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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
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Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century

Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century

H 10.13 in W 9 in D 7.13 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 5 in W 4.5 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Asian foo dogs. Chic white glazed ceramic finish and a playful pose
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Late 20th Century American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair

H 13 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
polychrome image of Foo dogs surrounded by a blossoming flower pattern on white ground made in the Cloisonne
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs

H 12 in Dm 12 in
1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a personal favorite! This is a killer pair of 1970s large scale Chinese Export style foo
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair
1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair

1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair

H 13.25 in W 12 in D 8 in
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Located in Miami, FL
geometric key design, and there are applied sculpted porcelain foo dogs for handles. "Foo", "fu" or "shi
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness

H 10 in Dm 4.75 in
Chinese Export Style Maitland-Smith Blue & White Ginger Jars W/ Foo Dogs - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
accents and foo dog finials. The pottery is intentionally crackled. They are marked.
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Chinese Export Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Style Maitland-Smith Blue & White Ginger Jars W/ Foo Dogs - Pair
Chinese Export Style Maitland-Smith Blue & White Ginger Jars W/ Foo Dogs - Pair

Chinese Export Style Maitland-Smith Blue & White Ginger Jars W/ Foo Dogs - Pair

H 13.5 in Dm 6 in
Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Delicate Pair Of Ivorine Dogs of Foo Matching Matchstick Box Holders. Bases Have Silver Mark
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases

Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases

H 2.37 in W 1.66 in D 1.11 in
Fine Pair of Lid Jars In Chinese Porcelain, " India Company" Qianlong Reig
By Rose China
Located in Madrid, ES
pagodas with figures. Lids with handles in the shape of foo dogs. Small wear on the gilding and small
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Pair of Lid Jars In Chinese Porcelain, " India Company" Qianlong Reig
Fine Pair of Lid Jars In Chinese Porcelain, " India Company" Qianlong Reig

Fine Pair of Lid Jars In Chinese Porcelain, " India Company" Qianlong Reig

H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases
Located in London, GB
owner from evil spirits and the ball symbolises the Earth, which the foo dogs have control over. Twin
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Pottery

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases
Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases

Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases

H 14.18 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the pattern
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 10.3 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Jaune Pair of Vases
Located in Dublin 8, IE
against white ground raised over tapering neck with gilt pairs of opposing foo dogs and dragons on
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Jaune Pair of Vases
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Jaune Pair of Vases

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Jaune Pair of Vases

H 18 in Dm 9 in
Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
of the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the pattern
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 10.37 in
Pair of Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Rare Wisteria Plates, 1690-1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
floral scene and the border also has small Foo dogs/Qilin. Unmarked at the base. Additional information
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Rare Wisteria Plates, 1690-1700
Pair of Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Rare Wisteria Plates, 1690-1700

Pair of Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Rare Wisteria Plates, 1690-1700

Large Antique Qianlong 18th C Chinese Porcelain Blue White Plate/Charger China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
floral scene and the border also has small Foo dogs/Qilin. Unmarked at the base. Additional information
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Qianlong 18th C Chinese Porcelain Blue White Plate/Charger China
Large Antique Qianlong 18th C Chinese Porcelain Blue White Plate/Charger China

Large Antique Qianlong 18th C Chinese Porcelain Blue White Plate/Charger China

H 1.5 in Dm 13.78 in
Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon or Arita Animal Flowers, 1680-1710
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
floral scene and the border also has small Foo dogs/Qilin. Unmarked at the base. Additional information
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon or Arita Animal Flowers, 1680-1710
Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon or Arita Animal Flowers, 1680-1710

Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon or Arita Animal Flowers, 1680-1710

H 0.79 in Dm 7.37 in
Late 19th Century Medium & Large Delft Ginger Jars with Covers by Petrous Regout
Located in Southampton, GB
, Maastricht. Domed covers are mounted by typical Foo Dogs. These jars date to after 1879, when the firm
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Antique Late 19th Century European Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century Medium & Large Delft Ginger Jars with Covers by Petrous Regout
Late 19th Century Medium & Large Delft Ginger Jars with Covers by Petrous Regout

