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Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

$600 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed porcelain foo dogs, circa 1950s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of tan and brown; the pair measure 13" W x 6" D x 7.5" H.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

$950 / set

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.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Massive Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Massive Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Massive Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off

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, circa 1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900

$4,179 / set

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 pup the other male with front paw resting on pierced ball, decorated in overglaze en...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900

$4,179 / set

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 pup the other male with front paw resting on pierced ball, decorated in overglaze en...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

A Grouping of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs - A Set of 4
A Grouping of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs - A Set of 4

A Grouping of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs - A Set of 4

$325 / set

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 and a beautiful color combination of green, brown, cream and blue The largest measu...

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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
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

$1,895 / set

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs,"...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Large Chinese Polychromed Carved Wood Foo Dogs 20thC
Pair Of Large Chinese Polychromed Carved Wood Foo Dogs 20thC

Pair Of Large Chinese Polychromed Carved Wood Foo Dogs 20thC

$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Of Large Chinese Polychromed Carved Wood Foo Dogs 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

A distinguished pair of Chinese carved wood Foo Dogs, dating to the 20th Century, presents a captivating example of traditional Asian decorative art.

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons
Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons

Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons

$788Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Pair of Superb Antique Chinese Hsien Feng - Xianfeng - Period Polychrome Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons. Wonderful polychrome colors and useful size.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone, Enamel

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

$14,512 / set

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 traditional dress and modelled with open mouths and seated, one with a paw resting...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Lidded Vases
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Lidded Vases

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Lidded Vases

$1,190 / set

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Lidded Vases

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This pair of exquisite lidded Chinoiserie vases, or ginger jars, features an intricate, hand-painted polychrome decoration of flowers and foo dogs – mythical lion-like creatures that...

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20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

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Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900

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H 23 in W 10.5 in D 8 in

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 with front paw resting on a movable pierced reticulated ball on stem, decorated in ov...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

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H 9.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

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

Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set
Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set

Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set

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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 black ground.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

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H 13 in W 14 in D 9 in

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th Century Chinese carved polychrome Foo Dogs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Foo Dog Totems
Qing Dynasty Chinese Foo Dog Totems

Qing Dynasty Chinese Foo Dog Totems

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H 8 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 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 of protection and prosperity.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs

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H 27.5 in W 13.38 in D 18 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.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs - a Pair
Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs - a Pair

Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs - a Pair

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H 8.5 in W 5 in D 9 in

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 cream, green blue and brown. this pair has a nice size that could be use on a firepla...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs
Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs

Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs

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H 14.5 in W 15 in D 8.5 in

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. This massive and unusual pair are finely crafted with hand carved "pearls of wisdom" i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

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H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A large pair of unique and very decorative 20th century ceramic Imperial Guardian Lions, commonly known as Foo Dogs. Decorated in the Majolica style bright green and yellow toned ove...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century
Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century

Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century

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H 12.36 in W 9.88 in

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 century Satsuma Kilns 12 3/8 x 9 5/8 inches This exquisite pair of Japanese Foo-dogs ...

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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs

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H 12 in Dm 12 in

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs

Located in Long Island City, NY

The plate is enameled with a polychrome image of Foo dogs surrounded by a blossoming flower pattern on white ground made in the Cloisonne technique.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger
Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger

Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger

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H 24 in Dm 24 in

Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger

Located in Long Island City, NY

The borders are decorated with polychrome images of Foo dogs. The backside of the ware is decorated with polychrome floral, foliage, swirl, and scaly ornaments made in the same techn...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

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H 8 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

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 beautiful color combination of yellow, green and brown; the pair measure 9" W x 6.5" D x...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

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H 10 in W 12 in D 8.5 in

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 green, brown, cream and blue; the pair measure 12" W x 8....

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

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H 9 in W 15.5 in D 7.5 in

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 ...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

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H 7.5 in W 13 in D 6 in

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.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

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H 8.75 in W 14 in D 5 in

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.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, circa 1890
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, circa 1890

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, circa 1890

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H 9.5 in W 3 in D 2 in

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Chinese polychrome foo dogs, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Large Scale Polychrome Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Large Scale Polychrome Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

Large Scale Polychrome Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

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H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

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 pedestals one with a raised paw resting on a puppy and another resting on a ball.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs - a Pair
Large Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs - a Pair

Large Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs - a Pair

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H 12 in W 10.5 in D 7 in

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 cream, green blue and brown. this pair has a substantial size that could be use on a ...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Polychromed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of Two
Vintage Asian Polychromed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of Two

Vintage Asian Polychromed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of Two

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H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in

Vintage Asian Polychromed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of Two

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This charming pair of vintage ceramic Foo Dogs (Guardian Lions) captures the vibrant artistic tradition of Chinoiserie and Asian decorative arts.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Incense Censer Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Incense Censer Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Incense Censer Foo Dogs

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H 9 in W 14 in D 5 in

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. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of yellow, green and brown; the pair mea...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Midcentury Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Midcentury Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

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H 8 in W 5 in D 11 in

Midcentury Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of polychrome highly decorated foo dogs with hand applied details.

Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair
Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

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H 14 in W 5.75 in D 9 in

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Shisa Polychromed Glazed Foo Dogs, also known as Fu dogs.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs
Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs

Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs

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H 3 in W 4 in D 2 in

Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs

Located in Woodstock, NY

A matched pair of small wooden Foo dog statuettes, retaining their original painted surface.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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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.

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