Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, red lacquered wood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions
Category
1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of hand painted ceramic foo dogs made in Japan in the late 20th century. Retain original
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
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
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1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
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
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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They
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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Asian foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in bright clear colors. Two
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pair of Chinoiserie Blue and White Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of blue and white Foo Dogs. No chips or breaks.
Category
1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Fabulous colorful hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a ornate decoration on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a cinnabar body with colorful accents
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
displaying foo dogs spread to other parts of Asia, including Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Singapore. These
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Mid-20th Century Asian Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
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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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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Chinese, white, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a great pair of book ends or a fun decor item in any room!
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone foo dog carving.
Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930.
This is a small green and brown soapstone carving in relief with ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Soapstone
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners.
Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo dogs, one male and one female which were thought to protect the home from harmful spir...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
Japanese Three Authentic Bamboo Water Ladles "Hishaku" Fine Handcrafted Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is one set of three (3) authentic Japanese made bamboo water ladles -hishaku- handcrafted new quality and often seen in use at Buddhist, Shinto shrines, and private gardens.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
H 3 in W 16.5 in D 3 in
Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in porcelain depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian lions". Unsigned, artist unknown. White colored porcelain, glazed and standing on ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 4"W x 3"D x 3.5"H #3295
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
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...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Softwood
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
Wonderful craftsmanship with the hand carving that has gone into this pair, from the pa...
Category
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made of a hardstone, hand carved with fine detail and polished, dating to the mid 20th c...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Stone
H 4.38 in W 2.63 in D 2 in
Pair of Small Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of small patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 4.25" high x 2.5" deep x 3.5" w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
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....
Category
Early 20th Century French Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.
Category
20th Century Chinese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
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 Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Tsuchiya Koitsu Signed Japanese Early Showa Woodblock Print Snow at Miyajima
By Tsuchiya Koitsu
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed, beautiful image by renowned Japanese artist/printmaker Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949) titled "Snow at Miyajima" which features a tranquil lakeside snow scene. ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Paper
H 15.5 in W 20.9 in D 0.75 in
Pair Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Foo Dogs made of Marble - both are of nice weight and can also serve as either bookends, or paperweights.
The age and years of use they have done well, but have so...
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Marble
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Large Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a pair of yellow glazed vintage Japanese Foo dogs from the 1970s-1980s.
Category
1970s Japanese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, emerald green, ceramic foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Charcoal Gray Silk "Starburst & Foo-Dogs" Kimono
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed lined silk kimono features "Starburst & Foo Dogs" on the
Category
1970s Japanese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Pair of Porcelain Japanese Blue Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of handpainted blue Chinese porcelain Foo Dogs perched on a ball. The foo dogs are in the
Category
1960s Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Vintage Japanese Turquoise Glazed Komainu (Foo Dogs), circa 1960's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and colorful pair of vintage Japanese turquoise glazed biscuit porcelain komainu (foo dogs
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Four Foo Dogs Shishi Koma-Inu, Two Pair Glazed Works of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
; foo dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan—are often seen guarding shrines
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pair Bronze Finished Asian Lamps with Lionized Shih Tzus or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Buddhism, Foo Dogs are known as "lion of Buddha" or "Komainu" in Japan. They are often found guarding the
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Metal
Chinese White Marble Garden Stone Buddha Guan Yin with Attendants Hand-Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
is seated a top an angular pedestal with guardian foo dogs at the sides. It was likely in a private
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Marble
H 22 in W 15.5 in D 6 in
Old Garden Stone Guan Yin Buddha with Lovely Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
seated a top an angular pedestal with guardian foo dogs at the sides. It was likely in a private shrine
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Lg Stone "Double Buddha" Guan Yin Attendants Hand-Carved Old Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
the lower Buddha flanked by two guardian foo dogs. Two vertical bands on either side of the front
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Limestone
H 23.5 in W 18 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Foo Dogs Made in Japan Chinoiserie Vintage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of foo dogs. Made in Japan. No chips or breaks.
Category
1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of relatively tall Midcentury yellow ceramic foo dog or lion sculpture decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Toshikane Japanese Porcelain & Silver Foo Dog Cufflinks, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950's Japanese porcelain foo dog cufflinks set in silver by the Toshikane Company. The hand
Category
1950s Japanese Retro Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Silver
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Located in South Burlington, VT
dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan—are often seen guarding shrines, straddling
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze
Located in Topeka, KS
pair of made in Japan Komainu or Lion Dogs from the 1950-1960s. No, they are not Foo Dogs from China
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 6 in
Vintage Turquoise and Green Glaze Ceramic Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs, a Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of vintage mid-century Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs in ceramic with a primarily turquoise
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 6 in
Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and fabulous pair of Japanese yellow glazed Kutani style porcelain lion-dogs, komainu
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
H 20.25 in W 13.75 in D 11.5 in
Old Hand Carved Garden Stone Table and Stools 6 pcs solid limestone
Located in South Burlington, VT
of deer, birds, foo dogs and flowers. The table top has an aged patina from appropriate many decades
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Limestone
Old Chinese Hand Carved Marble Guan Yin Buddha with Lovely Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
below by guardian foo dogs at the sides. It was likely in a private shrine or special Buddhist garden
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Marble
Vintage Turquoise Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Lovely set of small food dogs in a ravishing turquoise color.
Category
1970s Japanese Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this beautiful pair of Andrea by Sadek Celadon foo dogs. Gorgeous light turquoise color
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Celadon
Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
is highly intricate and three dimensional, full of texture
+ Foo Dogs rest on thick acrylic
Category
1950s American Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Iron, Silver Leaf
SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
dimensional, full of texture
+ Foo Dogs rest on thick acrylic bases and are not attached
Category
1950s American Retro Japanese Foo Dogs
Materials
Iron, Silver Leaf
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Retro Japanese Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro Japanese foo dogs available for sale. Each of these unique retro Japanese foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, bronze and metal. Retro Japanese foo dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro Japanese foo dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern style is often sought at 1stDibs. Neiman Marcus produced beautiful retro Japanese foo dogs that are worth considering.
How Much are Retro Japanese Foo Dogs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,050, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $4,800 highest priced.