Late 19th Century Medium & Large Delft Ginger Jars with Covers by Petrous Regout

H 18 in Dm 9.1 in
Mason's Ironstone Large Cabinet Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
has one of the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Large Cabinet Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
Mason's Ironstone Large Cabinet Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900

Mason's Ironstone Large Cabinet Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900

No Reserve
H 1.05 in Dm 10.07 in
Antique Chinese Export Silver Belt Buckle with Samurais, Woshing Shanghai
Located in Esbjerg, DK
riding on Foo Dogs/Lions on a matte textured background. Very fine details and clear hallmarks to its
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Belt Buckle with Samurais, Woshing Shanghai
Antique Chinese Export Silver Belt Buckle with Samurais, Woshing Shanghai

Antique Chinese Export Silver Belt Buckle with Samurais, Woshing Shanghai

H 2.21 in W 3.55 in D 0.16 in
Pr French Chinoiserie Silvered & Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases/Lamps
By Edouard Lievre
Located in New York, NY
bronze in the form of majestic foo dogs; they are seen holding up a flower and vine round base. The vases
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Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Pr French Chinoiserie Silvered & Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases/Lamps
Pr French Chinoiserie Silvered & Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases/Lamps

Pr French Chinoiserie Silvered & Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases/Lamps

H 13.5 in W 7 in D 6 in
PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BiRD & FLOWERS GOLD SILVER STITCH SILK EMBROIDERIES
Located in GB
original circa 1880 Chinese gold and silver threaded tapestry on silk depicting Chinese Birds in floral
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Textiles

Materials

Silk

PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BiRD & FLOWERS GOLD SILVER STITCH SILK EMBROIDERIES
PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BiRD & FLOWERS GOLD SILVER STITCH SILK EMBROIDERIES

PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BiRD & FLOWERS GOLD SILVER STITCH SILK EMBROIDERIES

H 26.5 in W 10.95 in D 1.58 in
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
Located in Miami, FL
as stone lions or "Shishi". Foo Dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are meant to
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Antique 1880s North American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents

H 6.76 in W 3.18 in D 1.75 in

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Japanese Kantô kannon’biraki ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (chest of drawers with doors)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Remarkable wooden Kantô kannon’biraki ishô’dansu (cabinet of drawers with hinged doors) in two sections equipped with striking iron hardware. Fully restored, cleaned and waxed. The ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Kantô kannon’biraki ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (chest of drawers with doors)
Japanese Kantô kannon’biraki ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (chest of drawers with doors)

Japanese Kantô kannon’biraki ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (chest of drawers with doors)

H 43.31 in W 35.71 in D 16.5 in
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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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 in
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with colorful glaze polychrome and gold accents.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 7 in
Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
Mid century white porcelain hand decorated foo dog with yellow and blue glaze colors and git accents.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog

Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Midcentury German Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. German Shepherd Dog Sculpture was produced in England. Only on...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury German Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury German Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury German Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s

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H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 8.67 in
Midcentury Brown Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Brown Shepherd Dog Sculpture was produced in England. Only one...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Brown Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Brown Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Brown Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s

H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 8.67 in
Mid 20th Century Chinese Ginger Jar with Dog on Lid
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian chinoiserie style ginger jar with lid, unbranded. fine porcelain body, hand painted with a multi-color chinoiserie scene and a tiny gold painted dog to form the handle for l...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Mid 20th Century Chinese Ginger Jar with Dog on Lid
Mid 20th Century Chinese Ginger Jar with Dog on Lid

Mid 20th Century Chinese Ginger Jar with Dog on Lid

H 20.25 in W 11 in D 11 in
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; makes a fun decor item in any room!
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs

H 6 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Pair, Chinese Blue Turquoise Glazed Standing Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, mid century. A pair of turquoise blue ceramic foo dog sculptures, likely circa 1950 or 60.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair, Chinese Blue Turquoise Glazed Standing Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair, Chinese Blue Turquoise Glazed Standing Ceramic Foo Dogs

