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Metal Foo Dog

20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor
20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor

20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor A stunning 20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor, a masterwork of later craftsmanship. This exqu...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Metal

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Sculptures, Brass-Bronze, Qing Period, Pair
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Sculptures, Brass-Bronze, Qing Period, Pair

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Sculptures, Brass-Bronze, Qing Period, Pair

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good PAIR of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of a brass-bronze metal alloy, with excellent detail, dating to the earl...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Metal, Brass

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful Thai or Khmer bronze verdigris and golden parcel-gilt Imperial guardian temple Singha lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it. Likely mid ...

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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Bronze

Vintage Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Incense Burner Form Qing Dynasty
Vintage Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Incense Burner Form Qing Dynasty

Vintage Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Incense Burner Form Qing Dynasty

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Introducing our "Vintage Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Incense Burner from the Qing Dynasty." This exquisite piece showcases the intricate craftsmanship of the era, featuring a detailed F...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Candle Sconces

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Metal, Enamel

Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian

Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare pair of Antique Shakudo Earrings from Japan depicting a Foo Dog or Dragon battling a Dragon. The extraordinary imagery is full of history, drama and mystique.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Dangle Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

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19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands
19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands

19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands

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H 19 in W 6 in D 6 in

19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands

Located in Hudson, NY

Hand-forged in Bronze, these ornate yet subtle candle-stands, sets the stage for Chinese Imperial guardians, lions, or “foo dogs”. At the top of the candle-stands, near the pricket, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Candlesticks

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Metal

Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s
Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s

Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s

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H 15 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Small gilt metal Foo Dog lamp, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

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Metal

Judith Leiber Unique Foo Dog Brooch Pendant Necklace ca 1980s
Judith Leiber Unique Foo Dog Brooch Pendant Necklace ca 1980s

Judith Leiber Unique Foo Dog Brooch Pendant Necklace ca 1980s

By Judith Leiber

Located in University City, MO

Judith Leiber Unique foo dog brooch / pendant necklace The versatile design transitions from an exotic brooch depicting an ornate gilt metal foo dog's head with sinuous chain ta...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Foo Dog Silk Metal Thread Indonesian Textile
Foo Dog Silk Metal Thread Indonesian Textile

Foo Dog Silk Metal Thread Indonesian Textile

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Indonesian silk textile with a foo dog on a yellow field. Measures: 16" x 36".

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Antique 19th Century Uzbek Japonisme Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Metallic Thread

Cloisonne Foo Dog Figure on Stand
Cloisonne Foo Dog Figure on Stand

Cloisonne Foo Dog Figure on Stand

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H 28 in W 11 in D 14 in

Cloisonne Foo Dog Figure on Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Turquoise decorated with deep blue dragons and red bats, gilt mane, muzzle, toes and collar. The shaped base with bands of pink lotuses and other motifs overall. Condition: A few ch...

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20th Century Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Enamel

Figural Bronzed White Metal and Champleve Jar with Foo Dog Finial, 20th Century
Figural Bronzed White Metal and Champleve Jar with Foo Dog Finial, 20th Century

Figural Bronzed White Metal and Champleve Jar with Foo Dog Finial, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Chinese bronzed white metal covered jar features champlevé in floral and foliate motif, lid with food dog finial, 20th century. Measures: 13" height x 8.5" diameter.

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20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Metal

Asian Tibetan Enamel Jeweled Kylin Foo Dog, 2
Asian Tibetan Enamel Jeweled Kylin Foo Dog, 2

Asian Tibetan Enamel Jeweled Kylin Foo Dog, 2

Located in Astoria, NY

Asian Tibetan assembled pair of enamel jeweled gilt metal Kylin foo dogs or guardian lions, one standing and one seated, both with removable head. Largest: 6" H x 5" W x 2.5" D.

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20th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Exotic C.1970 Crown Trifari Dragon Foo Dog Collar Necklace
Exotic C.1970 Crown Trifari Dragon Foo Dog Collar Necklace

Exotic C.1970 Crown Trifari Dragon Foo Dog Collar Necklace

By Trifari

Located in Atlanta, GA

Trifari's use of lipstick red enamel decoration on this gold metal 1970's dragon pendant necklace is a real stand out. The exotic motif combined with the collar style necklace is su...

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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gilt Foo Dog Lamps in the Manner of Tony Duquette, circa 1940s
Gilt Foo Dog Lamps in the Manner of Tony Duquette, circa 1940s

Gilt Foo Dog Lamps in the Manner of Tony Duquette, circa 1940s

By Tony Duquette

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of gilt Foo dog lamps, in the manner of Tony Duquette, circa 1940s. The foo dogs themselves probably originate from Thailand and may be much earlier than the 1940s when they wer...

