Skip to main content

Lion Dog Statue

Lions Of Foo
Chinese Stone Statue
Japanese Lion Sculpture
Chinese Guardian Lion
Gilt Bronze Dog
Guardian Statues
Carved Chinese Foo Dog
Dog Wood Carving
More Popular Searches
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

$1,749

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, vintage hand carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina This is a very ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"
2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

$16,800Sale Price|30% Off

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

Located in Dayton, OH

The male is recognized as the one resting his paw on the ball, which represents the world, and the female is shown with one paw on a cub. Fu dog statues can be found in China flanki...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Marble

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions
Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

$3,195 / set

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking and substantial pair of early 20th century Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions, cast in solid concrete with a weathered white and terracotta painted finish. These monumental sc...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Statues

Materials

Concrete

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

$895

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. This work has a wonderful feel and beautiful aged patina. Shishi l...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

2 Chinese Green Sancai Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statues 12"
2 Chinese Green Sancai Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statues 12"

2 Chinese Green Sancai Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statues 12"

$850

2 Chinese Green Sancai Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statues 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Two vintage Chinese famille verte green and gold Sancai glazed porcelain foo dogs / guardian lion sculptures / statues / figurines. Purchased at Stones Throw Antiques, Lenox Massach...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion

$320

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 crafted and painted.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair
Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

$10,500 / set

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

A very rare pair of monumental Mansion sized over 3ft tall Foo dog lion statues. The Statues came out of an incredible Palm beach estate.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century
Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century

Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century

$695

Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Keywords: Thai bronze Singha lion, Khmer guardian sculpture, Foo Dog statue, gilt bronze temple lion, Southeast Asian bronze art, Angkor Banteay Srei style.

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Wooden Komainu Guardian Dog Sculpture / Wabi-Sabi / Edo-Meiji
Antique Japanese Wooden Komainu Guardian Dog Sculpture / Wabi-Sabi / Edo-Meiji

Antique Japanese Wooden Komainu Guardian Dog Sculpture / Wabi-Sabi / Edo-Meiji

$1,500

Antique Japanese Wooden Komainu Guardian Dog Sculpture / Wabi-Sabi / Edo-Meiji

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a Japanese "Komainu" (guardian lion-dog). Komainu are statues of guardian beasts placed in pairs at the entrances of Shinto shrines or in front of shrine buildings, protectin...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Urushi lacquer

Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs
Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs

Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs

$1,850 / set

Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This impressive pair of vintage Foo Dog (Fu Lion) statues offers a commanding architectural presence, essential for lending gravitas to a grand entrance, garden, or interior space.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Recent Sales

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

Sold

H 21 in W 8 in D 11 in

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

Located in Pomona, CA

A pair of magnificent Chinese Stone Lion Statuary. They are hand carved from marble stone. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainland China firstly as tribute...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Sold

H 8 in W 8.5 in D 5 in

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue This adorable dog statue would look beautiful on your mantlepiece or in your bedroom.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain
Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain

Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain

Sold

H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 1.58 in

Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain

Located in Poperinge, BE

A charming pair of blue Foo Dog figurines, small temple lions, made of turquoise-glazed Chinese porcelain, late 20th century, unmarked and unnumbered. These temple lions mirror each...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Sold

H 24 in W 11 in D 15.5 in

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair Chinese guardian lions, also called Fu (Foo) Lions, lions of Buddha, are a common representation of th...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue
Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue

Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue

Sold

H 18 in W 18.5 in D 8.5 in

Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Asian carved wood sculpture of a male guardian lion / foo dog with rope ball beneath his paw and multicolored painted features. Made from Teak. Measure: 18".