Pair, Chinese Blue Turquoise Glazed Standing Ceramic Foo Dogs

H 8 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
Early 18th Century Japanese Imari Vase
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare Japanese late 17th-early 18th century Imari vase of beaker-type, porcelain of elongated ovoid shape with flaring neck, painted in the Imari palette of underglaze blue with ove...
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Early 18th Century Japanese Imari Vase

H 23.43 in Dm 7.09 in
Mexican Ashtray in Dog Shape Made in Ceramic by Cerámica de Cuernavaca
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, We offer this Mexican Ashtray in dog shape made in Ceramic by Cerámica de Cuernavaca, great vintage conditions.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mexican Ashtray in Dog Shape Made in Ceramic by Cerámica de Cuernavaca
Mexican Ashtray in Dog Shape Made in Ceramic by Cerámica de Cuernavaca

Mexican Ashtray in Dog Shape Made in Ceramic by Cerámica de Cuernavaca

H 4.34 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Large Chinese Blue & White Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large vintage Chinese blue and white vase adorned with four natural terra cotta foo dog heads.
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20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Pottery

Large Chinese Blue & White Vase
Large Chinese Blue & White Vase

Large Chinese Blue & White Vase

H 16 in Dm 12 in
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early coffee can, painted in under-glaze blue with a large residence in a Chinese landscape. Prov: Taylor Collection; Watney Collection.  
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755

H 2.25 in Dm 7 in
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 Ceramics

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940

H 4.38 in W 2.63 in D 2 in
19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Imari porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white mountain, tree, architecture and bridge décor. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor
19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

H 1 in Dm 15.75 in
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese late Qing dynasty early 20th century porcelain hat stand vase, reticulated with quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

H 11.42 in Dm 4.73 in

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Pair of Asian Foo Dogs
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative pair of Asian Foo lions in brown clay These are stamped and seem to have age but
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Early 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Pair of Asian Foo Dogs
Pair of Asian Foo Dogs

Pair of Asian Foo Dogs

H 6.5 in W 7 in D 5 in
Pair of Chinese Export Vases and Covers, Kanxi Revival, 19th-20th Century
Located in Geelong, Victoria
neck and on lid, the finials modelled as foo dogs. Four character mark, Kanxi revival, 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Pair of Chinese Export Vases and Covers, Kanxi Revival, 19th-20th Century
Pair of Chinese Export Vases and Covers, Kanxi Revival, 19th-20th Century

Pair of Chinese Export Vases and Covers, Kanxi Revival, 19th-20th Century

H 13 in Dm 5.12 in
Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set
Located in New York, NY
A 10 piece Ashworth porcelain cabaret set with polychrome decoration of foo dogs & gilt brocade on
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Antique 19th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set
Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set

Ten-Piece Ashworth Porcelain Cabaret Set

Pair of whimsical foo dogs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Chinese celadon stoneware foo dogs, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Pottery

Materials

Stoneware, Paint

Pair of whimsical foo dogs
Pair of whimsical foo dogs

Pair of whimsical foo dogs

H 7.5 in W 7 in D 3.25 in
Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of white ceramic Foo Dogs with a lot of texturing and intricate design work. Black painted
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20th Century Chinese Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs
Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs

Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs

H 23 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair Of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of fanciful Chinese Export foo dogs. Asian.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Porcelain

Pair Of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs

H 13 in W 5 in D 8 in
Lifesize pair of Italian Foo Dogs in the style of Fantoni
Located in Danville, CA
Lifesize pair of extravagantly glazed ceramic Foo dogs in the style of Fantoni
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Vintage 1950s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Lifesize pair of Italian Foo Dogs in the style of Fantoni
Lifesize pair of Italian Foo Dogs in the style of Fantoni

