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Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Glaze
Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirit’s
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze, Underglaze
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The story of this pair of Thai carved and jeweled wood Singha guardian dogs is as great as the dogs
Category
Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines
Located in Atlanta, GA
—also known as Shishi or guardian dogs—are often displayed in pairs to symbolize strength and balance
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Silver and Enamel Dog Cigarette Case
Located in Newark, England
used as guardian dogs of German nobility. It is one of the two largest dog breeds in the world.
800
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs
By Tony Duquette
Located in Chamblee, GA
Heavy unusual decorated bronze guardian foo lions, a pair.
Burmese or Thai in origin.
Produced
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
cub. Shizi were believed to be powerful protectors, and the artisan who hand-carved these fu dogs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Porcelain
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, Ming Dynasty.
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, complementing the larger figure in both size and design.
These Tibetan temple dogs are symbolic guardians
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 14 in D 7 in
Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pair of Important Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi in ceramic with cracked white enamel
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
1960's Berber Tikdift Zanagah Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
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Scattered across the surface are animal figures—perhaps goats or guardian dogs—rendered in jubilant hues of
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Wool
Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Limestone
Old Chinese stone carved lion typeA /Early 20th century/Garden ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and impurities. This culture came to Japan and evolved into the unique “komainu” (guardian dogs) found
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Sandstone
H 15.63 in W 6.11 in D 8.51 in
Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
” (guardian dogs) found at the entrances of shrines and temples. The komainu, which are arranged in the shape
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Sandstone
H 15.44 in W 5.91 in D 8.63 in
Kieselstein-Cord Guardian Lion Foo Dog Cufflinks & 4 Shirt Studs Set
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weighing an estimated 0.12 carats. Made in United States circa 2002. Protectors and guardians, Foo
Category
Early 2000s American Cufflinks
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Stone Garden Sculpture inspired in Guardian Lion Foo Dogs from Chinese Culture
Category
20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Asian Chromed Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introducing our "Vintage Asian Chromed Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs" – exquisite guardians that blend
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues
Located in Somis, CA
design. As legendary guardians, foo dogs are believed to protect homes and their inhabitants from evil
Category
20th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Stone
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
the same way. Foo dogs or guardian lions symbolize prosperity, success and guardian ship. Hallmark is
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Large Blue and White Celestial Ball Vase with Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
jar demonstrates the exceptional artistry of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Guardian Fu lion dogs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Located in Ixelles, BE
Chinese ceramic art. Foo dogs, also known as guardian lions or temple lions, are iconic mythical creatures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in
Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
prosperity and imperial favor. On the chest’s façade, gilt guardian lions—foo dogs—flank a ribbon-tied ball
Category
20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
the Majolica style green, yellow and aubergine glaze.
Chinese Foo Dogs
Imperial guardian lions
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Large Chinese Lacquered, Gilded Foo Dogs on Ornate Bases, China
Located in San Francisco, CA
Foo Dogs, or Guardian Lions, are a Chinese symbol of protection, often placed at entrances to ward
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 30.5 in W 11 in D 16.75 in
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Porcelain
17 x 8 x 8 inches
Painted in iron red, these Foo Dogs or Imperial Guardian Lions are strong Feng
Category
Early 20th Century Qing More Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
19th Century Chinese Peking Rug in Ivory with Lion Dogs & Auspicious Symbols
Located in Barrington, IL
the composition is a large medallion adorned with lion dogs, traditional guardians in Chinese culture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks
Located in Toronto, ON
elegance, featuring mythical Foo Dogs—guardians of protection—resting amidst delicate porcelain flowers and
Category
Early 20th Century French Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dog sculptures Good Detail, early 20thC
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Foo, Guardian or Lions Dogs, also known as komainu or shishi,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Vase Painted in Canton Style Figural
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Butterflies, and Flowers, Colorful Dragons on the front and back, at the Neck Handles Shape of Guardian Lion
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilt Lions, Floral Motifs, and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
dynamic scene of guardian lions, or foo dogs, flanking a bow-tied sphere—a motif often associated with
Category
20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Entre Afeto II, 2025 - Ritchelly Oliveira (Figurative Painting)
Located in Porto, 13
artwork presents a poised Black woman encircled by three Doberman dogs, guardians whose alert yet calm
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
Located in Haarlem, NL
caddy is raised on four lacquered and gilt carved imperial guardian lions, lion dogs or foo dogs also
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies
Materials
Pewter
H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Tibetan late 19th Century Carved Wood Lion Head Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
original paint. The sculpture has been mounted on a black metal support.
These Tibetan temple dogs are
Category
Antique 1880s Tibetan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Urns on Columns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
.
Originating in China, foo dogs resemble Chinese guardian lions, representing prosperity, success, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Urns
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Chinese Handmade Blue White Lions Porcelain Vase
Located in 景德镇市, CN
powerful guardian lions (Foo dogs)—symbols of protection, strength, and prosperity in traditional Chinese
Category
20th Century Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
a stepped pedestal draped over by a tapestry, with carvings of a pair of foo dogs as guardians
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Located in Paris, FR
patina. Each oil lamp rests on four legs toppd by a Foo dog. Foo Dogs or Chinese guardian lions are a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
lions or Imperial guardian lions, often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the West, are a common representation of
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
focal point, placed inside or outside, as a garden ornament, replacing your foo dogs, guardian lions
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Village Kinship (bronze, musher, sled dog, intimacy, team)
Located in Basalt, CO
subjects combine history and working animals—sled dogs, livestock guardian dogs, and burros. She has a team
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this magnificent pair of guardian foo lions. Beautifully crafted ceramic fired with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this magnificent pair of Jadeite guardian foo dogs. They are a small simple pair done in
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Prospector's Partner (bronze, burro, American West, fortitude, character)
Located in Basalt, CO
guardian dogs, and burros. She now has a team of four or her own sled dogs and does recreational mushing
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 15 in W 18 in D 8 in
Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Pair of stylised temple lions or Foo dogs on plinths. The wooden plinths are covered in flocked
Category
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Spruce
H 24.02 in W 20.08 in D 7.49 in
Granite Stone Statues, Foo Dogs Candle Holders
Located in SOMIS, CA
adorable, happy expressions. Foo dogs are guardians whom the Chinese believe to protect the house and its
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Two Tibetan Stools, Hand-Painted
Located in SOMIS, CA
Dogs are guardians for safety and security. Each stool is very well made, is strong and sturdy
Category
20th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Altar with Foo Dog Posts
Located in SOMIS, CA
dogs are guardians of safety. The altar has three drawers, each adorned with carved fronts. All
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands
Located in Hudson, NY
guardians, lions, or “foo dogs”. At the top of the candle-stands, near the pricket, sits a frog on a lily
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Painted Anubis Guardian Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage pair of large painted Egyptian Anubis guardian dogs. These black beauties have golden ears
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Guardian Dogs (Small)
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirits
Category
Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta, Glaze
Guardian Dogs Medium
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirits
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Guardian Dogs (Small)
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirits
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta, Glaze
Large Ceramic sculpture: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Glaze
Guardian Dogs (Terracotta Medium)
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirits
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
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