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Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving
Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving

Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving, 20th Century

$12,000

H 26 in W 19.5 in D 9.5 in

Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

JD805 Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving with Custom Stand. A finely executed jadeite jade sculpture

Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage pair of glazed ceramic Komainu figurines with a crackle effect, Guardian Lions, better

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers
Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

$3,875 / set

H 16 in W 15 in D 8 in

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

Located in Norwood, NJ

Beautiful fine pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo lion censers, in a standing pose. Yellow enamel

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions
Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions

Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions

$1,200 / set

H 6.5 in W 4.25 in D 5 in

Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Terrific Pair of Hand Molded 19th Century Chinese Foo Lions Foodog, Aubergine, Chinese, 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.
pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.

pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.

$1,800 / set

H 2.25 in W 3.75 in D 1.8 in

pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.

Located in New York, NY

each foo dog/lion

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

$9,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in

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 of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

$296 / set

H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 2.76 in

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi
Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi are symbolic, protective figures that

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

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

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions
Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

$799 / set

H 3.5 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Located in Lomita, CA

hand-carved rose quartz foo dogs (also known as guardian lions) exudes protective strength and artistry

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

$1,275 / set

H 5.75 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Pair of charming polychrome ceramic Foo Dog / Lions in the Qing Style. Fantastic detail and a

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Pair of Intricately  Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures
Fine Pair of Intricately  Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

Fine Pair of Intricately Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of opposing foo lions with elaborately carved curled fur and seated on bases. One places a

Category

Mid-20th Century Ming Statues

Materials

Marble

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

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

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.
pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

1.6in(D) x 2.8in(W) x 5.8in(H) are the dimensions of the taller foo lion/dog; the paw of one lion

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking and substantial pair of early 20th century Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions, cast in solid

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Statues

Materials

Concrete

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

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

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

Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends

Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends. A nice pair of

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th-Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases with Gilt Foo Lion Handles China, Qing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Lovely Dehua Blanc de Chine Foo Lions Sculpture, 20th Century
Set of 2 Lovely Dehua Blanc de Chine Foo Lions Sculpture, 20th Century

Set of 2 Lovely Dehua Blanc de Chine Foo Lions Sculpture, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely made piece. Late 20th century and of nice quality. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Decoration Type / Colour: Monochrome P...

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles
Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in New York, NY

with Foo Lion Handles of Magnificent quality and condition, Attributed to F. Barbedienne. Each vase is

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

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

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 23 in W 12 in D 18 in

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

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

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

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

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

Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form Southeast Asia
Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form Southeast Asia

Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form Southeast Asia

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form, Southeast Asia, 19th–20th Century A finely

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Anglo Raj Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

$6,850 / set

H 19.75 in W 8.25 in D 19.25 in

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are executed in fabulous and

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2

$2,450 / set

H 2.75 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty

Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty

$2,370 / set

H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty

Located in Torino, IT

A pair of porcelain foo lions or foo dogs decorated in a pleasing combination of green and yellow

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Hand-Carved Chinese Wood Foo Dogs Incense Holder, Late 20th Century
Hand-Carved Chinese Wood Foo Dogs Incense Holder, Late 20th Century

Hand-Carved Chinese Wood Foo Dogs Incense Holder, Late 20th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, 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

Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Runner with Imperial Dragon & Lions - Rug & Kilim
Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Runner with Imperial Dragon & Lions - Rug & Kilim

Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Runner with Imperial Dragon & Lions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

worshippers and visiting dignitaries. Admirers of the craft will note the trio of Foo Lion masks at the top

Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilt Lions, Floral Motifs, and Storage
Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilt Lions, Floral Motifs, and Storage

Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilt Lions, Floral Motifs, and Storage

Located in Yonkers, NY

dynamic scene of guardian lions, or foo dogs, flanking a bow-tied sphere—a motif often associated with

Category

20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Oversized Chinese Peking Rug in Pale Yellow with Lion Dogs & Cloud Wreaths Motif
Oversized Chinese Peking Rug in Pale Yellow with Lion Dogs & Cloud Wreaths Motif

Oversized Chinese Peking Rug in Pale Yellow with Lion Dogs & Cloud Wreaths Motif

Located in Barrington, IL

striking large medallion, adorned with Fu lion dogs (Foo dogs)—symbols of protection and power—surrounded

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tianqi / Chongzhen Plate, 16/17th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tianqi / Chongzhen Plate, 16/17th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tianqi / Chongzhen Plate, 16/17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate from ca 1620-1650. Unusual plate with central carvings of a Foo Lion

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

$20,492 / set

H 21.26 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in London, GB

gilt bronze feet which take the form of Chinese Imperial lions (or foo dogs).