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak, Paint

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

Sold

H 44 in W 26 in D 17.5 in

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

Located in Dayton, OH

The male is recognized as the one resting his paw on the ball, which represents the world, and the female is shown with one paw on a cub. Fu dog statues can be found in China flan...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues

Sold

H 20.5 in W 21.5 in D 7 in

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very fine pair of 18th century elaborately-carved Chinese foo dog statues in gilded wood, mounted on black-lacquered bases from the early Qing dynasty, China, circa late 1600s to e...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Entryway Garden Sculpture
Large Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Entryway Garden Sculpture

Large Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Entryway Garden Sculpture

Sold

H 36 in W 16 in D 21 in

Large Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Entryway Garden Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

36" tall pair of stately cast iron Chinese foo dog guardian pedestals. The pair features right and left foo dog forms resting on affixed pedestal bases, heavy cast iron construc...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese stone lion statue/19th century/Edo period/Garden decoration
Antique Japanese stone lion statue/19th century/Edo period/Garden decoration

Antique Japanese stone lion statue/19th century/Edo period/Garden decoration

Sold

H 12.52 in W 7.09 in D 5.01 in

Antique Japanese stone lion statue/19th century/Edo period/Garden decoration

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We are pleased to introduce this charming Komainu (guardian lion-dog) statue, believed to have been crafted in the late Edo period of Japan (mid-1800s).

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues
Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues

Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues

Sold

H 25 in W 13 in D 20 in

Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues

Located in Rochester, NY

Large and impressive true pair of carved wood food lion dogs in beautifully aged original gilded and polychrome painted surface. Both dogs with striking expressive features and they ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Foo Dog 27cm
Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Foo Dog 27cm

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Foo Dog 27cm

Sold

H 7.09 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Foo Dog 27cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Heavy and very nice quality statue of an imperial temple lion, or Singha or foo dog, partly gilded bronze, partly green patinated, Thailand or Cambodia, circa mid 20th century or lat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm
Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm

Sold

H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 10.63 in

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Heavy and very nice quality statue of an imperial temple lion, or Singha or foo dog, partly gilded bronze, partly black patinated, Thailand or Cambodia, circa mid 20th century or lat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dog Lion Statue
Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dog Lion Statue

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dog Lion Statue

Sold

H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dog Lion Statue

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty (1644-1911) hand-carved stone foo dog sculpture playing with a cub. The name foo dog is actually a mistake made in the west. In reality these impe...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm
Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm

Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm

Sold

H 12.6 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in

Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful and very large foo dog, better known as a temple lion or guardian dog, vintage statue made of turquoise-blue glazed ceramic, China, numbered 210 on the bottom, circa mid-20...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Pair Of Thai Buddhistic Bronze Foo Dogs
Decorative Pair Of Thai Buddhistic Bronze Foo Dogs

Decorative Pair Of Thai Buddhistic Bronze Foo Dogs

Sold

H 11.38 in W 5 in D 5.5 in

Decorative Pair Of Thai Buddhistic Bronze Foo Dogs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of vintage Thai Singha temple guardian lion "Foo Dog" statue made of bronze. The statue is crafted with a two-tone finish, featuring a dark patina on the body and gilded gold a...

Category

20th Century Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand
Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand

Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand

Sold

H 13 in Dm 8.27 in

Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

A Japanese Porcelain shi-shi lion dog statue, dating to the Meiji period between 1868-1912.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Balinese Limestone Lion Foo Dog Statues
Pair of Balinese Limestone Lion Foo Dog Statues

Pair of Balinese Limestone Lion Foo Dog Statues

Sold

H 29.93 in W 14.97 in D 16.15 in

Pair of Balinese Limestone Lion Foo Dog Statues

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Pair of large Balinese carved limestone Lion Foo Dog Statues, Imported, circa 1998, weigh 135kg each.

Category

1990s Balinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

Sold

H 30 in

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Foo Dog (lion) statues also make a strong statement and adds style to any room, front porch or garden.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

Sold

H 28 in W 14 in D 11 in

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Foo Dog (lion) statues also make a strong statement and adds style to any room, front porch or garden.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

You May Also Like

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

$3,550 / set

H 10 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vases having a figural foo lion design with raise...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues

$2,633 / set

H 22.84 in W 14.97 in D 20.87 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues

Located in London, GB

A large and extremely impressive pair of antique Chinese carved wood foo dog statues. They date from the 19th century and are genuine antiques, not to be confused with the many contr...

Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Statues

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair

$1,400 / set

H 9 in W 4 in D 6.5 in

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dogs. Very nice substantial size. Each with moveable ball in mouth. 6.5" x 4" wide 9" tall. Add some Asian style to your design project.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian
Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian

Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian

$2,571

H 9.45 in W 19.3 in D 4.34 in

Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian

By Antonio Raggi

Located in Vienna, AT

Early fine carved sculpture of a lying lion. Attributed to the circle of Alessandro Vittoria, located in northern Italy/ Venice. Original late Renaissance or early Baroque figure. T...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

$4,800 / set

H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12 in

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

$1,750 / set

H 10.75 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measure...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog
Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog

Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog

$575

H 8 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog

Located in San Diego, CA

Patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lion / foo dog, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina; it measures 8.5"W x 4.5"D ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

$350 / item

H 6.5 in W 7.75 in D 4 in

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

Vintage lost wax cast bronze foo dog sculptures from the mid 20th century. We currently have three with bronze patina (no more verde patina), both of which are showcased in the photo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hand Carved Stone Foo Dogs Guardian Lions, Pair, Asian Garden Sculptures
Vintage Hand Carved Stone Foo Dogs Guardian Lions, Pair, Asian Garden Sculptures

Vintage Hand Carved Stone Foo Dogs Guardian Lions, Pair, Asian Garden Sculptures

$995 / set

H 12 in W 5 in D 6.5 in

Vintage Hand Carved Stone Foo Dogs Guardian Lions, Pair, Asian Garden Sculptures

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking pair of vintage hand carved stone Foo Dogs, also known as Guardian Lions, featuring exceptional hand carved detail throughout the flowing manes, expressive faces, and deco...

Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament
Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament

Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament

$800

H 15.44 in W 5.91 in D 8.63 in

Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a stone lion statue made in China, presumably in the 20th century or later, during the Republic of China period. The material used is sandstone, which has a fine and rough te...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Sandstone

Chinese Marble Foo Dog Resting on Squared Decorative Plinth, 20th Century
Chinese Marble Foo Dog Resting on Squared Decorative Plinth, 20th Century

Chinese Marble Foo Dog Resting on Squared Decorative Plinth, 20th Century

$10,000

H 24.5 in W 9.5 in D 14 in

Chinese Marble Foo Dog Resting on Squared Decorative Plinth, 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Chinese marble foo dog resting on squared decorative floral plinth with egg and dart motif, 20th Century

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

$14,000Sale Price / set|46% Off

H 32 in W 43 in D 13 in

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protectio...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

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

$15,677

H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 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 mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road. Here they ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

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

$960Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 15 in W 14 in D 9.5 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 gold gilt, circa 1960s. The dogs (or lions) are in very good condition and measure...

Category

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

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

$4,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 44 in W 26 in D 18.5 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 wood. The large statue has an aged, weathered patina with a bleached finish. Original...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$2,500 / set

H 20 in W 8 in D 8.5 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 matching male and female pair of handcrafted architectural ornaments present superbly...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

People Also Browsed

Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue
Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue

Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue

$1,500

H 24 in W 10.5 in D 15 in

Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue. Circa M...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

$85,000 / set

H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 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...

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy
Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy

Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy

$857 / set

H 3.94 in Dm 6.5 in

Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy

By Capodimonte

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1950s. This set is made in Capodimonte porcelain and features hand painted floral motifs and golden edges. They are vintage therefore they might show slight traces of ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Dragon Fish Glazed Porcelain Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th-20th Century
Pair Chinese Dragon Fish Glazed Porcelain Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th-20th Century

Pair Chinese Dragon Fish Glazed Porcelain Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th-20th Century

$4,500 / set

H 6.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in

Pair Chinese Dragon Fish Glazed Porcelain Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th-20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic pair of Chinese molded and glazed biscuit porcelain vases with leaping dragon fish or makara, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. The vases of baluster form, each molded in h...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

