Lion Dog

Dogs or Shi, are Chinese half dogs half lions, a symbol of protection against negative energy. They

Spanish Carved Stone Garden Sculpture inspired in Guardian Lion Foo Dogs from Chinese Culture

. 1,000 lbs each Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square

A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer

Antique Chinese - Art Deco rugs 6' 3'' x 8' 6''. Antique Geometric Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Pile Black 1875 Rug, Circa Date: 1875. This exceptional example of 19th-century weavin...

A heavy vintage lost wax cast planter from the mid 20th century, with bronze patina and Foo dog

jadeite seal stone is the skillfully carved figure of a foo dog or guardian lion that sits majestically

Foo dogs normally travel in pairs, but this fellow is a lone wolf or dog and no less charming for

Antique print titled 'Lion'. Engraving of a dog and sheep/hunting scene. Published by J. Wheble

quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small dancing lions/foo dogs

This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing

. Foo dog, fu dog, fu lions, foo lions. fu lion.

stand molded in the shape of a mythical fu lion. Also known as a shizi or fu dog, the mythical lion

stand molded in the shape of a mythical fu lion. Also known as a shizi or fu dog, the mythical lion

hair and a lively expression. Also known as shizi, fu dog lions such as this were traditionally placed

. Also known as shizi, fu dog lions such as this were traditionally placed beside the entrance or

Well crafted Chinese carved amber agate carnelian censer incense burner with lidded fu dog lion

In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship

one dog/lion is clutching onto a ball-like object, and the other dog/lion is clutching onto her cub

Dynasty bronze foo dog or guardian lion with wings is well detailed and to our knowledge was always a

Stunning pair of large ochre-glazed foo dog "guardian lion" sculptures

This is a good Chinese porcelain foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion all hand painted in

dog (guardian lion), the composition reflects the late 19th-century European fascination with East

Tiny opium weight in bonze with brownish patina in the shape of a Buddhist guardian lion, also name

Brightly painted with a male and female foo dog or Buddhistic lion one holding a ball for the

This is a double strand necklace with a 2 x 1.65 inch blue detailed enamel Lion/Foo Dog head

(Imperial Guardian Lion / Chinese Foo Dog), is an extraordinarily rare and unusual form, having large

Chinese symbolism. A lively foo dog lion perches atop an oval rock, mouth open holding a silk ribbon, its

Chinese guardian lions. Intricately carved Foo Dog with a beautiful gold satin finish sitting on a silk

bronze Singha guardian lion, also referred to in the West as a Foo Dog, richly decorated with parcel-gilt

lion, shishi, or foo dog, Taisho to Showa Era, circa 1930, Japan. The charming shishi stands nobly

dog guardian lions on one side. Foo dogs were designed to protect from harmful spiritual influences

This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late

A very rare pair of monumental Mansion sized over 3ft tall Foo dog lion statues. The Statues came

Guardian Lion / Foo Dog, in a deep rich dark green glaze, pewter silver-tone and heavily weathered patina

Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a

Chinoiserie motifs popularized in German Art Déco. Molded as a chinese guardian lion (or 'foo dog') with head

likely Forbidden City, Dongcheng District, Beijing, figural pottery modeled as mythical qilin (foo dog

wealth and prosperity, the Pixiu is similarly styled to the Qilin or more common foo dog guardian lion

elements Domed lids surmounted by guardian lion (foo dog) finials Neck with geometric banding and flared

A set of six silver-plated GALLIA animal-shaped knife rests by Christofle: cat, pig, dog, lion

features a hand-painted underglaze blue decoration of a mythical lion (or dog of Fo) playing with a brocade

and hand painted foo dog lions are very commanding both in stature and execution of meticulous painted

dog heads, ending in lion-like paws. The clawed feet are ball-shaped, clasped, and connected by

the lid is most often a Chinese guardian lion (shi / "foo dog" ), a stylized mythical beast. These

). In the latter, the lying lion is missing and a dog has been added. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The

as Shishi (Japanese Fu Dog or Buddhist Lion), peonies, brocaded clouds were layered to form visually

rounded barrel form and detailed relief carvings - included floral motifs and a stylized foo dog or

underglaze decoration to the body. The underglaze decoration is of a large Foo lion above a smaller Foo dog

This impressive pair of vintage Foo Dog (Fu Lion) statues offers a commanding architectural

, and gold enhances the fierce yet majestic expressions of these guardian lions. Each Foo Dog is adorned

blue enamel interior, foo dog lion handle. Intricate floral design of blue, white, red and yellow.

the center stands a prominent zoomorphic figure of fantastical character, possibly inspired by a lion

thistle at the neck and variations of animals at the shoulders, a hawk and a lion/bear/dog of some kind

protective prowess of the legendary foo dog. The muscular lion is captured in a commanding stance, standing

: cat, dog, pig, bird, lion, bear, (2 of each). The set is complete and original, there are no