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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

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

H 10.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.13 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

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

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Foo Lions

H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates A stunning pair of Door plates, they
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

H 4 in Dm 11 in
Fine Pair of 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

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

Fine Pair of Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

H 29 in W 13 in D 18 in
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully decorative pair of porcelain foo dogs, or guardian lions, beautifully glazed with
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

H 13 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 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

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.

H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in
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 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

H 11 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
foo lion decoration. The vases have a baluster form with a large trumpet neck opening. The lacquered
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases

Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases

H 17 in W 8 in D 8 in
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 Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

H 39 in W 26 in D 16 in
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

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

H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
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

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
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

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique

H 23 in W 22 in D 35 in
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 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

H 32 in W 27 in D 16 in
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extraordinary 26" wide, 63 lb, heavy cast bronze Foo Dog lions. Each modeled on its side
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb

Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb

H 16.5 in W 26 in D 17 in
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

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Chinese foo dogs concrete statue guardians lions stone garden 32" These stone foo dogs
Category

Late 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden

H 32 in W 15 in D 19.5 in
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

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

H 13 in W 17 in D 9 in
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 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

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12.25 in
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

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

H 11.03 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in
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

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

H 18.25 in Dm 8.5 in
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

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

H 44 in W 26 in D 18.5 in
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

MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair
MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair

MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair

H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very large and expressive opposing Foo Lions in Granite with an overall gray-green
Category

20th Century Han Statues

Materials

Granite

Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures
Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures

Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures

H 37 in W 16 in D 32 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

Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions
Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions

Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions

H 4 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
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

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

H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in
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

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

H 16 in W 42 in D 16 in
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

H 20 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
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

Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 10.25 in
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
detailing, similarly styled pair, modeled as guardian foo lion, depicted with outstretched arched body
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

H 30 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
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

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

H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
Fabulous pair of table lamps featuring wonderfully decorative ceramic figures of foo dogs, or
Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

H 25.99 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
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

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

H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
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 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

H 10 in W 4 in D 5 in
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

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
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

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

H 13 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
White Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend from Japan
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain foo dog lion decorative object or bookend, circa early to mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

White Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend from Japan
White Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend from Japan

White Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend from Japan

H 7.25 in W 4.88 in D 3.13 in
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

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

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H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 23.23 in
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

Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece

Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece

H 14 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
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

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

H 13.25 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Kieselstein-Cord Guardian Lion Foo Dog Cufflinks & 4 Shirt Studs Set
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weighing an estimated 0.12 carats. Made in United States circa 2002. Protectors and guardians, Foo
Category

Early 2000s American Cufflinks

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Kieselstein-Cord Guardian Lion Foo Dog Cufflinks & 4 Shirt Studs Set
Kieselstein-Cord Guardian Lion Foo Dog Cufflinks & 4 Shirt Studs Set

Kieselstein-Cord Guardian Lion Foo Dog Cufflinks & 4 Shirt Studs Set

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of magnificent Chinese Stone Lion Statuary. They are hand carved from marble stone
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Stone

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

H 21 in W 8 in D 11 in
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

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

H 8.75 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in
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

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

H 10.25 in W 8 in D 12 in
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

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

H 8.67 in W 4.93 in D 7.09 in
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
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

H 23 in W 11 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

H 23 in W 12 in D 18 in
Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
noting that Foo dogs, or Guardian lions, hold profound significance in early Chinese culture, and they
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Pair of Chinese foo dogs

Pair of Chinese foo dogs

H 13.78 in W 13 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

H 10 in W 15.5 in D 9 in
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Located in Dayton, OH
32" Chinese concrete male foo dog Guardian lion statue sculpture Fu Feng Shui The perfect
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Concrete

Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui

Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui

H 32 in W 15 in D 19 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
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

Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China

Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China

H 8.25 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Pine

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

H 22.5 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
Chinese Export Style Blue and White Ceramic Foo Lion Garden Stools / Tables - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
tables. They depict running blue foo lions and have blue lion handles. They are in very good condition
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Style Blue and White Ceramic Foo Lion Garden Stools / Tables - 2
Chinese Export Style Blue and White Ceramic Foo Lion Garden Stools / Tables - 2

Chinese Export Style Blue and White Ceramic Foo Lion Garden Stools / Tables - 2

H 20 in Dm 16 in
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

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

H 6.3 in W 3.12 in D 3.12 in
Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A heavy vintage lost wax cast planter from the mid 20th century, with bronze patina and Foo dog
Category

Mid-20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs
Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs

Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs

H 18.5 in Dm 34.5 in
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Marble

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 14.5 in W 5.75 in D 4.5 in
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 Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 7 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in
Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs

Chinese Foo Dogs

H 22 in W 22 in D 14 in
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
around his neck indicates that he's been domesticated. Also known as shizi, fu dog lions such as this
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2

H 17 in W 7 in D 8 in
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Questions About Lions Of Foo
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are foo dogs made of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Lion of Lucerne symbolizes bravery and strength. It also represents that a soldier is willing to die rather than surrender. Also called the Dying Lion, the sculpture created by Bertal Thorvaldsen in 1818 and 1819 is a monument that honors the sacrifice of the Swiss Guards who died protecting King Louis XVI during the French Revolution in 1792. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • What do concrete lions mean?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What a concrete lion symbolizes is largely a matter of personal opinion. Buddhism links lions to peace and prosperity. In Renaissance Italy, they embodied wealth and power. Some people also associate them with royalty. You'll find a range of lion sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • What does a lion statue symbolize?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Depending on the culture, a lion statue can symbolize a variety of things. In Buddhist culture, lion statues bring peace and prosperity, while in China, the lion statues act as guardians. In Italy a lion statue symbolizes power and prestige. You’ll find a collection of lion statues from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What are Chinese guardian lions called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese guardian lions are called shishi or stone lions. In English, they are colloquially referred to as lion dogs or foo dogs. Shishi are typically made out of stone. On 1stDibs, find your own stone lions from top sellers around the world.
  • What does a gold lion ring mean?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gold lion ring can be a symbol of strength and leadership as well as a piece meant to bring protection to the wearer. Wearing it on the right hand can accentuate the meaning of the leadership qualities, while wearing it on the left hand emphasizes its protection qualities. Shop a range of authentic gold lion rings on 1stDibs.

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