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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

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Bronze

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

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Ceramic

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

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Earthenware

Pair of 20th Century Italian Terracotta Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
A fabulous large pair of Italian terracotta Fu dogs. The opposing pair are ornately handmade and
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20th Century Italian Ming Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE Dimensions: 38 cm, 15” High
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
caravans. Made during the late Ming dynasty, circa 16th-17th century. They are in very well preserved
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

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Stone

PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Metal

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
temples. The temple guardian has a peaceful and smiling face. He is dressed in armor. The dogs of Fô are
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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Wool

Pair of Chinese Shiwan Guangdong Red Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese red porcelain foo dogs with spirited expressions, detailing, and shiwan town in
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Blue and White Lucky Foo Dog and Coral Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain ginger jar table lamp mounted on Ming style brass
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20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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 with Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
perfect piece for a lasting appeal. From fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Pictorial Rug, Bai Niao Chao Feng, Birds Saluting the Phoenix
Located in Dallas, TX
—including rabbits, goats, dogs, and horses—set against a patchwork of diamond lattices, scales, fretwork and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
 Ming dynasty, when the Gods of the three stars were represented in human form for the first time. One
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

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Wood, Paint

Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
compressed globular body encircled by eight mystical beasts of monkeys, Rabbits, deer, lions, dogs and cats
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Vases

Materials

Pottery

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Chinoiserie Panel Hand Painted Wallpaper on Gold Metallic, Accept Custom Size
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Copper, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 in
Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of French antique kerosene lamps. The bronze paunch is decorated with birds on branches and flowers in Chinese style. What makes these lamps stunning is the multicolored brown, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents. This pair from 1910s or earlier.
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
H 14.75 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Vintage Chinese Dragon Ceramic Garden Stool Drum Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning mid century Chinese chinoiserie style ceramic garden stool with carved dragons in the clouds all around. No hallmarks at bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Stools

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Ceramic

Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks or Lamp Bases
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning pair of French antique foo fu dog candlesticks or lamp bases, glazed in a bright turquoise. This pair may be unwired and rewired for use as lamps, or used to hold candles....
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Early 20th Century French Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Garden Stools Side Tables with Dragons
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain garden stools with intricate hand painted motif of dragons, fish and flowers. Pierced detail at top and sides. Each piece is incis...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Stools

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
A superb tall 104 inch kasuga stone lantern depicting the 12 signs of zodiac Call or message us for details. Japan, a Fine tall kasuga granite stone lantern with a beautifully car...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with colorful glaze polychrome and gold accents.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 7 in
Deruta, Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase, Figure of a Dragon, Italy, 1960s
By Deruta
Located in Roma, IT
Bellissimo vaso in stile RAFFAELLO , raffigurante un Drago Deruta, Italy, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Large Chinese Pale Celadon Crackle Glaze Dragon Vases, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very large and stunning pair of late 19th century Chinese Pale Celadon Crackle Glazed Dragon and Flaming Pearl Vases. The well-sculpted dragons are applied to the body of t...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
By Aerozon
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german hand-painted glazed porcelain foo dog perfume lamp/incense burner by Aerozon By: Aerozon Material: porcelain, ceramic, enamel, paint Technique: molded, pressed, enam...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

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Enamel

Pair of Chinese Painted Ceramic Figures Depicting a Yellow Robed Emperor
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Chinese painted ceramic identical figures in a matte glaze, depicting a mustached, hatted emperor in a formal elaborate yellow robe with dragon medallion, his left arm cradli...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a Tang horse, an elephant, and a hippo. The largest is the Tang horse at 8cm x 6cm x 2.2cm, and the smallest is the elephant at 6....
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Stone, Jade

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of yellow, green and brown; the pair measure 15.5"W x 7.5"D ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Set of Two Decorative Turquoise Blue Ceramic Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room! Size given in measurements section ref...
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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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

Ming Glazed Terracotta Architectural Sculpture of a Dragon Fish
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
instead reflect an agglomeration of features in the same way that “foo dogs” resemble lions; it possesses
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Terracotta

Pair of Ming Glazed Terracotta Temple Wall Tiles Depicting a Dragon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. As emperor, he
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of large fierce-looking and colorful Chinese Ming style pottery Buddhistic lions or foo dogs
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

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
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

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Located in London, GB
stone lions or shishi. They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs.
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20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures

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Limestone

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
H 17.33 in W 8.67 in D 10.24 in
Large Pair of Delft Chinoiserie Decorated Covered Octagonal Baluster Jars
By AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Austin, TX
manganese red in the Ming transitional style with scenes of courtiers and attendants in a garden landscape
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Tin

Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
dogs around the sun. Complete with meticulous detail work, from their bulging and intense eyes to their
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Pair of Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Lions, 1980s
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Vintage Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo dogs or guardian lions, circa
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
peacock symbolizes dignity and beauty. In China, the bird was a symbol of the Ming Dynasty, representing
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinese Art Deco Style, Chinoiserie Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
that’s flexible enough for nearly any space. From fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Mandarin Rug with Manchester Wool and Chinoiserie Art Deco Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of chinoiserie chic style rugs like this. Well suited
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gold and Purple Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of Chinese Art Deco style rugs like this. Well
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
Located in Miami, FL
as stone lions or "Shishi". Foo Dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are meant to
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Antique 1880s North American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, while the edges of the field are lined with nature scenes. Four Fu-dogs sitting beneath Chinese pine
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

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

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

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Terracotta

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

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Ceramic

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

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Stone

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 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

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Majolica, Terracotta

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

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Porcelain

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

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Majolica, Terracotta

Ming Dynasty Temple Bronze Candle Pricket, 16th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Ming period temple bronze candle pricket, circa 16th Century. Whimsical dragon food dogs holding a
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Qing Foo Dogs Incense Burner
Located in Dallas, TX
Bronze Gilt and lacquered Incense Burner Qing Dynasty, Circa 1880 Ming Style A whimsical and
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Polychromed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs on Stands-Green, Yellow, Red
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese polychromed porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions on stands. Their front legs are
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Fô Lions, Smoky Quartz on Base, 19th Century, Ming Dynasty Style
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
man to drive out evil spirits. Period: 19th century - Style: Ming Dynasty Dimensions: without the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XIV Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Quartz

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of Chinese molded stone guardian foo lions or foo dogs. Each with expressive faces
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20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese very large Quanyin with Ming Mark incised.
Located in Vancouver, BC
glaze. Incised Ming Mark , Fujian Province and the area it was made. Blanc de Chine From
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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
H 22 in W 8.75 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dogs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A wonderful pair of Chinese cast iron foo dogs retaining traces of original gilt decoration.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dogs
Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dogs
H 10.75 in W 8 in D 10.75 in
Beautiful large Chinese Ming seated Guanyin on antique stand
By Fujian
Located in Vancouver, BC
Statue of Guan Yin, Ming Dynasty. Blanc de Chine (French for "White from China") is the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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 Antique Chinese Foo Dog Roof Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique Chinese “foo dogs” roof tiles. Rare pair of foo dog tiles in stunning green and
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Ming Ceramics

Materials

Clay

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

Large, Gilt Bronze Qing Dynasty Temple Censer
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
based on ancient Chinese forms, unearthed during the Ming and Qing dynasties and replicated with fine
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Antique 19th Century Urns

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Blanc-de-chine figure with three legged toad.
Located in Vancouver, BC
terms. It has been produced from the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) to the present day. Large quantities
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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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.