast Gilt Bronze Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large and heavy Chinese gilt bronze squat form jardiniere / planter. Amazing details with foo lion
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Large Heavy Chinese Cast Gilt Bronze Planter
Large Heavy Chinese Cast Gilt Bronze Planter

Large Heavy Chinese Cast Gilt Bronze Planter

H 12 in W 19 in D 19 in
Very Good Quality Large Chinese Lidded Jars / PAIR
Located in Dallas, TX
to garden seats, and foo lion mask handles at the neck, panels depicting a royal surrounded by royal
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Very Good Quality Large Chinese Lidded Jars / PAIR
Very Good Quality Large Chinese Lidded Jars / PAIR

Very Good Quality Large Chinese Lidded Jars / PAIR

H 22.75 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Blue and White Delft Large Lidded Baluster Vase
By Delft
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, dish-shaped lid is topped with a hand-painted 'foo dog', or Imperial Chinese guardian lion, and four
Category

20th Century Dutch Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Blue and White Delft Large Lidded Baluster Vase
Blue and White Delft Large Lidded Baluster Vase

Blue and White Delft Large Lidded Baluster Vase

No Reserve
H 15.16 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals. Large and rare pair of hand carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.
Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.

Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.

No Reserve
H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Large of Art Nouveau Japanese Satsuma Style Vase
Located in Norton, MA
Art Nouveau of the peak value with ruffled rim bulbous shape and applied foo lion handles decorated
Category

20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large of Art Nouveau Japanese Satsuma Style Vase
Large of Art Nouveau Japanese Satsuma Style Vase

Large of Art Nouveau Japanese Satsuma Style Vase

H 18.5 in Dm 14.5 in
Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
scalloped rim, the neck and shoulders with applied paired confronting Foo lions and cubs forming the handles
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840
Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840

Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840

H 31.2 in Dm 13 in
Pair Large Blue and White Jars Hexagonal England circa 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
delightful aroma. The handles are formed as stylized foo lions painted deep cobalt blue with gilt highlights
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jars

Materials

Pearlware

Pair Large Blue and White Jars Hexagonal England circa 1825
Pair Large Blue and White Jars Hexagonal England circa 1825

Pair Large Blue and White Jars Hexagonal England circa 1825

H 18.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Pair of Very Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with French Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large Chinese cloisonné enamel vases with French ormolu mounts Chinese and French
Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of Very Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with French Ormolu Mounts
Pair of Very Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with French Ormolu Mounts

Pair of Very Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with French Ormolu Mounts

H 84.65 in Dm 30.71 in
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
lions or Imperial guardian lions, often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the West, are a common representation of
Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
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Large Foo Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of large foo lions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique large foo lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. There are all kinds of large foo lions available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Large Foo Lions?

Prices for large foo lions can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, large foo lions begin at $520 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.
Questions About Large 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.

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