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Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Marble Foo Dogs

$475 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Marble Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of mid-century hand carved marble foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with a beautiful color combination of tans and browns; the pair measure 11"W x 3"D x 4.25"H.

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

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China
Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

$30,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

Located in Stamford, CT

Great pair of monumental carved marble foo dogs from China. Each statue measures 63 x 26 x 37 and have substantial weight.

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20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

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Marble

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs

$375

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs

By Francis Valdemar von Platen Hallermund

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Chinese foo dogs, which I believe are book ends. I am not sure of the time period but they definitely have some age to them.. I am almost completely convinced that these are ...

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair
Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair

$1,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Featuring carved Foo Dogs and 2 custom c...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs

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Marble

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Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century
Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century

Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century

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H 3.75 in W 2.25 in D 3 in

Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this magnificent pair of Jadeite guardian foo dogs. They are a small simple pair done in the mid-20th century. The small wooden bases were hand carved. The foo dogs sit atop...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Pair of Vintage Quality Carved Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Quality Carved Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Quality Carved Marble Foo Dogs

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H 28 in W 11 in D 14.75 in

Pair of Vintage Quality Carved Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of vintage marble foo dogs with fine traditional form having powerful carving, great weight, and in overall good condition with one large chip to the corner of one base.

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20th Century Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Marble

Mid 19th Century Pair of Marble Foo Dogs
Mid 19th Century Pair of Marble Foo Dogs

Mid 19th Century Pair of Marble Foo Dogs

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H 12 in W 5 in D 7 in L 12 in

Mid 19th Century Pair of Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A lively pair of carved marble foo dogs, each seated on a decorated rectangular plinth.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

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Marble

Opposing Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs
Opposing Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs

Opposing Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs

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H 15 in W 9 in D 5.75 in

Opposing Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This pair of opposing Chinese foo dogs, dating to the mid-20th century or earlier, are carved from a single block of marble and can be used both indoors and outdoors.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs

Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs

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H 23 in W 9 in D 13 in

Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of hand carved solid Italian marble foo dogs. Chinese Buddhist temples and monasteries have been guarded by these traditional stone guardian lion sculptures for centuries.

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20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Stone

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

Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs

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H 45 in W 17 in D 21 in

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 guardian temple lions this size statuary is stately with finely detailed handcrafted...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Shizi Foo Lion Dogs Solid Marble
Chinese Shizi Foo Lion Dogs Solid Marble

Chinese Shizi Foo Lion Dogs Solid Marble

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H 24 in W 10 in D 14 in

Chinese Shizi Foo Lion Dogs Solid Marble

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of hand carved Chinese Marble Shizi Foo Lion/Dogs. This pair of statues has great detail and patina.

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Fine Pair of Chinese Export Marble Seated Foo Dogs
Fine Pair of Chinese Export Marble Seated Foo Dogs

Fine Pair of Chinese Export Marble Seated Foo Dogs

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H 26 in W 10 in D 14 in

Fine Pair of Chinese Export Marble Seated Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine pair of Chinese Export marble seated foo dogs, well carved, the male standing 26-inches high, the female 25.5-inches high, beautiful weathered patina.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

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H 59.75 in W 13.5 in D 15.75 in

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Pair of bronze cast Foo Dogs on a marble pedestal. The pair will guard your entryway or any space in your home.

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Pair of Antique White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850
Pair of Antique White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850

Pair of Antique White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850

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H 50 in W 20 in D 29 in

Pair of Antique White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a pair of antique white marble Chinese Foo dogs. Also known as Chinese "guardian lions," foo dogs have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tomb...

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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

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H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12.25 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 rectangular bases.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Pr. of 20th century Large White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs
Pr. of 20th century Large White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs

Pr. of 20th century Large White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs

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H 28.25 in W 11.5 in D 16.75 in

Pr. of 20th century Large White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pr. of 20th century finely carved large white marble Chinese foo dogs on attached elaborate plinths.

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20th Century Chinese Statues

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

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H 16.54 in W 6.5 in

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare pair of white marble 18th century Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is a...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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"

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H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 4 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. Dimensions: 4" x 3.25" x 6.75" (WIdth x Depth x Height)

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

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Marble

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs, a Pair
Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs, a Pair

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs, a Pair

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H 23.75 in W 23 in D 24 in

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs, a Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Featuring carved Foo Dogs and 2 custom...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs

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Pair of Alabaster Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Alabaster Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Alabaster Marble Foo Dogs

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H 2.75 in W 2 in D 4 in

Pair of Alabaster Marble Foo Dogs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of cream colored alabaster marble foo dogs sculptures/decorative objects.

