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Stone Foo Dogs

Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Carved Stone Foo Dogs

$3,895 / set

H 21 in W 24 in D 15 in

Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of Asian carved stone Foo dogs.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair

$1,400 / set

H 9 in W 4 in D 6.5 in

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dogs. Very nice substantial size. Each with moveable ball in mouth

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Cast Stone Foo Dogs Inn White Finish, a Pair
Cast Stone Foo Dogs Inn White Finish, a Pair

Cast Stone Foo Dogs Inn White Finish, a Pair

$450 / set

H 9.5 in W 11 in D 6 in

Cast Stone Foo Dogs Inn White Finish, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of heavy weight cast stone foo dogs freshly lacquered in white. Great addition to your

Category

Vintage 1960s Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century
Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century

Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Chinese hand carved stone Foo dogs resting on rectangular decorative carved plinths. 20th

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues
Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues

Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues

$1,242Sale Price / set|65% Off

H 12 in W 12 in D 6 in

Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of magnificent stone foo dogs, meticulously hand-carved from solid stone. Their muscular

Category

20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Stone

Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair

$4,450 / set

H 30 in W 13.5 in D 19 in

Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

of vintage carved stone Foo Dogs. Traditionally known as guardian lions, these impressive sculptures

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs

$2,500 / set

H 18.5 in W 8 in D 13 in

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Playful pair of cast stone fire dogs, Foo Dog style. Great for use in a fireplace - the pair is

Category

Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair 1960's Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Stone Sculptures of Foo Dogs
Pair 1960's Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Stone Sculptures of Foo Dogs

Pair 1960's Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Stone Sculptures of Foo Dogs

$704Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 6 in W 4.75 in D 8.25 in

Pair 1960's Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Stone Sculptures of Foo Dogs

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair Stunning 1960's Asian Carved Stone Foo Dogs. The detail on these stone sculptures is amazing!

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs
A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs

A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs

$2,435 / set

H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 16.15 in

A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs

Located in London, GB

A well carved and nicely weathered pair of carved granite stone Chinese Foo dogs. facing eachother

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

$486Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 4.8 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a pair of hand carved green stone Chinese Foo-Dog sculptures/figurines. They depict a pair

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Shaka Triad Sculpture Foo Dogs Elephant Dragon Statue 59"
Chinese Shaka Triad Sculpture Foo Dogs Elephant Dragon Statue 59"

Chinese Shaka Triad Sculpture Foo Dogs Elephant Dragon Statue 59"

$52,500Sale Price|30% Off

H 23 in W 59 in D 18 in

Chinese Shaka Triad Sculpture Foo Dogs Elephant Dragon Statue 59"

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental carved marble Buddhist Shakyamuni Triad sculpture. The Shaka Triad was one of the earliest significant examples of a Buddhist sculpture in Japan. It was crafted from bron...

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Vintage Chinoiserie White Stone Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Vintage Chinoiserie White Stone Foo Dog Statues, Pair

Vintage Chinoiserie White Stone Foo Dog Statues, Pair

$295 / set

H 4.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Chinoiserie White Stone Foo Dog Statues, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning pair of vintage Chinoiserie white stone statues of Asian Foo Dogs. China, Late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Cast 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

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair

Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning pair of antique Chinoiserie painted cast stone statues of Asian Foo Dogs. These would be

Category

Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

QING DYNASTY 1900 Antique Foo-Dog Sculpture In Solid Patinated Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1900 Antique Foo-Dog Sculpture In Solid Patinated Bronze

QING DYNASTY 1900 Antique Foo-Dog Sculpture In Solid Patinated Bronze

$4,462Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 13.75 in W 6.5 in D 13.5 in

QING DYNASTY 1900 Antique Foo-Dog Sculpture In Solid Patinated Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

They are actually lions. They originated in China, Shi meaning lion or Sishi or stone lion. Foo Dogs

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair
Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

. The eyebrows and feet feature sleek smooth black cut stone and both foo dogs sit on a very thick

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

$4,800

H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Located in Sheffield, MA

centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is known as Foo Dogs or Fu

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

QING DYNASTY 20th Century Carved Tiger's Eye Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid
QING DYNASTY 20th Century Carved Tiger's Eye Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid

QING DYNASTY 20th Century Carved Tiger's Eye Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid

$1,123Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 3.8 in W 4.75 in D 3.05 in

QING DYNASTY 20th Century Carved Tiger's Eye Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid

Located in Miami, FL

actually lions. They originated in China, Shi meaning lion or Sishi or stone lion. Foo Dogs are symbolic

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Multi-gemstone

QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble
QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble

QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble

$1,048Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 5.45 in W 5.8 in D 3.25 in

QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble

Located in Miami, FL

meaning lion or Sishi or stone lion. Foo Dogs are symbolic, protective statues, one is female and one is

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

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H 8.75 in W 3.94 in D 4.38 in

Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this stunning hand carved Chinese stone foo dogs. Hand carved with all the intricate

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Granite Stone Statues, Foo Dogs Candle Holders
Granite Stone Statues, Foo Dogs Candle Holders

Granite Stone Statues, Foo Dogs Candle Holders

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H 12 in W 6 in D 12 in

Granite Stone Statues, Foo Dogs Candle Holders

Located in SOMIS, CA

Wonderful pair of foo dogs are hand carved out of solid granite. Details of lotus flowers can be

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Located in Seattle, WA

Pair of foo dog seal chops. Chinese hardstone carved with Buddhist monks in forest scene in base

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Milford, NH

A pair of nicely detailed late 19th-early 20th century Chinese carved stone foo dogs, one dog

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Carved Stone Foo Dogs

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H 14 in W 5 in D 6 in

Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Handsome carved food dogs --a true pair in a very unusual striated stone. Wonderful whimsical

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of stone Chinese foo dogs from the 19th century. Note the intricate carved details. Covered

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董

Located in London, GB

A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone. Perfect for

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs

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H 33 in W 15 in D 20 in

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Large pair of stone Foo Dogs

Category

20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs
Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs

Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs

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H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in

Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

About Chinese pair of stone guardian foo dogs/guardian lions Referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs

Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs

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H 23 in W 9 in D 13 in

Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of hand carved solid Italian marble foo dogs. Chinese Buddhist temples and monasteries have

Category

20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Stone

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920

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H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 3.25 in

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920 Measures - 4.25"H x 6.5"W x 3.25"D A finely carved

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs
Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs

Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs

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H 17.5 in W 21.75 in D 10 in

Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Heavy and stately Chinese sculptures from the Ming Period, 18th century or earlier

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases
Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases

Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese carved hardstone pair of foo dogs on carved wooden bases, marked 'China' on the bottom.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures
Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures

Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures

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H 16.15 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in

Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Chinese carved stone guardian lions (foo dogs). Originates from Shanxi Province, 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century Asian Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Ancient Pho Dog Sculpture, Chinese Manufacture, 19th Century
Ancient Pho Dog Sculpture, Chinese Manufacture, 19th Century

Ancient Pho Dog Sculpture, Chinese Manufacture, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

are also known as stone lions or "shishi". Foo dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

Located in Stockholm, SE

lions. They originated in China, shi, meaning lion or shishi or stone lion. ... Foo dogs are symbolic

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

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

Located in Miami, FL

as stone lions or "Shishi". Foo Dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are meant to

Category

Antique 1880s North American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

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H 9.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Doylestown, PA

A pair of carved stone Foo Dogs with traces of polychrome painted finish, 19th Century or earlier

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs Garden Statues, 1960s
Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs Garden Statues, 1960s

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs Garden Statues, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, PA

A stately pair of cast stone foo dogs garden statues with a nice patina of lichen and moss

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cast Stone

Vintage Asian Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Asian Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Asian Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold statement with this magnificent pair of vintage hand-carved stone Foo Dogs, symbols of

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dogs

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H 8 in W 4 in D 3.25 in

Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of foo or Fu dogs carved from jade stone. Also known as Chinese foo dogs, Chinese temple dogs

Category

20th Century Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Green Stone Chinese Foo Dogs, a Pair
Green Stone Chinese Foo Dogs, a Pair

Green Stone Chinese Foo Dogs, a Pair

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H 7.5 in W 3 in D 4 in

Green Stone Chinese Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

A pair of Chinese green stone foo dogs. Early 20th century, China.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Pair of Stone Guardian Foo Dogs/Guardian Lions from 18th Century
Chinese Pair of Stone Guardian Foo Dogs/Guardian Lions from 18th Century

Chinese Pair of Stone Guardian Foo Dogs/Guardian Lions from 18th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

An 18th century pair of Chinese stone foo dogs/guardian lions on square bases. This rare pair of

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Stone with Fine Detail Qing 19th Century
Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Stone with Fine Detail Qing 19th Century

Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Stone with Fine Detail Qing 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Foo Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Foo Lions

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fierce pair of Chinese molded stone guardian foo lions or foo dogs. Each with expressive faces

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Very Old Carved Stone Foo Dog Architectural Remnants
Pair of Very Old Carved Stone Foo Dog Architectural Remnants

Pair of Very Old Carved Stone Foo Dog Architectural Remnants

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration a very fine pair of carved antique Foo Dogs. These

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone, Marble

Antique Foo Dog in Jade - China - Mid-19th Century
Antique Foo Dog in Jade - China - Mid-19th Century

Antique Foo Dog in Jade - China - Mid-19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

as stone lions or "shishi". Foo dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are meant to

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty
Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

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H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

Located in Roma, IT

, these decorations are also known as stone lions or "shishi". Foo dogs that are placed inside or outside

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Stone Foo Dogs
Pair of Stone Foo Dogs

Pair of Stone Foo Dogs

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H 24 in W 14 in D 10 in

Pair of Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Large stone carved foo dogs. Part of a Palm Beach estate.

