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Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of 20th Century Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of Chinese hand carved marble Foo dogs sitting on rectangular decorative carved plinths
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Vintage 1920s Statues

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Marble

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
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20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

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Marble

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
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20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Pair Marble Foo Dogs
Pair Marble Foo Dogs
H 6.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

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
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

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Marble

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Featuring carved Foo Dogs and 2 custom cut seat cushions. The marble back
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Marble

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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 purple and blue streaks China, 20th century Why we like them We love the opulence of ...
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Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
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Set of Four Porcelain White & Gold Foo Dogs
By Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of four white and gold ceramic Foo Dog table bases. Made in Spain by Bondia in the Hollywood Regency style. Ornate ceramic sculptures with detailed faces, mouths, bodies, and p...
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Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, red lacquered wood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; make a fun decor item in any room!
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Located in New York, NY
A Large 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase/Jar. Of baluster form this covered vase is truly exceptional in quality, condition and size. The body...
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Located in Paris, FR
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Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European pair of Foo Dogs from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of guardian lions from Europe, created of cast-stone, feature each dog in side-sitting position with expressi...
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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in porcelain depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian lions". Unsigned, artist unknown. White colored porcelain, glazed and standing on ...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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20th Century Chinese Statues

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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
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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
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Pair of bronze cast Foo Dogs on a marble pedestal. The pair will guard your entryway or any space
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Japonisme Statues

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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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Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in GB
Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious
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Pair of Carved Marble Fu Dogs on Pedestals
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Pair of Carved Marble Fu Dogs on Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are
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Pair of Carved Marble Fu Dogs on Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
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2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
Two monumental antique Chines Chinese foo dogs, circa last quarter 19th century. Made of white
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Featuring carved Foo Dogs and 2 custom cut seat cushions
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Chinese White Marble Garden Stone Buddha Guan Yin with Attendants Hand-Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
is seated a top an angular pedestal with guardian foo dogs at the sides. It was likely in a private
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Pair of Alabaster Marble Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of cream colored alabaster marble foo dogs sculptures/decorative objects. Each dog
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Pair of Alabaster Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Alabaster Marble Foo Dogs
H 2.75 in W 2 in D 4 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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Pair of 20th Century Carved Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Marble Foo Dogs, always standing in pairs who serve as guardians to prevent harmful things
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Late 20th Century Chinese Statues

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Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs Sitting on Decorative Plinths, 20th Cent
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Chinese hand carved marble Foo dogs sitting on rectangular decorative carved plinths. Early
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments

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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.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Pair of Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Marble Foo Dogs
H 16 in W 7.25 in D 10.75 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of green colored marble foo dogs sculptures, book ends or decorative objects. Nice addition
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

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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
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Pair of Very Old Carved Stone Foo Dog Architectural Remnants
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration a very fine pair of carved antique Foo Dogs. These
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Old Chinese Hand Carved Marble Guan Yin Buddha with Lovely Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
below by guardian foo dogs at the sides. It was likely in a private shrine or special Buddhist garden
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Statues

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Marble

Marble Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Marble FOO Dogs keywords: Hollywood Regency, Asian, Foo Dogs
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Marble Foo Dogs
Marble Foo Dogs
H 23 in W 15 in D 10 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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Pair of Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Marble Foo Dogs
H 22 in W 9 in D 13.5 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
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Pair of Chinese Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Marble Foo Dogs
H 13 in W 5 in D 7.5 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
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Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs
H 22 in W 8.75 in D 12.5 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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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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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
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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
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Pair of Hand Carved Jade Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
jade foo dogs • Marble base • Early 20th century • China.
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Pair of granite foo dogs from the Gurdon Wattles estate
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A wonderful pair of Chinese carved granite foo dogs originally from "Juanita", the Gurdon Wallace
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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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A great carved Cinese hardwood stand with inset marble top
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
of subtle , representing foo dogs [?] . Really the finest example of this sort of table that we have
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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

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Marble

Pair of Carved White Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Carved White Marble Foo Dogs
H 17.5 in W 8 in D 12 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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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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.