Lifesize pair of Italian Foo Dogs in the style of Fantoni

H 28 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
Large Chinese Qing Porcelain Blue & White Vase w/ Foo Dogs Playing w taichi ball
Located in Miami, FL
hand-painted cobalt blue and white decorations depicting foo dogs or shi lions playing with a ball that
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Qing Porcelain Blue & White Vase w/ Foo Dogs Playing w taichi ball
Large Chinese Qing Porcelain Blue & White Vase w/ Foo Dogs Playing w taichi ball

Large Chinese Qing Porcelain Blue & White Vase w/ Foo Dogs Playing w taichi ball

H 22.75 in Dm 8.25 in
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Bronze Silver Plated
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Chinese foo dogs. Bronze silver plated solid heavy decorative foo dogs. These large and
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Bronze Silver Plated
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Bronze Silver Plated

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Bronze Silver Plated

H 10.5 in W 11.5 in L 10.5 in
Pair of Blanc de Chine Food Dogs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's Blanc-de-Chine Foo Dogs. 10.5" height & 4" width of base. Available at our
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Porcelain

Pair of Blanc de Chine Food Dogs

Pair of Blanc de Chine Food Dogs

H 10.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Antique Imari Ginger Jars W Foo Dog Lids
Located in Atlanta, GA
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

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

H 20 in Dm 11 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog
Located in Prato, Tuscany
the Chow Chow breed and the Shih Tzu breed, from which they are called "Foo dogs", they are also
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog
Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog

Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog

H 9.06 in Dm 9.85 in
Chinese Qing Silver Plated Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Chinese late Qing dynasty pair of table lamps with silver plated bronze foo dogs or foo dragons
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Silver Plated Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamps
Chinese Qing Silver Plated Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamps

Chinese Qing Silver Plated Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamps

H 20.5 in W 12 in D 8.25 in
Pair of Imari Porcelain and Silvered Bronze Covered Bowl Centerpieces
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of Imari porcelain and silvered bronze covered bowl centerpieces with seated foo dogs
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Antique 19th Century Centerpieces

Pair of Imari Porcelain and Silvered Bronze Covered Bowl Centerpieces
Pair of Imari Porcelain and Silvered Bronze Covered Bowl Centerpieces

Pair of Imari Porcelain and Silvered Bronze Covered Bowl Centerpieces

H 15 in W 14 in D 14 in
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese temple lions. Foo (Fu) means prosperity and good fortune in Chinese. These guardian dogs, also
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

H 2.56 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in
Pair of Famille Rose Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Pair of " Famille Rose Vases With Foo Dogs And Dragons Hand Painted
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Famille Rose Vases
Pair of Famille Rose Vases

Pair of Famille Rose Vases

H 12.25 in Dm 4.5 in
Pair of Blue and White Matched Chinese Export Lidded Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Matched pair of blue and white Chinese export lidded jars with mountainous scenery, foo dogs and
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20th Century Porcelain

Pair of Blue and White Matched Chinese Export Lidded Jars
Pair of Blue and White Matched Chinese Export Lidded Jars

Pair of Blue and White Matched Chinese Export Lidded Jars

H 15 in Dm 9 in L 15 in
Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger
Located in New York, NY
made in the Cloisonne technique. The borders are decorated with polychrome images of Foo dogs. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger
Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger

Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger

H 24 in Dm 24 in
Silvered Bronze-Mounted Chinese Spinach Jade Portico Mantle Clock, Yamanaka & Co
Located in New York, NY
Silvered bronze-mounted Chinese, spinach jade portico mantel cock with Foo dogs. Retailed by
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Early 20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Jade, Silver

Silvered Bronze-Mounted Chinese Spinach Jade Portico Mantle Clock, Yamanaka & Co
Silvered Bronze-Mounted Chinese Spinach Jade Portico Mantle Clock, Yamanaka & Co

Silvered Bronze-Mounted Chinese Spinach Jade Portico Mantle Clock, Yamanaka & Co

H 12 in W 23 in D 7.5 in
Pair Turquoise Limoges Foo Dogs
By Limoges
Located in Troy, MI
CIrca 1900 pair of Limoges foo dogs in turquoise finish on square base. Sold and priced as a pair
Category

Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Turquoise Limoges Foo Dogs
Pair Turquoise Limoges Foo Dogs

Pair Turquoise Limoges Foo Dogs

H 12.5 in W 5 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Dogs of Foo 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique Chinese ceramic turquoise glazed dogs of foo mounted on rectangular
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Dogs of Foo 20th Century
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Dogs of Foo 20th Century

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Dogs of Foo 20th Century

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H 13.59 in W 5.71 in D 4.73 in
Brass Chinoiserie Kebab Skewers With Foo Dog Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning set of ten cast brass Chinoiserie kebab skewers on a stand being held by two foo dogs
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Iron

Brass Chinoiserie Kebab Skewers With Foo Dog Stand
Brass Chinoiserie Kebab Skewers With Foo Dog Stand

Brass Chinoiserie Kebab Skewers With Foo Dog Stand

H 15 in W 16.5 in D 3 in
Herend Lidded Vase Foo Dog Chinese Style Vintage Made 1900
By Herend
Located in Vienna, AT
informally known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs. They have to protect the buildings from
Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Lidded Vase Foo Dog Chinese Style Vintage Made 1900
Herend Lidded Vase Foo Dog Chinese Style Vintage Made 1900

Herend Lidded Vase Foo Dog Chinese Style Vintage Made 1900

H 14.96 in Dm 7.87 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Foo Dog Lions Incense Holders, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
century, finely sculpted and detailed ceramic earthenware, modeled as fierce foo dogs / guardian lions
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Asian Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Qing Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Foo Dog Lions Incense Holders, a Pair
Qing Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Foo Dog Lions Incense Holders, a Pair

Qing Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Foo Dog Lions Incense Holders, a Pair

H 9.25 in W 4 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

H 11 in W 9 in D 6 in
Rare Pair of Royal Worcester Majolica Candlesticks, circa 1870
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and fine pair antique Royal Worcester candlesticks modelled as Chinese Foo Dogs, their paws
Category

Antique 1870s English Chinoiserie Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair of Royal Worcester Majolica Candlesticks, circa 1870
Rare Pair of Royal Worcester Majolica Candlesticks, circa 1870

Rare Pair of Royal Worcester Majolica Candlesticks, circa 1870

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H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 4.24 in
19th Century Pair of Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vases
Located in Brea, CA
porcelain gilded dragon reliefs at the shoulders and double foo dogs on the sides of the neck, vase not
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vases
19th Century Pair of Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vases

19th Century Pair of Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vases

H 18 in Dm 8.5 in
Rare Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Bandana Pattern, circa 1840
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
chinoiserie influenced "BANDANA" pattern, showing Foo or Lion Dogs among clouds, all in bold colorful enamels
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Rare Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Bandana Pattern, circa 1840
Rare Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Bandana Pattern, circa 1840

Rare Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Bandana Pattern, circa 1840

H 5.7 in W 3.8 in D 3 in
Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Bandana Pattern, circa 1870
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
of the sought after chinoiserie patterns called Bandana which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the pattern
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Bandana Pattern, circa 1870
Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Bandana Pattern, circa 1870

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Bandana Pattern, circa 1870

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H 1 in Dm 10.25 in
20th Century Wedgwood Powder Blue Dragon Compote
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Wedgwood powder blue compote centerpiece with gilded chinoiserie decoration of Chinese foo dogs
Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Wedgwood Powder Blue Dragon Compote
20th Century Wedgwood Powder Blue Dragon Compote

20th Century Wedgwood Powder Blue Dragon Compote

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H 4.5 in Dm 9 in
Pair 19th Century Delft Blue & White Lidded Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
which are topped with Foo Dogs. Sold only as a pair. Circa 1880s Each measures 18 height x 9 in
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Belle Époque Delft and Faience

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Delft Blue & White Lidded Urns
Pair 19th Century Delft Blue & White Lidded Urns