$350,000Sale Price|30% Off

H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

$5,942

H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans

Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans

$1,884 / set

H 4.34 in W 8 in D 8 in

Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

Italian Carrara Marble Neoclassical Bathroom Pedestal Sink Basin 32"
Italian Carrara Marble Neoclassical Bathroom Pedestal Sink Basin 32"

Italian Carrara Marble Neoclassical Bathroom Pedestal Sink Basin 32"

$5,950Sale Price|30% Off

H 32 in W 31.5 in D 20 in

Italian Carrara Marble Neoclassical Bathroom Pedestal Sink Basin 32"

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental mid century Italian Neoclassical white Carrara marble bathroom sink. A thick rectangular plith column supports a serpentine sink with acanthus accents. Dimensions: 31.5"w...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Carrara Marble

English Stone Gargoyle Garden Statue
English Stone Gargoyle Garden Statue

English Stone Gargoyle Garden Statue

$533

H 14 in W 11 in D 20 in

English Stone Gargoyle Garden Statue

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a quirky crouching gargoyle statue perfect for the garden Crafted from reconstituted stone with lovely weathered look Great decorative piece for the garden, would rea...

Category

Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Brass Guardian Temple Lion Figure
Brass Guardian Temple Lion Figure

Brass Guardian Temple Lion Figure

$695

H 11 in W 9 in D 4.75 in

Brass Guardian Temple Lion Figure

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Well cast brass temple lion with fierce open mouth, armored headdress, bold protective stance. Dimensions: 9" W x 4 3/4" D x 11" H Condition: brass imperfection at base of tail th...

Category

20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$15,997Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

Brutalist Spanish Brazilian Tooled Leather Oak Full L Bar 6 Carved Stools Shelf
Brutalist Spanish Brazilian Tooled Leather Oak Full L Bar 6 Carved Stools Shelf

Brutalist Spanish Brazilian Tooled Leather Oak Full L Bar 6 Carved Stools Shelf

$9,120Sale Price|24% Off

H 40 in W 80 in D 48 in

Brutalist Spanish Brazilian Tooled Leather Oak Full L Bar 6 Carved Stools Shelf

By Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brutalist 1970s Spanish Revival or Brazilian Colonial Style Hand Tools carved studded Leather wrapped stained Oak Full Bar L shaped set with 6 leather Hand carved Bar Stools with wal...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Steel, Iron

Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750

Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750

$2,942Sale Price|39% Off

H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 10.83 in

Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare hand carved wooden reliquary shrine with wonderful decoration, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:40cm W:39cm D:27,5cm

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood

Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette

Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette

$11,000

H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette

By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

$202,595

H 7.88 in Dm 3.94 in

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...

Category

1990s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

$6,284

H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Located in Antwerp, BE

Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Sapele Wood, Ivory

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Lion Dog Statue", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Lion Dog Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lion dog statue you’re looking for. Frequently made of stone, metal and bronze, every lion dog statue was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lion dog statue — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A well-made lion dog statue has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Valton are consistently popular.

How Much is a Lion Dog Statue?

A lion dog statue can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $534 and the highest can go for as much as $70,400.

Questions About Lion Dog Statue

  • 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.

  • What does a lion statue symbolize?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Depending on the culture, a lion statue can symbolize a variety of things. In Buddhist culture, lion statues bring peace and prosperity, while in China, the lion statues act as guardians. In Italy a lion statue symbolizes power and prestige. You’ll find a collection of lion statues from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

More Ways To Browse

Chinese Lion Dog Statue
Japanese Shi Shi
Maitland Smith Dog
Vintage Cloisonne Ornaments
Chinese Marble Lion
Concrete Dog Statue
Khmer Lion
Kutani Dog
Lion Khmer Bronze
Marble Foo Lions
Shi Shi Dogs
Cast Iron Foo Dog
Chinese Lion Statues
Iron Dog Lamp
Pyu Buddha
Raccoon Dog
Reclining Marble Buddha
Samurai Puppet
View All Popular Furniture Searches