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Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese "Guardian Foo Lion" resin sculpture on a black wood plinth.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Wood

Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture
Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture
H 9 in W 11 in D 6.25 in
Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Asian hand carved marble Foo Lion garden sculpture.
Category

Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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

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

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

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning nice scale pair of 20th century
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Terracotta

Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian chalkware painted sculpture / statue in the shape of a Chinese guardian lion / foo
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Brass Foo Dog Lion Statue on Plinth
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Ornate brass foo dog (or lion) sits on his plinth ready to guard and bring good luck. Intricate
Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Foo Lions
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of Chinese cloisonné foo lions featuring exaggerated expressions, stylized big cat
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it. Likely mid to late 20th
Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of rusting Antique foo dogs, also known as "Chinese guardian lions," carry rich cultural significance
Category

Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in brass depicting mythical lion-like animal family that are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Turquoise Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners. Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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 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

Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
, all reserved on a bright yellow ground. Amazing foo dog or foo lion handles and lid cover. Signature
Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs Set of two with black eyes and open mouth. These turquoise Foo Dogs
Category

Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture. Jade, probably 18th Century. 5 x 20 cm. Good
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bi-color green hardstone carved to represent a pair of traditional Chinese foo dogs and lions. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stoneware

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

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous Antique Chinese Foo Lion incense burners originally purchased in Bangkok, Thailand
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
the same way. Foo dogs or guardian lions symbolize prosperity, success and guardian ship. Hallmark is
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
precision in the details, each of these two foo dog sculptures features a guardian lion reclining on a
Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in soapstone depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

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

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Located in DEVENTER, NL
These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Pair of vintage Chinese pewter guardian lions, in fierce sitting pose, with copper accents for
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
. Crafted circa 1870, this masterpiece depicts a serene scene of Kannon gracefully seated atop a Foo Lion
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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
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

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
black custom made base. Created in China during the 19th century this foo dog sculpture features a lion
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
terracotta foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are executed in fabulous and
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Dogs of Foo. These remarkable sculptures are meticulously crafted from sections of root wood
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Pair of Chinese foo dogs
H 13.78 in W 13 in D 5.12 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
H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 3.08 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

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Located in Houston, TX
single, never a pair. Amazing antique Chinese bronze sculpture or figure of a foo dog or foo lion is a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in porcelain depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog TOYO Made in Japan
Located in Pomona, CA
This fine Vintage Japanese Ceramic/Porcelain Lion/Foo Dog Statuary was hand crafted by Kutani in
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
. A perfect addition to any interior! Guardian lions, also known as Komainu, shishi, or foo dog, are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
garden or entrance to your home or garden. Foo Dogs also known as Guardian Lions symbolize prosperity
Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European pair of Foo Dogs from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of guardian lions from
Category

Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lion sculpture foo for your home. Each lion sculpture foo for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and stone. Find 287 options for an antique or vintage lion sculpture foo now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a lion sculpture foo — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lion sculpture foo bearing mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Alexander Backer, Maitland Smith and Neiman Marcus each produced at least one beautiful lion sculpture foo that is worth considering.

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Questions About Lion Sculpture Foo
  • 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.