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Vintage 1940s Thai Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Metal

Judith Leiber Gilt Metal Foo Dog Black Leather Belt c 1980s
Judith Leiber Gilt Metal Foo Dog Black Leather Belt c 1980s

Judith Leiber Gilt Metal Foo Dog Black Leather Belt c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

Judith Leiber Gilt metal foo dog black leather belt c 1980s The stylized belt buckle is adorned with a pair of ornate gilt metal foo dogs.

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1980s American Belts

1960s Chinese Metal Cooper Foo Dog Bookends, a Pair
1960s Chinese Metal Cooper Foo Dog Bookends, a Pair

1960s Chinese Metal Cooper Foo Dog Bookends, a Pair

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer an exquisite pair of foo dog bookends, circa the 1960s. Traditional Eastern culture blends with timeless style in this unique set of heavy-weight cooper ...

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chippendale Bookends

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Copper

Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage
Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage

Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Pair of Vintage Foo Dog Sculptures in Brass or Bronze This elegant pair of vintage Foo Dog sculptures was acquired from an estate sale in Bologna, Italy.

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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Lion Perfume Bottle, Vintage
Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Lion Perfume Bottle, Vintage

Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Lion Perfume Bottle, Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing figural perfume bottle, made in China, probably circa 1950s. Blue, red and white colored stones on silver tin. A beautiful display item in your collection.

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal

Metal Chinoiserie Foo Dog Coffee Table
Metal Chinoiserie Foo Dog Coffee Table

Metal Chinoiserie Foo Dog Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 38 in D 38 in

Metal Chinoiserie Foo Dog Coffee Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Metal foo dog coffee table with glass top and base, circa 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Blue Glazed Lamps
Pair of Blue Glazed Lamps

Pair of Blue Glazed Lamps

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H 29.5 in Dm 8 in

Pair of Blue Glazed Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The lamps have double sockets, new wiring, they sit on a metal base, and they have metal foo dog finials.

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Table Lamps

Pair Foo Dog Lamps
Pair Foo Dog Lamps

Pair Foo Dog Lamps

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H 20 in Dm 9 in

Pair Foo Dog Lamps

Located in Southampton, NY

Large pair 19th century porcelain urn foo dog motif lamps -- each unique, with brass hardware. overall height 32"

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Foo Dog Table Lamps
Pair of Foo Dog Table Lamps

Pair of Foo Dog Table Lamps

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H 32.75 in W 16 in D 9 in

Pair of Foo Dog Table Lamps

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

Pair of table lamps featuring patinated metal Foo dogs mounted on heavy Lucite bases. New custom silk shades. Top quality materials and craftsmanship. Price is for the pair. Shade me...

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1990s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair Imari Lamps w/Foo Dog Finials (GMD#2947)
Pair Imari Lamps w/Foo Dog Finials (GMD#2947)

Pair Imari Lamps w/Foo Dog Finials (GMD#2947)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

(Now on sale for 2,700.00pair incl.shades - reduced from 5,400.00) Pair Japanese Imari Lidded Urns Now Mounted As Lamps on Giltwood Bases. Original Foo Dog Figures Now As Finials. I...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps in the Manner of James Mont
Pair of Foo Dog Lamps in the Manner of James Mont

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps in the Manner of James Mont

By James Mont

Located in Raleigh, NC

These lamps are large and very heavy, cast in metal. The casting is very intricate and it is seamless; front is identical to the back. New black fabric shades have been added with ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

KJL Early Foo Dog Bangle
KJL Early Foo Dog Bangle

KJL Early Foo Dog Bangle

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H 3 in W 3 in D 1 in

KJL Early Foo Dog Bangle

By KJL

Located in New York, NY

60's Kenneth J. Lane or KJL Foo Dog Bangle with a lot of fabulousness going on!

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Vintage 1960s American Bangles

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pair of Tibetan Encrusted Turquoise and Coral Foo Dogs
Pair of Tibetan Encrusted Turquoise and Coral Foo Dogs

Pair of Tibetan Encrusted Turquoise and Coral Foo Dogs

Located in Jupiter, FL

Intricately detailed pair of hand crafted metal Tibetan foo dog incense burners. Each foo has been covered in dozens of red, black and turquoise faux stones by hand.

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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Metal Foo Dog For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic metal foo dog available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and brass, every metal foo dog was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer metal foo dog, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A metal foo dog made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. A well-made metal foo dog has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edwin Cole and Stiffel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Metal Foo Dog?

Prices for a metal foo dog can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $455 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,193.