Pair 19th Century Delft Blue & White Lidded Urns

H 18 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Chinese Brass Foo Dog Table Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
A bestial pair of Chinese brass Fu dogs with elaborate ornate details have been transformed into
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Brass Foo Dog Table Lamps
Pair of Chinese Brass Foo Dog Table Lamps

Pair of Chinese Brass Foo Dog Table Lamps

H 15.75 in W 13 in D 8 in
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Turn of the Century Glazed Temple Foo Dogs
Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

H 17.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Pair Large Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair large Chinese foo dogs, one holding a cub, the other holding an openwork ball, seated on bases
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Large Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair Large Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair Large Chinese Foo Dogs

H 15.5 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Chinese multi-colored models of Buddhistic lions or foo dogs, the male in yellow and green
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

H 14 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Pair of White Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of White Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of White Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair of White Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

Pair of White Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

H 9 in W 5 in D 3 in
Pair of Extra Large Foo Dogs/Lions
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of extra large Chinese Foo Dogs/Lions with old turquoise glaze each having a ball under one
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Extra Large Foo Dogs/Lions
Pair of Extra Large Foo Dogs/Lions

Pair of Extra Large Foo Dogs/Lions

H 13 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Pair of White Glazed Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of White Glazed Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Pair of White Glazed Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair of White Glazed Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs

Pair of White Glazed Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs

H 9 in
A Charming Pair of Foo Dogs and Puppy
Located in Hudson, NY
This charming Foo Dog Family is glazed in a beautiful turquoise finish. The parents are mounted on
Category

20th Century Chinese Porcelain

A Charming Pair of Foo Dogs and Puppy
A Charming Pair of Foo Dogs and Puppy

A Charming Pair of Foo Dogs and Puppy

H 10 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
A Noble Pair of 18th Century Foo Dogs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each ceramic Foo Dog also known as Imperial Guardian Lions with turquoise glaze; one a male lion
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Delft and Faience

A Noble Pair of 18th Century Foo Dogs
A Noble Pair of 18th Century Foo Dogs

A Noble Pair of 18th Century Foo Dogs

H 8 in
A Unique Pair of 19th Century Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each ceramic Foo Dog also known as “Imperial Guardian Lions” with predominately emerald green glaze
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A Unique Pair of 19th Century Ceramic Foo Dogs
A Unique Pair of 19th Century Ceramic Foo Dogs

A Unique Pair of 19th Century Ceramic Foo Dogs

H 9.5 in W 3 in D 5 in
Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Foo Dogs C. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Italian ceramic foo dogs.
Category

20th Century Italian Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Foo Dogs C. 1950's

Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Foo Dogs C. 1950's

H 26 in
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

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

H 30 in
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

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

H 28 in W 14 in D 11 in
PAIR of Rose Medallion Baluster Vases, c. 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
construction, with scalloped rims, handles formed in the shape of "Foo" dogs, and a graceful serpentine profile
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

PAIR of Rose Medallion Baluster Vases, c. 1860
PAIR of Rose Medallion Baluster Vases, c. 1860

PAIR of Rose Medallion Baluster Vases, c. 1860

H 14 in Dm 7 in
Pair of 18th Century French Faience Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
, France, late 18th century These lions were influenced by Chinese foo dogs placed in temples or at home
Category

Antique 18th Century French Delft and Faience

Pair of 18th Century French Faience Lions
Pair of 18th Century French Faience Lions

Pair of 18th Century French Faience Lions

H 10 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Pair Palace Size Chinese Porcelain Vases
Located in Woodbury, CT
neck are 2 pairs of foo dogs, the entire porcelain decorated with trees, animals. figures, raised 3
Category

20th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Palace Size Chinese Porcelain Vases
Pair Palace Size Chinese Porcelain Vases

Pair Palace Size Chinese Porcelain Vases

H 46 in Dm 18 in
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Silver Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of silver foo dogs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and bronze, all silver foo dogs available were constructed with great care. Silver foo dogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Silver Foo Dogs?

Prices for silver foo dogs start at $500 and top out at $17,135 with the average selling for $1,875.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

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Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Silver Foo Dogs
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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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