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Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs

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H 20 in W 8 in D 10 in

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large and heavy pair of Chinese carved marble foo dogs from a block of marble.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Pair of 20th Century Carved Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of 20th Century Carved Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of 20th Century Carved Marble Foo Dogs

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H 26 in W 10 in D 14 in

Pair of 20th Century Carved Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

This is a nice pair of marble Foo Dogs for the front entrance of your home or garden.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs Sitting on Decorative Plinths, 20th Cent
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs Sitting on Decorative Plinths, 20th Cent

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs Sitting on Decorative Plinths, 20th Cent

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H 30 in W 11.5 in D 17.5 in

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs Sitting on Decorative Plinths, 20th Cent

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Chinese hand carved marble Foo dogs sitting on rectangular decorative carved plinths.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Pair Marble Foo Dogs
Pair Marble Foo Dogs

Pair Marble Foo Dogs

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H 6.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

Pair Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Vintage Foo Dogs made of Marble - both are of nice weight and can also serve as either bookends, or paperweights.

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20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures

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H 6 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage, pink raw marble ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!

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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs
Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs

Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs

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H 22 in W 8 in D 12 in

Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of carved marble foo dogs, also known as shishi or Chinese guardian lions, Asian, ca. 1930.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Other Statues

Materials

Marble

Marble Foo Dogs
Marble Foo Dogs

Marble Foo Dogs

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H 23 in W 15 in D 10 in

Marble Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Marble FOO Dogs keywords: Hollywood Regency, Asian, Foo Dogs

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20th Century American Statues

Materials

Marble

Pair of Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Marble Foo Dogs

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H 22 in W 9 in D 13.5 in

Pair of Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Solebury, PA

Pair of carved marble Foo dogs.Finely carved. Ex; Virginia estate.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Statues

Pair of Chinese Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Marble Foo Dogs

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H 13 in W 5 in D 7.5 in

Pair of Chinese Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Sarasota, FL

A pair of Chinese finely carved solid white marble foo dogs (guardian temple lions), female with cub under paw and male with ball under paw, mounted on rectangular plinth.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs

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H 22 in W 8.75 in D 12.5 in

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Miami, FL

Pair Chinese carved grey marble Foo dogs. H: 22" W: 8.75" D: 12.5

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs

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H 60 in W 8 in D 8 in

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Chinese Ming style carved grey marble Foo Dogs, carved from a single piece of marble.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese White Marble Foo Dogs, circa 1870
Pair of Chinese White Marble Foo Dogs, circa 1870

Pair of Chinese White Marble Foo Dogs, circa 1870

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H 31 in W 13 in D 19.5 in

Pair of Chinese White Marble Foo Dogs, circa 1870

Located in Sarasota, FL

A pair of 19th century Chinese carved white marble foo dogs

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Large Pair of White Marble Foo Dogs
Large Pair of White Marble Foo Dogs

Large Pair of White Marble Foo Dogs

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H 32 in W 13 in D 19 in

Large Pair of White Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful pair of White Marble Foo Dogs, part of Palm Beach Estate. Overall very good condition as they were in the covered patio area.

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Garden Ornaments

Pair of Large White Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Large White Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Large White Marble Foo Dogs

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H 48 in W 20 in D 28 in

Pair of Large White Marble Foo Dogs

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Pair of carved marble Foo Dog statues with exceptional detail. Once the guardians of ancient Buddhist temples, Foo Dogs are commonly seen placed at the entrances of businesses, templ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues

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Marble

Pair of Hand Carved Jade Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Hand Carved Jade Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Hand Carved Jade Chinese Foo Dogs

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H 7 in W 4.75 in D 2.75 in

Pair of Hand Carved Jade Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

• Measures: 4.75" W x 2.75" D x 7" H each • Pair of hand carved jade foo dogs • Marble base • Early 20th century • China.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade, Marble

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions

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H 19 in W 8.5 in D 10.25 in

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Ming style carved grey marble Imperial guardian lions (Foo dogs).

