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
Category
Vintage 1920s Statues
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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
Category
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
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
Category
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
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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
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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
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Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
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Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
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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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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
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Opposing Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
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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
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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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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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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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H 16.54 in W 6.5 in L 16.54 in
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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Pair of Carved Marble Fu Dogs on Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
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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
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Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Chinese White Marble Garden Stone Buddha Guan Yin with Attendants Hand-Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
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H 22 in W 15.5 in D 6 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
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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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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H 30 in W 11.5 in D 17.5 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.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
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Marble
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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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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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Pair of Very Old Carved Stone Foo Dog Architectural Remnants
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Marble Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Marble FOO Dogs
keywords: Hollywood Regency, Asian, Foo Dogs
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Located in Solebury, PA
Pair of carved marble Foo dogs.Finely carved. Ex; Virginia estate.
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Located in Sarasota, FL
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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
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
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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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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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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
- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 is the meaning of foo dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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 are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional 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, 2022Chinese 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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