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Shi Shi Dogs

Large Japanese Hirado Porcelain Blue & White Shi Shi Dog Group, Meiji Period
Large Japanese Hirado Porcelain Blue & White Shi Shi Dog Group, Meiji Period

Large Japanese Hirado Porcelain Blue & White Shi Shi Dog Group, Meiji Period

Located in New York, NY

Large Japanese Hirado Porcelain Blue & White grouping of Shi Shi dogs playing, Meiji Period Modeled as a pair of shishi playfully wrestling, the group is fully sculpted in the r...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

$17,600Sale Price / set|54% Off

H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu, hand-carved in keyaki wood with original glass eyes and dating to the 17th/18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Pair of Japanese Lacquer Hibachis Depicting Shi-Shi Dogs, Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Lacquer Hibachis Depicting Shi-Shi Dogs, Meiji Period

Pair of Japanese Lacquer Hibachis Depicting Shi-Shi Dogs, Meiji Period

Located in San Antonio, TX

Wonderful pair of lacquer wood hibachis from the Meiji Period in Japan, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Metal

Pair of Japanese Lacquer Hibachis
Pair of Japanese Lacquer Hibachis

Pair of Japanese Lacquer Hibachis

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H 10.5 in Dm 11 in

Pair of Japanese Lacquer Hibachis

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Japanese black lacquer hibachi, Meiji Period (1868-1912), with brown borders at top and base featuring design of flowers, vines and shi shi dogs. With copper liners.    

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Early 20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Early 18th Century Japanese Octagonal Imari Vase
Early 18th Century Japanese Octagonal Imari Vase

Early 18th Century Japanese Octagonal Imari Vase

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H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in

Early 18th Century Japanese Octagonal Imari Vase

Located in London, GB

A thickly potted and massive early 18th century Japanese Imari vase, circa 1700 showing a plethora of Kara Shi Shi Dogs, ducks and birds of paradise. All set in a landscape of reeds ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Screen Painting with Chinese Lions
Japanese Screen Painting with Chinese Lions

Japanese Screen Painting with Chinese Lions

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H 71.5 in W 145 in D 1 in

Japanese Screen Painting with Chinese Lions

Located in New York, NY

Boldly painted six-panel folding screen (byobu) depicting the classic subject of frolicking mythological Chinese lion dogs, or Shi Shi, amongst peonies on a gold leaf background with...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ink

Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dog Roof Tiles, Bizen Kiln, 20th Century
Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dog Roof Tiles, Bizen Kiln, 20th Century

Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dog Roof Tiles, Bizen Kiln, 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This is a very unusual pose of Shi-Shi Dogs and is unique for roof tiles. The expressions on the well modeled features of the dogs are very well executed.

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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

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Clay

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Shi Shi Handles, circa 19th Century
Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Shi Shi Handles, circa 19th Century

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Shi Shi Handles, circa 19th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Antique Japanese cast bronze offering vase with removable shi shi handles. There are two additional shi shi dogs playing amongst flora on the front, and a flower stem on the back.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Incised Oblong Incense Burner
Japanese Incised Oblong Incense Burner

Japanese Incised Oblong Incense Burner

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H 16 in W 19.5 in D 19 in

Japanese Incised Oblong Incense Burner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century Large Japanese elaborate incised oblong incense burner with Shi Shi dogs and Dragon Handles

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Five-Piece Miniature Japanese Porcelain Garniture
Five-Piece Miniature Japanese Porcelain Garniture

Five-Piece Miniature Japanese Porcelain Garniture

Located in Katonah, NY

Comprising two covered vases with finials modeled as traditional shi shi lion dogs, a pair of smaller open vases, and a single tall open vase.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Garniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Black Lacquer Tana (Tiered Tea Cabinet) with Gold Family Crests
Japanese Black Lacquer Tana (Tiered Tea Cabinet) with Gold Family Crests

Japanese Black Lacquer Tana (Tiered Tea Cabinet) with Gold Family Crests

Located in Hudson, NY

Interior has wonderful renderings in gold of the gods of Japan (Ebisu and Daikoku), as well as a pair of shi-shi, or mythical lion-dogs. Originally made for storing tea ceremony imp...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of Antique Imari Ginger Jars W Foo Dog Lids
Pair of Antique Imari Ginger Jars W Foo Dog Lids

Pair of Antique Imari Ginger Jars W Foo Dog Lids

Located in Atlanta, GA

The finials are the traditional shi-shi, guardian lions or foo dogs. The main design is a framed decorative panel on the front and back of each jar.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto
Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto

Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan an early pair of temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu hand-carved in sandstone.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Rare Pair of White Porcelain Blanc De Chine Foo Shi Dogs by Fitz and Floyd
Rare Pair of White Porcelain Blanc De Chine Foo Shi Dogs by Fitz and Floyd

Rare Pair of White Porcelain Blanc De Chine Foo Shi Dogs by Fitz and Floyd

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of unique white porcelain "blanc de chine" Foo /Shi Dogs by Fitz and Floyd, circa 1970s. Great detail and a very elegant pair.

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair
Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair

Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A most impressive antique pair of Asian bronze sculptures depicting Tibetan Kylin (Japanese Shi Shi / Chinese foo dogs / guardian lions) The finely detailed, richly ornamented, ma...

