Lion Dog

The intricate hand-applied enamel in rich hues of blue, green, red, and gold enhances the fierce yet majestic expressions of these guardian lions. Each Foo Dog is adorned with fine d...

This vase features a geometric thistle at the neck and variations of animals at the shoulders, a hawk and a lion/bear/dog of some kind. An exceptional example.

At the center stands a prominent zoomorphic figure of fantastical character, possibly inspired by a lion or mythological dog, executed in golden-amber tones over a bluish base.

There are 6 pairs of stylized animals: cat, dog, pig, bird, lion, bear, (2 of each). The set is complete and original, there are no modifications or add-ons.

A very nice Ko-Kutani serving dish in red enamel with a central scene of a Foo dog or Lion. The ground has ajour decoration. Early piece.

The upper part is embellished with a full-round sculpture depicting a Chinese imperial lion, also known as “Foo Dog”, traditionally associated with the protection of sacred spaces an...

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

History: Monumental stone carvings of tigers are rare unlike more commonly encountered stone foo dog lions. From extensive travel through out China, we have seen only one other pair ...

Also known as shizi, fu dog lions such as this were traditionally placed beside the entrance or threshold of a grand home or sacred space.

They are shown with their respective animal vehicles (Fu Dog / Fu Lions / Komainu and Elephant). The figures are set on a fluffy cloud with a dragon piercing through the lower left ...

The removable lid features intricate pierced latticework and is surmounted by a Shishi lion (Foo dog) holding a brocade ball, a traditional symbol of protection and power.

The lid is topped with a lion fu dog protector to guard the jar's sacred contents.

An absolutely wonderful assembled group of Chinese Blanc de Chine white glazed porcelain Buddhistic lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing Dynasty, late 17th - late 19th c...

The lid is topped with a lion fu dog protector to guard the jar's sacred contents.

The curly haired youth reclines on a cushion carved into a tassel at the front which unusually takes the form of a long-tailed animal – possibly a dog or lion – at the back. A beauti...

Colored by gilt pigments over an underlayer of red lacquer, the fragment depicts a silk brocade ball, commonly depicted alongside fu dog lions to symbolize high rank or power. The em...

Elevated by custom steel display mounts, each fragment is carved to a different mythical form - a fu dog lion, for protection, an embroidered ball, for friendship, and a phoenix, for...

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The necks are flanked by applied gilt Buddhist Lion (Foo Dog) handles, and the shoulders feature high-relief gilt Chi Dragons (hydras).

The precocious artist began his career at the young age of 16 when he exhibited his first painting at the Royal Academy: It was of Lion, a beloved Newfoundland dog. Armfield died in ...

Completing this unusual one-of-a-kind lantern is lovely images of cross hatch, trellices and a foo dog lion decorating the firebox. On the base we find mountains, and clouds, six pie...

Japanese Komainu is like a lion and dog shape animal and is dedicated to the shrine which is also believed to be an imaginary creature.

Pair of Monumental Mid-Century Chinese Export Chinoiserie Brass Candlesticks with Fu Dog Guardians An impressive and sculptural pair of vintage mid-century Chinoiserie candlesticks,...

Still, the figure of the gryphon, in a way that was previously common, was changed into a bird called the Sassanid Simorgh. This bird combines a lion’s body; a head belongs to a dog ...

Surmounted with opposing figural dragons with central flaming pearl and undulating serpentine shaped body crest, standing dragon reticulated splat with incised detailing, flanked by ...

These whimsical drawings, done in the style of wire sculpture, include acrobats, clowns, jugglers, trapeeze artists, an elephant, dog and lion. they are great. Alexander Calder is wi...

These whimsical drawings, done in the style of wire sculpture, include acrobats, clowns, jugglers, trapeeze artists, an elephant, dog and lion. they are great. Alexander Calder is wi...

These whimsical drawings, done in the style of wire sculpture, include acrobats, clowns, jugglers, trapeeze artists, an elephant, dog and lion. they are great. Alexander Calder is wi...

Still, the figure of the gryphon, in a way that was previously common, was changed into a bird called the Sassanid Simorgh. This bird combines a lion’s body; a head belongs to a dog ...

Hand crafted, exceptional quality, deep rich polychrome color, the finely detailed antique sculpture featured posed atop base of clouds, appearing to be floating forward through the ...

These whimsical drawings, done in the style of wire sculpture, include acrobats, clowns, jugglers, trapeeze artists, an elephant, dog and lion. they are great. Alexander Calder is wi...

These whimsical drawings, done in the style of wire sculpture, include acrobats, clowns, jugglers, trapeeze artists, an elephant, dog and lion. they are great. Alexander Calder is wi...

These whimsical drawings, done in the style of wire sculpture, include acrobats, clowns, jugglers, trapeeze artists, an elephant, dog and lion. they are great. Alexander Calder is wi...