Category

20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Stone

Foo Dogs with Semi-Precious Stone Inlay
Foo Dogs with Semi-Precious Stone Inlay

Foo Dogs with Semi-Precious Stone Inlay

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H 34 in W 27 in D 13 in

Foo Dogs with Semi-Precious Stone Inlay

Located in Millbrook, NY

Great pair of 19th century Foo-Dogs. Pottery with incised metal overlay. Patinated finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair Carved Fluorite  Foo Dogs/Lions
Pair Carved Fluorite  Foo Dogs/Lions

Pair Carved Fluorite Foo Dogs/Lions

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H 6 in W 5 in D 4 in

Pair Carved Fluorite Foo Dogs/Lions

Located in Summerland, CA

C. 1930s Carved foo dogs or lions in Fluorite stone of beautiful green coloration. They sit on a

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Enormous Bronze Foo Dogs with Inlays
Pair of Enormous Bronze Foo Dogs with Inlays

Pair of Enormous Bronze Foo Dogs with Inlays

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The impressively scaled foo dogs are a proper pair - one posed left , the other right. Both are

Category

Vintage 1960s Thai Statues

Materials

Stone, Quartz, Bronze

Pair of Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Peking Carved Limestone Foo Dogs
Pair of Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Peking Carved Limestone Foo Dogs

Pair of Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Peking Carved Limestone Foo Dogs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Pair of late 18th-early 19th century Qing dynasty carved stone Beijing foo dogs.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

Large Carved Granite or Stone Chinese Foo Dogs
Large Carved Granite or Stone Chinese Foo Dogs

Large Carved Granite or Stone Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This pair of quite large and very heavy Chinese Foo dogs are very well carved and their animated

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Granite

19th Century Bronze Foo Dogs and Dragons on Red Stone, Pair
19th Century Bronze Foo Dogs and Dragons on Red Stone, Pair

19th Century Bronze Foo Dogs and Dragons on Red Stone, Pair

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an immaculate pair of 19th century, miniature bronze foo dog statues. Each are rested

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

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Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

$4,800 / set

H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12 in

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Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate ...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Green Jade Chilong Dragon Sculpture
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Green Jade Chilong Dragon Sculpture

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Green Jade Chilong Dragon Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent Chinese carved spinach green jade chilong dragon sculpture, resting on fitted hardwood stand. Rich deep bright green color with molten shades of lighter pale green,...

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Pair 18th C. Hand Carved Marble Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues
Pair 18th C. Hand Carved Marble Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair 18th C. Carved Marble Terracotta Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues LA . Rare large Pair of early 18th century carved marble terracotta Figures of regal lions, holding an i...

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Chinese Export Eight-Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
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Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautifully hand painted and decorated grand scale Chinese export Eight-panel Coromandel screen featuring different hand painted Chinese scene on each side. One side depicting an han...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,485Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

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Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Located in Stamford, CT

Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions are known for protective qualities, they are celestial animal emblem of Tibet that em...

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Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

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 good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measure...

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Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

$1,275 / set

H 5.75 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Pair of charming polychrome ceramic Foo Dog / Lions in the Qing Style. Fantastic detail and a beautiful color combination of ochre, green, brown and blue. Foo dogs are symbolic, pro...

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Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
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Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

$2,065Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Located in Richmond, CA

This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a testament to the era's craftsmanship. The lions are intricately carved from high-q...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki
Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki

Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki

Located in Kyoto, JP

Cherry Blossoms Kano Sanrakuki (1898-1981) Showa period, circa 1930 2-panel Japanese Screen Color, gofun and gold leaf on paper Against a backdrop of gold-leafed groun...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Foo Dog Statue, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900

Located in Pomona, CA

Fabulous colorful hand painted Satsuma porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a colorful decoration on the body with green accents and gold detailing. Handcrafted in Japan, the detail...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Large, a Pair
Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Large, a Pair

Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Large, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of turquoise glazed porcelain foo dogs. Large size and beautiful details. Add some classic Asian style and amazing color to your home.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand carved porcelain. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainland...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Large Chinese Lacquered, Gilded Foo Dogs on Ornate Bases, China
Pair of Antique Large Chinese Lacquered, Gilded Foo Dogs on Ornate Bases, China

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 off evil spirits and attract luck and wealth. This antique wooden pair, with gilt d...

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Stone Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of stone foo dogs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique stone foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, cast stone and wood. Stone foo dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of stone foo dogs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern stone foo dogs are of considerable interest.

How Much are Stone Foo Dogs?

Prices for stone foo dogs start at $495 and top out at $10,500 with the average selling for $3,895.
Questions About Stone Foo Dogs
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.