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Peranakan Inlaid Hardwood Pagoda Display Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Chinese Peranakan Inlaid Hardwood Pagoda Display Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Chinese Peranakan Inlaid Hardwood Pagoda Display Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

to the sides. A pair of carved foo lions stand guard. The shelves also galleried with wonderful

Category

Vintage 1910s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece

By Edward Holmes Baldock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ormolu

Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière Attributed to F. Barbedienne

Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière Attributed to F. Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in London, GB

a finely cast ormolu base with four legs in the form of winged Foo lions. The ormolu French, the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

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Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Stone Guardian Foo Lions

Stone Guardian Foo Lions

Unavailable

H 18 in W 11 in D 7 in

Stone Guardian Foo Lions

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering a pair of Guardian foo lions. This pair is heavy cast stone with intricate detail. Starts

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cast Stone

Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century
Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century

Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Foo lion sculptures of hand-carved and painted wood, c. 19th Century, possibly older. Condition

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Reconstituted Amber Foo Lions
Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Reconstituted Amber Foo Lions

Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Reconstituted Amber Foo Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

These reconstituted amber hand-carved foo lions were originally purchased at Gump's in San

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Resin

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 13 in D 14.97 in

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Pair of stylised temple lions or Foo dogs on plinths. The wooden plinths are covered in flocked

Category

20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'

Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'

Located in Bangkok, TH

A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Spruce

A Pair of large 19th Century stone Foo Lions from Southern China
A Pair of large 19th Century stone Foo Lions from Southern China

A Pair of large 19th Century stone Foo Lions from Southern China

Located in Westport, CT

Original pair of stone foo Lions once flanking the front entrance of a mansions in Southern China

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Large Pair of Meiping Shape Vases and Covers with Foo Lion Finials

Large Pair of Meiping Shape Vases and Covers with Foo Lion Finials

Located in Florence, IT

in white porcelain also know as Blanc de Chine. On its shoulders it has four lion faces with rings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ming Porcelain

19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops
19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops

19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops

Located in SOMIS, CA

A pair of very rare 19th century He Tian jade chops featuring carved foo dog lions. The He Tian

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Stone

19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco
19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco

19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco

Located in Werkendam, NL

This sculptured Foo Dog was traditionally used at the entrance gate of wealthy households. People

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Asian Foo Dogs
Pair of Asian Foo Dogs

Pair of Asian Foo Dogs

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 7 in D 5 in

Pair of Asian Foo Dogs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Highly decorative pair of Asian Foo lions in brown clay These are stamped and seem to have age but

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Ceramic Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs
Ceramic Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs

Ceramic Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs

Unavailable

H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in

Ceramic Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this magnificent pair of guardian foo lions. Beautifully crafted ceramic fired with

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely decorative and colorful pair of Chinese Sancai glazed statues in the form of foo dog

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Food Dogs on Pedestals
Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Food Dogs on Pedestals

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Food Dogs on Pedestals

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely decorative and colorful pair of Chinese Sancai glazed statues in the form of foo dog

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted
Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted

Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 48 in D 20 in

Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted

Located in SOMIS, CA

style which prefers a large undisturbed facade. Here we have a pair of Foo Dog lions occupying the main

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Bronze Lion of Foo Tablelamp, France, 1970
Midcentury Bronze Lion of Foo Tablelamp, France, 1970

Midcentury Bronze Lion of Foo Tablelamp, France, 1970

Located in Valladolid, ES

Awesome midcentury bronze Lion of Foo or dragon on base of black Bakelite and golden brass with an

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

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

A Pair of Marble Foo Lions
A Pair of Marble Foo Lions

A Pair of Marble Foo Lions

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H 39.5 in W 14 in D 21 in

A Pair of Marble Foo Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

symbolism. These majestic lion statues (also known as "Foo Dogs") stand as guardians of homes and important

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

A Pair of Carved Rosewood Foo Lions
A Pair of Carved Rosewood Foo Lions

A Pair of Carved Rosewood Foo Lions

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H 34 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

A Pair of Carved Rosewood Foo Lions

Located in Austin, TX

A charming pair of carved rosewood foo lions (aka foo dogs) set atop decorative carved columns

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Foo Lions
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Foo Lions

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Foo Lions

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H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in

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

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions
A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions

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H 16.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions

Located in Austin, TX

A well cast pair of bronze foo lions. Modeled after the imperial lions that guard

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

A Pair of Zisha (Purple Sand) Foo Lions
A Pair of Zisha (Purple Sand) Foo Lions

A Pair of Zisha (Purple Sand) Foo Lions

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H 13.25 in W 20 in D 14 in

A Pair of Zisha (Purple Sand) Foo Lions

Located in Austin, TX

A wonderfully animated pair of molded zisha (purple sand) foo lions (aka foo dogs). Mouths open and

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs
Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs

Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage glimmering shimmer solid white marble sculpture of a pair of marble Foo dogs. Also called

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Chinese 19th Century Pair of Protection Foo Lions
Chinese 19th Century Pair of Protection Foo Lions

Chinese 19th Century Pair of Protection Foo Lions

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H 13.78 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in

Chinese 19th Century Pair of Protection Foo Lions

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of protection Foo Lions made of color glazed ceramic. China, XIX century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Umber Glazed Porcelain Foo Lions
Pair of Chinese Umber Glazed Porcelain Foo Lions

Pair of Chinese Umber Glazed Porcelain Foo Lions

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a striking pair of Chinese umber glazed porcelain foo lions situated on similar plinths

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of ABCO Vintage Red Foo Dogs/Lions
Pair of ABCO Vintage Red Foo Dogs/Lions

Pair of ABCO Vintage Red Foo Dogs/Lions

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H 11 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Pair of ABCO Vintage Red Foo Dogs/Lions

By Alexander Backer

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking pair of vintage red Foo Dogs/Lions on a black base by Alexander Packer and company (ABCO

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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

Located in Poperinge, BE

A charming pair of blue Foo Dog figurines, small temple lions, made of turquoise-glazed Chinese

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Famille Jaune et Verte Foo Lions
A Pair of Famille Jaune et Verte Foo Lions

A Pair of Famille Jaune et Verte Foo Lions

Located in Austin, TX

A large pair of porcelain foo lions or foo dogs decorated in a pleasing combination of green and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Pair of Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Lions, 1980s
Pair of Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Lions, 1980s

Pair of Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Lions, 1980s

Located in Austin, TX

A striking pair of Vintage Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo dogs or guardian lions, circa

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Vintage Patinated Metal Foo Lion Sculptures
Pair Vintage Patinated Metal Foo Lion Sculptures

Pair Vintage Patinated Metal Foo Lion Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

Vintage patinated metal figures of seated foo lions, each in excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts
A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts

A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts

Located in London, GB

A Pair of C20th Decorative Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog/Lion Mounts. Nicely carved having

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Green Ceramic Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Green Ceramic Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Green Ceramic Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions

Located in Guaynabo, PR

foo dogs are lions that represent the yin (female) and yang (male). Prosperity, success, and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs
Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of large bronze Thai temple guardian foo lion dogs These are a very impressive pair of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai Medieval Animal Sculptures

Pair of Large Lively Buddha’s Lions / Foo Dogs Ceramic Sculptures
Pair of Large Lively Buddha’s Lions / Foo Dogs Ceramic Sculptures

Pair of Large Lively Buddha’s Lions / Foo Dogs Ceramic Sculptures

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a pair of shiny colorful hand painted ceramic heavy Foo Dogs sculptures. One of them has a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures
Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures

Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures

By Gold China

Located in Madrid, ES

Foo lions Pair of monumental blued bronze Khmer-style guardian sculptures, 20th century. On

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

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

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

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

Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed
Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed

Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed

Located in Miami, FL

Very decorative pair of Japanese crackle ware poly chrome warrior motif vases with high relief foo

Category

20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s

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

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely made and beautifully enameled pair. Symbolism: Fu dog, Foo dog or Lion dog, or

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Lion Foo dog guardian table lamps A very decorative and rare vintage pair of table lamps depicting

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions

Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions

Located in San Diego, CA

Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

with pierced geometric design. These lion dogs or Foo dogs are an architectural ornament used as

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands
Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands

Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions on wood stands, circa 1940. Very

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

depict a pair of Chinese temple Buddhist lions in the classical pose each sitting on a rectangular

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

. While often called foo dogs in the west, they are traditionally known in Chinese as Shi (Lion), and as

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

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

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

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

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing

Located in Bristol, GB

attention to detail throughout. Depicting one male and one female guardian lion. The male holding a ball

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

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 impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China

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

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

Located in Austin, TX

A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Poplar

Pair Vintage Foo Lions, Green and Yellow Glazed Ceramic , 1960's, Hong Kong
Pair Vintage Foo Lions, Green and Yellow Glazed Ceramic , 1960's, Hong Kong

Pair Vintage Foo Lions, Green and Yellow Glazed Ceramic , 1960's, Hong Kong

Located in Austin, TX

lions, also called foo dogs or foo lions, circa 1960's, Hong Kong. The pair of lions feature one male

Category

Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Qing Garden Ornaments

Materials

Ceramic

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Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

$8,600 / set

H 22.5 in W 10.5 in D 12.5 in

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his foot while the female has a baby foo dog on hers. Made in China, Late 19th Century. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

$1,950 / set

H 13.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning pair of glazed ceramic foo dogs. A chic deep green color with flashes of deep blue. Lots of intricate detail on the face and body. Areas of wear from age add to the effect. ...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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