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Shi Shi Dogs

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu

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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

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

of Kara Shi Shi Dogs, ducks and birds of paradise. All set in a landscape of reeds and foliage

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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

mythological Chinese lion dogs, or Shi Shi, amongst peonies on a gold leaf background with embossed signature

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ink

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

shi shi dogs playing amongst flora on the front, and a flower stem on the back. The background is

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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

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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

bamboo. Comprising two covered vases with finials modeled as traditional shi shi lion dogs, a pair of

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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

the gods of Japan (Ebisu and Daikoku), as well as a pair of shi-shi, or mythical lion-dogs

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

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

jar shape with a high domed and flanged lid. The finials are the traditional shi-shi, guardian lions

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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

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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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

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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

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Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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. Sauyer original petina

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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

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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

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

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

. Large floral panels showing chrysanthemums and peonies. The collar decorated with kara shi-shi dogs on

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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

piece is presented on a later carved, wooden scroll stand. Shi-shi lion dogs, also referred to as foo

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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

of Shi Shi (mythical dogs), in gold on a dark background. This pair is in excellent

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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

and a border painted with chrysanthemums. The panels show gambolling kara shi shi foh dogs one of

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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. Five palette

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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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Teakwood Architectural Temple Pediment
Teakwood Architectural Temple Pediment

Teakwood Architectural Temple Pediment

$3,750Sale Price|25% Off

H 97 in W 134 in D 1.5 in

Teakwood Architectural Temple Pediment

Located in Chicago, IL

This giant architectural element once graced the pediment of a Northern Thai temple. It is from Chiang, Mai, Thailand and entirely made from Teakwood, which is naturally resistant ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Architectural Elements

Materials

Teak

French Empire Revival 19th Century Giltwood Carved Figural Console and Mirror
French Empire Revival 19th Century Giltwood Carved Figural Console and Mirror

French Empire Revival 19th Century Giltwood Carved Figural Console and Mirror

$59,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 120 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in

French Empire Revival 19th Century Giltwood Carved Figural Console and Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French Empire Revival 19th century giltwood and Gesso carved figural console table with matching mirror. The "D" shaped top console raised by a pair of seated winged sphinxes ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Exquisite rare Art Nouveau Display / music cabinet By Emile Galle France 1905
Exquisite rare Art Nouveau Display / music cabinet By Emile Galle France 1905

Exquisite rare Art Nouveau Display / music cabinet By Emile Galle France 1905

By Émile Gallé

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

This stunning French antique Art Nouveau display cabinet by Émile Gallé, crafted in 1905, is a true masterpiece. Adorned with intricate marquetry on all sides, this museum-quality pi...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Newark, England

JAPANESE SATSUMA PROCESSIONAL VASE From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The vase with a compressed body ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870

19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Encinitas, CA

Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Walnut

Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850
Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850

Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian glazed and hand-painted terracotta figural bust of Diana raised on a two tiered circular faux painted plinth. Goddess of the moon, Mid-19th Century.

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Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Antique Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Early 20th Century
Antique Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Early 20th Century

Antique Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Early 20th Century

$300Sale Price|37% Off

H 4 in W 5 in D 3 in

Antique Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Early 20th Century

Located in Pomona, CA

Japanese bronze Koro (Incense Burner) in the form of two kids playing drum. This Koro was hand crafted in about early 20th Century with removable top. It has There is a Tai Chi Diagr...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

"MT2" Sculptural Monobloc Sofa Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
"MT2" Sculptural Monobloc Sofa Designed by Ron Arad for Driade

"MT2" Sculptural Monobloc Sofa Designed by Ron Arad for Driade

$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 33.4 in W 70.8 in D 33.6 in

"MT2" Sculptural Monobloc Sofa Designed by Ron Arad for Driade

By Ron Arad, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"MT2" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc sofa, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored inside. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Plastic

French Art Deco Gilt King Sized Headboard
French Art Deco Gilt King Sized Headboard

French Art Deco Gilt King Sized Headboard

$22,500

H 56.5 in W 76.5 in D 3 in

French Art Deco Gilt King Sized Headboard

By Katsu Hamanaka

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco king sized headboard with applied square gold leaf sheets and geometric shape pediment top with red lacquer trim (includes: headboard only) (Attributed to Katsu Haman...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

"More Bench" Four-Seat Upholstered Sectional Wood Frame Sofa by Moroso, Diesel
"More Bench" Four-Seat Upholstered Sectional Wood Frame Sofa by Moroso, Diesel

"More Bench" Four-Seat Upholstered Sectional Wood Frame Sofa by Moroso, Diesel

$5,095Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 39 in W 96 in D 33.5 in

"More Bench" Four-Seat Upholstered Sectional Wood Frame Sofa by Moroso, Diesel

By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"More Bench" is a four-seat sectional sofa, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring stress-resistant polyurethane foam with differentiated densities an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Ash

Amuneal’s Collector's Hanging 2 Bay Brass and Glass Shelving Unit
Amuneal’s Collector's Hanging 2 Bay Brass and Glass Shelving Unit

Amuneal’s Collector's Hanging 2 Bay Brass and Glass Shelving Unit

By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

This Wall Hanging Brass and Glass Shelving Unit is part of Amuneal’s Collector’s Shelving System and features our precision machined brass fittings and tubes in a hand applied warm b...

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2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

$11,721 / set

H 14.25 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

Located in London, GB

A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart
One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart

One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart

$720Sale Price / item|55% Off

H 15 in W 48 in D 28 in

One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart

Located in Pasadena, TX

Cast iron wheels for mobility. Posts can be removed to use as a coffee table. See additional photos. Measure: 48" length x 28" depth x 45" height Very good original vintage. A...

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Antique 19th Century European Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Gilt Thai Ceremonial Headdress, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 20th Century
Gilt Thai Ceremonial Headdress, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 20th Century

Gilt Thai Ceremonial Headdress, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, 20th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Ceremonial Thai headdress usually worn for wedding or religious ceremonies. Hand-crafted in Thailand. Gilt Thai Ceremonial Headdress circa 20th century. A traditionally modeled de...

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20th Century Thai Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Giltwood

A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai with a katana, signed Yoshimitsu
A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai with a katana, signed Yoshimitsu

A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai with a katana, signed Yoshimitsu

Located in Milano, IT

A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai holding a drawn katana with both hands in a guard position. The kimono is finely engraved with floral motifs, family crests (mon), and wav...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique A Japanese Lacquer Bowl with Stand
Antique A Japanese Lacquer Bowl with Stand

Antique A Japanese Lacquer Bowl with Stand

$575

H 6.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Antique A Japanese Lacquer Bowl with Stand

Located in Norton, MA

Black lacquerware bowl in fitted stand, with raised gilded floral and vine decoration, 6 3/4" high, 7 1/2" sq. The Bowl is 4.25" Dia.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

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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.