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Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Massive Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of massive mid-century polychrome glazed "famile jaune et verte" porcelain foo dogs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Massive Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Massive Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
$2,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 16 in W 15 in D 5 in
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in Torino, IT
Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in Torino, IT
Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

A Grouping of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs - A Set of 4
Located in Charleston, SC
Great grouping of four mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple dogs create a harmonious and powerful aura, carrying the essence
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Located in Long Island City, NY
polychrome image of Foo dogs surrounded by a blossoming flower pattern on white ground made in the Cloisonne
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Buddhist Foo Dogs Polychrome porcelain Japan, Meiji era (1868 – 1912), circa late 19th
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare and important pair of early 20th century Chinese Export polychrome ceramic foo dogs. Both in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Lidded Vases
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
-painted polychrome decoration of flowers and foo dogs – mythical lion-like creatures that symbolise
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20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Lidded Vases
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Lidded Vases
$1,820 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 9.06 in

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Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Very fine large pair of polychrome glazed porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 18th-19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Polychrome Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th-19th century Chinese hand painted polychrome porcelain foo dogs. Unmarked.
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Chinese carved foo dogs.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
H 9.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set
Located in New York, NY
A 10 piece Ashworth porcelain cabaret set with polychrome decoration of foo dogs & gilt brocade on
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Antique 19th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th Century Chinese carved polychrome Foo Dogs.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Very Fine Pair of Foo Dogs
Located in North Miami, FL
Delicate hand-painting on these very fine polychrome Foo Dogs from a Palm Beach estate.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Very Fine Pair of Foo Dogs
Very Fine Pair of Foo Dogs
H 12 in W 5 in D 5 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Foo Dog Totems
Located in New Orleans, LA
Symbolic of the Chinese concept of yin and yang, this pair of polychrome foo dogs represent totems
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Qing Dynasty Chinese Foo Dog Totems
Qing Dynasty Chinese Foo Dog Totems
H 8 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of polychrome carved wood foo dogs. Original paint and surface, great size.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Vintage Pair of Ceramic Glaze Polychrome Chinese foo dog sculptures. Features a color palette of
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Export Polychrome Ceramic Foo Dogs with Egg & Spinach Glaze
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of Kangxi Style Polychrome Ceramic Foo Dogs With Egg and Spinach Glazed Decor. Qing
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of poly-chrome hand carved gilt wood Chinese foo dogs, circa late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of Japanese Shinto guardian lion dogs, called" komainu", in carved, gilded and polychromed
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
H 13.25 in W 12 in D 6.75 in
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
known as Foo Dogs. Decorated in the Majolica style bright green and yellow toned overglaze polychrome
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger
Located in Long Island City, NY
made in the Cloisonne technique. The borders are decorated with polychrome images of Foo dogs. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel, Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Great detail and a
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed "famile jaune et verte" porcelain foo dogs, circa 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese polychrome foo dogs, circa 1890.
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Antique 1890s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Large Scale Polychrome Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very fine pair of large, Chinese ceramic polychrome glazed dogs of foo mounted on rectangular
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Vintage Pair of Ceramic Glaze Polychrome Chinese foo dog sculptures. Features a color palette of
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Incense Censer Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic pair of mid-century Chinese ceramic polychrome incense censer foo dogs, circa 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Enamel

Midcentury Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of polychrome highly decorated foo dogs with hand applied details.
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs
Located in Woodstock, NY
A matched pair of small wooden Foo dog statuettes, retaining their original painted surface.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1960s Blue and Green Polychrome Foo Dogs, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous pair of 1960s polychrome blue and green foo dogs. Marked: Japan. Fairly heavy.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Shanxi Foo Dogs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Foo Dog ( 2 available priced and sold separately)
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Shanxi Foo Dogs
Shanxi Foo Dogs
H 19.5 in W 17.5 in D 10.25 in
Pair of 18th-19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Polychrome Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th-19th century Chinese hand painted polychrome porcelain foo dogs. Unmarked.
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Polychrome Glazed Antique Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

A Pair of Chinese Polychrome Decorated Seated Foo Dogs, 20th c.
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Polychrome Decorated Seated Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Superb Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Southfield, MI
Fantastic pair of circa 1860 provencial Qing Dynasty foo dogs rendered in polychrome hand carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Statues

Chinese Pair of Yellow and Green Foo Dogs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese pair of porcelain multi-colored foo dogs; the female is yellow and the male is green. They
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Red and Blue Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of hand-painted polychrome Chinese foo dogs having a white ground colour decorated with red
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Lacquer Garden Seats Carved As Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Japanese lacquer garden seats carved as foo dogs, with polychrome lacquered saddles.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Patio and Garden Furniture

Vintage Pair of Chinese Ceramic Glaze Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Chinese ceramic glaze polychrome foo dogs.        
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of hand-painted polychrome Chinese foo dogs, the male with a paw on a ball and the female
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Foo Dogs
H 8.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Pair Of Ceramic Glaze Polychrome Chinese foo dog sculptures. Features a color palette of
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Both of them are playing with a ...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China. The delightful foo lions, also referred to as foo dogs, crafted as joss (incens...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Red Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1920s Red lacquered carved walnut, with hand pai...
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Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Copper, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
$85,000 / set
H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 6 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measure...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique colored glaze ceramic lion statuary are hand made and hand carved in Museum quality. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainla...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Pair Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Porcelain Vases 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of Monumental antique Chinese late Qing dynasty period Famille Rose Porcelain vases. The vases of baluster form with applied handles modeled as dragons, each vase is ver...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Colorful Pair of Asian Foo Dogs Believed to be Chinese circa 1960s or Earlier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful Pair of Asian Foo Dogs, believed to be Chinese, circa 1960s or earlier.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC. The sphinxes of the Serape...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
$875,000
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3.5" deep x 4.75" wide. #...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mid 20th century glazed terracotta foo dogs with a great colors. This is a good looking pair of Foo Dogs and a nice size for any room. Foo Dogs also known as Guardian Lions s...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
$3,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 26.5 in W 17 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and are looking si...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
$27,500 / set
H 21 in W 24 in D 14 in
Pair Mid Century Ceramic Foo Dogs on Base
Located in Troy, MI
Acquired at a US estate sale, these porcelain Chinese foo dogs date from the 1960s. Dogs are glazed in green and yellow and sit on separate bases. Measurements shown are of dogs on b...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Mid Century Ceramic Foo Dogs on Base
Pair Mid Century Ceramic Foo Dogs on Base
$645 / set
H 14.5 in W 5.5 in D 8 in
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Polychrome Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of polychrome foo dogs available for sale. The range of distinct polychrome foo dogs — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Polychrome foo dogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Polychrome foo dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Polychrome Foo Dogs?

Polychrome foo dogs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,950, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $13,885.
Questions About Polychrome Foo Dogs
  • 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
    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
    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.