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Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large SHI SHI DOGS M. Sauyer
Large SHI SHI DOGS M. Sauyer

Large SHI SHI DOGS M. Sauyer

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H 30 in W 25 in D 10 in

Large SHI SHI DOGS M. Sauyer

Located in Sarasota, FL

Extra large bronze Shi Shi dogs statues japenese style but France signed M.

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Antique 19th Century Statues

Materials

Bronze

PAIR OF BRONZE SHI SHI DOGS by M. Sauyer
PAIR OF BRONZE SHI SHI DOGS by M. Sauyer

PAIR OF BRONZE SHI SHI DOGS by M. Sauyer

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H 29 in W 10 in D 24 in

PAIR OF BRONZE SHI SHI DOGS by M. Sauyer

Located in San Francisco, CA

A LIVELY MASSIVE PAIR OF JAPANESE STYLE CAST BRONZE SHI SHI DOGS. Each fierce stylized canine; seated on muscular haunches and perched on elongated forepaws with chisel-like claws; t...

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20th Century Decorative Objects

Antique Pair of Shi Shi Foo Dogs
Antique Pair of Shi Shi Foo Dogs

Antique Pair of Shi Shi Foo Dogs

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H 6 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in

Antique Pair of Shi Shi Foo Dogs

Located in Sarasota, FL

This pair of Shi Shi dogs are glazed male and female with tongues out well modeled in "PALE OLIVE GREEN" Shi Shi Dogs are from Japan The female welcomes you and the male chases the...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Ceramic

Exceptional Japanese Imari Lamped Vase, circa 1700
Exceptional Japanese Imari Lamped Vase, circa 1700

Exceptional Japanese Imari Lamped Vase, circa 1700

Located in London, GB

The collar decorated with kara shi-shi dogs on black backgrounds. The vase features an altogether intricate and colourful decorative scheme of a bolder and more assertive type than i...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand
Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand

Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

The piece is presented on a later carved, wooden scroll stand. Shi-shi lion dogs, also referred to as foo dogs, were often used in pairs at the gateway of Japanese homes or fixed ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain, Wood

Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo Dogs (Shi)
Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo Dogs (Shi)

Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo Dogs (Shi)

Located in Miami, FL

Large pair of Chinese well carved hardwood Foo Dogs (Shi).

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Aorigawa
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Aorigawa

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Aorigawa

Located in New York, NY

The design is of pairs of Shi Shi (mythical dogs), in gold on a dark background.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Decorative Objects

A Pair of 17th century Japanese Imari Baluster Vases with Lids
A Pair of 17th century Japanese Imari Baluster Vases with Lids

A Pair of 17th century Japanese Imari Baluster Vases with Lids

Located in London, GB

The panels show gambolling kara shi shi foh dogs one of which is hiding in a peony bush.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics

17th Century Pair of Imari Baluster Vases on Giltwood Bases
17th Century Pair of Imari Baluster Vases on Giltwood Bases

17th Century Pair of Imari Baluster Vases on Giltwood Bases

Located in London, GB

The panels show gambolling kara shi-shi foh dogs one of which is hiding in a peony bush.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Vases and Covers Decorated in Blue and Orange
Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Vases and Covers Decorated in Blue and Orange

Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Vases and Covers Decorated in Blue and Orange

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique Japanese Imari vases and covers decorated with large shi shi dogs with balls, the vases are decorated in blue and orange with traditional Japanese scenes of flower ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Large Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Blue Ceramic Vases
Large Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Blue Ceramic Vases

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$81,864 / set

H 43.31 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in

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Located in London, GB

The two vases are of large, ovoid form, and feature fluted bodies which are crafted in ceramic with a mottled blue colouring. The vases are mounted with twin gilt bronze scrolling ha...

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$9,800

H 28 in W 28 in D 10.5 in

French Crystal Ship Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"

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$12,950Sale Price|21% Off

H 112 in Dm 38 in

Japan Tall Old Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

One "Deer" lantern Available Please view our video Call or Contact Us For Details A tall antique classsic beauty with all original pieces. Japan, a fine tall kasuga "deer" gran...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

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By Rimpa School

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Early 19th Century Rimpa School Floral Screen Period: Early 19th Century Dimensions: 367x171 cm (144.5x67.3 inches) SKU: RJ118/2 This 6-panel gold-leafed screen is a splendid repre...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Large Antique Japanese Carved Studio Porcelain Yellow Covered Urn Vase
Large Antique Japanese Carved Studio Porcelain Yellow Covered Urn Vase

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By Japanese Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large Japanese studio porcelain covered vase with finely carved decoration of birds amidst foliage set against a cheerful yellow ground, circa 1910. Measures: 18 1/2" high, 11 1/2" d...

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Located in Rimini, IT

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Renaissance Style Wooden Cabinet Attributed to H.A. Fourdinois, France, 1893

$15,898Sale Price|38% Off

H 94.49 in W 48.82 in D 22.05 in

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Located in PARIS, FR

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Located in New York, NY

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H 70.87 in W 36.23 in D 137.8 in

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By CG capelletti

Located in Milan, IT

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Located in VALENZA, IT

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Located in New York, NY

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Shi Shi Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of shi shi dogs available for sale. The range of distinct shi shi dogs — often made from ceramic, porcelain and bronze — can elevate any home. Shi shi dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Shi Shi Dogs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $760 on the low end and $17,911 highest priced.