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20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Marble Foo Dogs

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H 16 in W 7.25 in D 10.75 in

Pair of Marble Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A hand-carved pair with excellent detail. Each figure is carved with a moveable ball in its "mouth". Male and female, each attached carved pedestal base.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Carved White Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Carved White Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Carved White Marble Foo Dogs

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H 17.5 in W 8 in D 12 in

Pair of Carved White Marble Foo Dogs

Located in Woodbury, CT

Each with a weathered surface. The male with his front right paw on a ball, as usual. The female her left paw upon a curled up baby foodog. Raised on highly decorated bases with tria...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Winged Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Winged Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Winged Foo Dogs

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H 35 in W 13 in D 18 in

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Winged Foo Dogs

Located in Cleveland, OH

Each substantial figure seated, with heads looking upward, carved in relief with wings, raised on lotus form bases supported by relief carved pups.  

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Pomona, CA

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H 22.84 in W 14.97 in D 20.87 in

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Located in London, GB

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H 6.89 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in

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Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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Located in Stamford, CT

This is a nice pair of bronze Foo Dogs with a male and female with baby. They would look great in a garden or entrance to your home or garden. Foo Dogs also known as Guardian Lions s...

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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H 5 in W 7 in D 6 in

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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

$4,800 / set

H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12 in

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate ...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat

Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat

$303,892 / set

H 75 in Dm 29 in

Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

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

$892Sale Price / set|30% Off

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 beautiful color combination of ochre, green, brown and blue. Foo dogs are symbolic, pro...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art
Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art

Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art

$74,000Sale Price|22% Off

H 180 in W 35 in D 35 in

Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall Message or Call us for details or to reserve... For the finest garden- a spiritual representatio...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18thc 29 Inch
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18thc 29 Inch

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18thc 29 Inch

$15,000 / set

H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18thc 29 Inch

Located in South Burlington, VT

Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

$22,282

H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Echt, NL

Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Egyptian Limestone Stele Fragment, 19th Dynasty, Deir el-Medina
Egyptian Limestone Stele Fragment, 19th Dynasty, Deir el-Medina

Egyptian Limestone Stele Fragment, 19th Dynasty, Deir el-Medina

$180,000

H 12.5 in W 16.2 in D 2.8 in

Egyptian Limestone Stele Fragment, 19th Dynasty, Deir el-Medina

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A dazzling and dynamic composition, this brightly illustrated limestone stele fragment is dedicated to 'Penbuy,' a noted craftsman working in the Valley of the Kings and part of the ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Armchairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Armchairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Armchairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

$2,304Sale Price|20% Off

H 37 in W 19 in D 23 in

20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Armchairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Brea, CA

20th century pair of mother of pearl inlay Chinese armchairs. Decorated all over with intricate beautiful floral designs, some designs are carved and some are painted.

Category

20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise
Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise

Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise, Circa 1807-10

$1,650,000

H 30.57 in W 20 in D 13.13 in

Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise

Located in New Orleans, LA

"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...

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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

Sold|$47,272

H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...

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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Hollywood Regency Marble Foo Dog Sculptures, Hand-Carved, China, 1950s
Hollywood Regency Marble Foo Dog Sculptures, Hand-Carved, China, 1950s

Hollywood Regency Marble Foo Dog Sculptures, Hand-Carved, China, 1950s

$12,000 / set

H 19 in W 8 in D 12 in

Hollywood Regency Marble Foo Dog Sculptures, Hand-Carved, China, 1950s

By Tony Duquette

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Hollywood Regency hand carved marble garden Foo Dog sculptures on marble plinth bases.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions
A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions

A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions

$28,500

H 58 in W 18 in D 30 in

A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions

Located in Dallas, TX

A large and impressive pair of palatial Chinese hand carved large and heavy Chinese lions. These lions were used as a symbol of good fortune and to keep away evil spirits . Very heav...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Marble

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Marble Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of marble foo dogs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique marble foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, marble and alabaster. Marble foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of marble foo dogs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern marble foo dogs are of considerable interest.

How Much are Marble Foo Dogs?

Prices for marble foo dogs start at $295 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $2,950.

Questions About Marble Foo Dogs

  • 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.

  • 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 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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