Lion Dog

A set of six silver-plated GALLIA animal-shaped knife rests by Christofle: cat, pig, dog, lion, bear and bird. Designed by Marcel Sandoz.

The lid with an applied foo dog/Buddhist lion finial, and the applied split handle with flower devices where it meets the body Simply a wonderful example of Chinese porcelain!

The lid with an applied foo dog/Buddhist lion finial, and the applied handle with flower devices where it meets the body Simply a wonderful example of Chinese porcelain!

Very beuatiful low, circular, multi-lobed side table or pedestal table, made of exotic wood with openwork and carved foliage and a beaded border, resting on four arched legs with chi...

It features a hand-painted underglaze blue decoration of a mythical lion (or dog of Fo) playing with a brocade ball within a central double-line circle.

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The four corners feature prominent animal motifs comprising a lion, unicorn, stag and dog, all characteristic elements of high-quality seventeenth-century stumpwork embroidery.

The underglaze decoration is of a large Foo lion above a smaller Foo dog. Applied decorative tied rope handles to the neck.

In the latter, the lying lion is missing and a dog has been added. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work is sold with a certificate of authenticity and an iconographic description ...

Cloisonné set in bronze with blue enamel interior, foo dog lion handle. Intricate floral design of blue, white, red and yellow.

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.

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 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.

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.

Sandwiched between the two main imageries, elaborate decorative motifs, such as Shishi (Japanese Fu Dog or Buddhist Lion), peonies, brocaded clouds were layered to form visually cohe...

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.

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

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.

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

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,...

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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...

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 ...

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 ...