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Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian
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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
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs with Good Detail and colour, early 20thC
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Chinese foo dogs are cast in the Ming style but we date them later, to the early 20th Century, late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs with Good Detail and colour, early 20thC
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs with Good Detail and colour, early 20thC

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs with Good Detail and colour, early 20thC

H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Located in Milan, IT
drawn lion dogs, auspicious symbols of protection and power, flanking a lotus flower with tendrils
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

W 25.6 in L 26.38 in
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
, Chinese Export, Asian Antique, Asian Modern, Japanese, Qing and Ming. From fabulous foo dogs to playful
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence

W 132 in L 173 in

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Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
guard outside of Buddhist temples, by the time of the Ming dynasty, when this work was created, the dogs
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty
Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty

Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty

H 15.25 in W 8.6 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Ming Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of late Ming carved elmwood Fu dogs with carved manes, up-curled tails and open mouths.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Elm

Pair of Ming Fu Dogs
Pair of Ming Fu Dogs

Pair of Ming Fu Dogs

H 11.25 in W 10 in D 24 in
Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Heavy and stately Chinese sculptures from the Ming Period, 18th century or earlier
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs
Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs

Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs

H 17.5 in W 21.75 in D 10 in
Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Low fired ceramic Chinese "Ming" style pair matching Foo Dogs with beautiful cracked and dripped
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs

Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs

H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Pho dog is an original decorative object realized during the Ming dynasty by oriental
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty
Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in
Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of late Ming Early Qing Dynasty pottery green glazed Foo dogs or lions from circa
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs

Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs

H 6 in Dm 3 in
Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lucky pair of green glazed foo dogs or foo lions depicted on stands. One dog is holding a ball the
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands
Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands

Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands

H 13 in W 9 in D 5 in
Stone Archaic China Lions or Dogs Foe Sculpture, probably Ming Dinasty
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique pair of stone lions or Foe dogs, probably Ming Dinasty (1358-1644) - They can be placed on
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Stone Archaic China Lions or Dogs Foe Sculpture, probably Ming Dinasty
Stone Archaic China Lions or Dogs Foe Sculpture, probably Ming Dinasty

Stone Archaic China Lions or Dogs Foe Sculpture, probably Ming Dinasty

H 11.82 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Foo Dogs Chinese sancai architectural roof tiles in green and mustard / orange shades. Antique
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Chinese glazed turquoise porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. Male and female with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 16.5 in W 21 in D 11 in
Pair of Large Italian Majolica Foo Dogs, 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding pair of glazed terracotta Italian Majolica Foo Dogs. Dating to the 1950's and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Pair of Large Italian Majolica Foo Dogs, 1950s
Pair of Large Italian Majolica Foo Dogs, 1950s

Pair of Large Italian Majolica Foo Dogs, 1950s

H 35.44 in W 14.18 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of vintage or antique Chinese Food Dog figures. Features two dogs with their
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians
Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians

Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians

H 12 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
Large Scale Italian Terracotta Foo or Temple Dogs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of large scale foo dogs. They have a Majolica style painted finish that is hand
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Large Scale Italian Terracotta Foo or Temple Dogs, a Pair
Large Scale Italian Terracotta Foo or Temple Dogs, a Pair

Large Scale Italian Terracotta Foo or Temple Dogs, a Pair

H 28 in W 18 in D 12 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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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

H 22 in W 8.75 in D 12.5 in

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Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

H 10 in W 4 in D 7 in
1920's Chinese Art Deco Carpet Inspired by Walter Nichols with Jazz Age Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
77452 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'11 x 11'06. Like a moonlit garden glimpsed through the veil of twilight, this hand-knotted wool precious antique Chinese Art Deco rug unfurls w...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920's Chinese Art Deco Carpet Inspired by Walter Nichols with Jazz Age Style
1920's Chinese Art Deco Carpet Inspired by Walter Nichols with Jazz Age Style

1920's Chinese Art Deco Carpet Inspired by Walter Nichols with Jazz Age Style

W 107 in L 138 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 bronzed metal. The lions are depicted sitting with one having a paw on a ball or o...
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
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze and Inlaid Glass Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhat...
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

H 17 in W 14 in D 6 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 with large turned head with open jaw, bulging eyes and curly eyebrows, framed by a ...
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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
Late 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Dragon Throne Back
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Dragon Throne Back
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Dragon Throne Back
Late 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Dragon Throne Back

Late 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Dragon Throne Back

W 28 in L 28 in
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
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

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

H 4.3 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Rug, 19th Century This classic Chinese throne back draws three five-clawed dragons against a golden ground. The bottom border has ‘magic mountain’ imager...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Rug, 19th Century
Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Rug, 19th Century

Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Rug, 19th Century

W 26 in L 26 in
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese bronze Foo dogs, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century

H 7 in W 9 in D 4.25 in
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Chinese Pictural Embroidery with Silk and Metal
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite Early 20th Century Chinese Embroidery Discover a stunning piece of art from the early 20th century – a Chinese embroidery masterpiece. This work of art features a mythologi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Metal

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Chinese Pictural Embroidery with Silk and Metal
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Chinese Pictural Embroidery with Silk and Metal

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Chinese Pictural Embroidery with Silk and Metal

W 32.29 in L 17.72 in
18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
Located in Milan, IT
A very rare Imperial Ningxia throne cover from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, distinguished by an exquisitely drawn lion dog, which is an auspicious symbol of protection an...
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Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

W 26.38 in L 26.38 in
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

H 29 in W 27 in D 14 in
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Ming Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of ming dogs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, terracotta and wood, all ming dogs available were constructed with great care. Ming dogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Ming Dogs?

Prices for ming dogs start at $399 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $3,500.