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Satsuma Foo Dog

Meiji Satsuma Earthenware Urn or Vase with Foo Dog Sculpture, circa 1880
By Satsuma
Located in Atlanta, GA
upturned handles and intricately sculpted lid, crowned with a striking Foo dog or dragon figure, amplify
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Meiji Satsuma Earthenware Urn or Vase with Foo Dog Sculpture, circa 1880
Meiji Satsuma Earthenware Urn or Vase with Foo Dog Sculpture, circa 1880

Meiji Satsuma Earthenware Urn or Vase with Foo Dog Sculpture, circa 1880

$7,500
H 18.5 in W 12.63 in D 8.69 in
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Colorful Foo Dog Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Fabulous colorful hand painted Satsuma porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a colorful decoration
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Colorful Foo Dog Statue
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Colorful Foo Dog Statue

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Colorful Foo Dog Statue

$374 Sale Price
25% Off
H 5 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in
Large Hand Decorated Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog
Located in Tarry Town, NY
and artistic mastery. Crowning the lid is a majestic and intricately detailed Foo dog, symbolizing
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Early 20th Century Asian Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Large Hand Decorated Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog
Large Hand Decorated Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog

Large Hand Decorated Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog

$3,400
H 28 in Dm 15 in
Exceptional Large Satsuma Vase with Cover
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and large Satsuma vase with cover with foo dog finial, finely enameled and gilt
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Large Satsuma Vase with Cover
Exceptional Large Satsuma Vase with Cover

Exceptional Large Satsuma Vase with Cover

$3,500
H 24.5 in Dm 9 in
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Tripod Censer
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality Japanese Meiji period Satsuma tripod censer with a foo dog finial. wonderful
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Tripod Censer
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Tripod Censer

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Tripod Censer

$1,800
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 9 in

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Large Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn Vase with Foo Dog, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning large antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma covered urn vase with foo dog, 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Asian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn Vase with Foo Dog, 19th Century
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn Vase with Foo Dog, 19th Century

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn Vase with Foo Dog, 19th Century

H 23 in W 12.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
By Japanese Studio, Satsuma
Located in Houston, TX
period palace urn with foo dog handles. This gorgeous Asian Satsuma style urn is beautifully decorated in
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles

19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles

H 17.5 in W 20.75 in D 13.5 in
Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Koro Covered Urn with Foo Dog Handles and Cover
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Koro Covered Urn with Foo Dog Handles and Cover Stock Number
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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Koro Covered Urn with Foo Dog Handles and Cover
Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Koro Covered Urn with Foo Dog Handles and Cover

Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Koro Covered Urn with Foo Dog Handles and Cover

H 24 in W 19 in D 15 in
Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Covered Vase
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma tripod covered vase with foo dog handles and finial.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Covered Vase
Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Covered Vase

Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Covered Vase

H 39.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Large Important Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Important Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog. Large impressive Japanese Meiji
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Important Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog
Large Important Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog

Large Important Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog

H 25 in Dm 11 in

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Satsuma Foo Dog For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic satsuma foo dog available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and enamel, every satsuma foo dog was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect satsuma foo dog — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A well-made satsuma foo dog has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Satsuma are consistently popular.

How Much is a Satsuma Foo Dog?

A satsuma foo dog can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,225, while the lowest priced sells for $3,200 and the highest can go for as much as $10,771.
Questions About Satsuma Foo Dog
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are foo dogs made of?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    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.

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