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Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood  & Polychromed  Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood  & Polychromed  Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs," are beautifully

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Handmade Chinese Ceramic Stool
Handmade Chinese Ceramic Stool

Handmade Chinese Ceramic Stool

$1,814

H 21.26 in Dm 15.36 in

Handmade Chinese Ceramic Stool

Located in Southall, GB

piece would be unique with varied brushstrokes and details. Featured Temple Dogs (Foo Dogs or Lion

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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

$875 / set

H 13.5 in W 4 in D 8 in

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of intricately hand carved Teak temple guard dogs. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues

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20th Century Thai Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

$9,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Located in Stamford, CT

A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

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

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Pair XL Bronze Chinese Dogs - Foo Keiloon Fu Temple Statue China
Pair XL Bronze Chinese Dogs - Foo Keiloon Fu Temple Statue China

Pair XL Bronze Chinese Dogs - Foo Keiloon Fu Temple Statue China

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs Large pair at almost four feet tall In ancient Chinese

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Vintage 1980s Statues

Materials

Bronze

Red Chinese Temple Doors Lacquered Architectural Panels With Foo Dogs Wall Art
Red Chinese Temple Doors Lacquered Architectural Panels With Foo Dogs Wall Art

Red Chinese Temple Doors Lacquered Architectural Panels With Foo Dogs Wall Art

$2,000Sale Price|25% Off

H 26.63 in W 14.63 in D 2 in

Red Chinese Temple Doors Lacquered Architectural Panels With Foo Dogs Wall Art

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Removed Antique Asian Cabinet Doors. Heavily worn corners and edges, missing finish. One door has only a single hinge remaining. W 14 5/8 x H 26 5/8 x D 2 in.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Elm

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith
Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Spectacular pair of hand painted ceramic temple jars with iron foo dog finials and bases by

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20th Century Thai Ceramics

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

$303 / set

H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 2.76 in

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

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Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp of Large Size
Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp of Large Size

Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp of Large Size

Located in Fresno, CA

formed as stylized temple dogs, over an ovoid body. Now drilled and mounted as a table lamp. The front

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Vintage 1910s Chinese Table Lamps

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs
19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs

Unavailable

H 19 in W 31 in D 10 in

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Pair of mid-19th century Qing dynasty carved walnut Shanxi temple foo dogs.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Extra Large Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Keiloon Fu Temple Statue
Pair of Extra Large Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Keiloon Fu Temple Statue

Pair of Extra Large Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Keiloon Fu Temple Statue

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Stunning pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs. Large pair at almost four feet tall. In ancient Chinese

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1990s Animal Sculptures

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

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H 37.8 in W 13 in D 14.97 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

Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty
Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty

Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

guard outside of Buddhist temples, by the time of the Ming dynasty, when this work was created, the dogs

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Antique Vintage Chinese Yin Yang Meditation Lotus Ningxia Temple Runner Area Ru
Antique Vintage Chinese Yin Yang Meditation Lotus Ningxia Temple Runner Area Ru

Antique Vintage Chinese Yin Yang Meditation Lotus Ningxia Temple Runner Area Ru

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

rows in a Buddhist temple. Two pairs playing fo-dogs on a field of scrolling lotus flowers and vines

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet

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H 72.45 in W 37.01 in D 20.48 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

pillars are carved temple lions (fo-dogs), which typically sit outside a temple as guardians. This

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

A Pair of Monumental and Colorful Temple Dogs
A Pair of Monumental and Colorful Temple Dogs

A Pair of Monumental and Colorful Temple Dogs

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A large and impressive pair of Foo dogs featuring striking colorful glazes. The dogs sit on fixed

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Statues

Pair of 19th Century Cambodian Temple Dogs as Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Cambodian Temple Dogs as Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Cambodian Temple Dogs as Lamps

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H 19.3 in W 10.63 in D 13.78 in

Pair of 19th Century Cambodian Temple Dogs as Lamps

Located in Kent, Dover

A large pair of Cambodian temple dog heads (Male and Female) of polychrome painted carved fruitwood

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Antique 19th Century Cambodian Table Lamps

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

Located in London, GB

, similar to the structure of society in the Middle Kingdom (earthly China). Chinese temple Dogs Weight

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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Large Bronze Temple Water Bowl with Lion Dog Mask Ring Handles, 1850
Large Bronze Temple Water Bowl with Lion Dog Mask Ring Handles, 1850

Large Bronze Temple Water Bowl with Lion Dog Mask Ring Handles, 1850

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

around the top edge and it has very large Temple Dogs Faces one each side, these each have large sturdy

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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Qing Metalwork

Antique Sampler, 1838, Mary Routh
Antique Sampler, 1838, Mary Routh

Antique Sampler, 1838, Mary Routh

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H 19.5 in W 16.5 in L 19.5 in

Antique Sampler, 1838, Mary Routh

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

October in the Year of our Lord 1838'. A good set of motifs, including Solomon's Temple, dogs, potted

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Antique 1830s English Folk Art Tapestries

Tibetan late 19th Century Carved Wood Lion Head Sculpture
Tibetan late 19th Century Carved Wood Lion Head Sculpture

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

Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs
Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs

Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

playful detail on the statues. Foo dogs are often found near temples, gardens, entrances and homes. They

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Temple Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Temple Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Temple Foo Dogs

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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 8.27 in

Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Temple Foo Dogs

Located in Nottingham, GB

From a private collection. Free international shipping.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Pair of bronze cast Foo Dogs on a marble pedestal. The pair will guard your entryway or any space

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs
Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of large bronze Thai temple guardian foo lion dogs These are a very impressive pair of

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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Medieval Animal Sculptures

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

Pair of Chinese Hand Painted Ceramic Temple Jars with Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Hand Painted Ceramic Temple Jars with Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Hand Painted Ceramic Temple Jars with Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Spectacular pair of ceramic hand painted Chinese temple jars with foo dog finials and bronze bases

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

known as Foo Dogs. Decorated in the Majolica style bright green and yellow toned overglaze polychrome

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

depict a pair of Chinese temple Buddhist lions in the classical pose each sitting on a rectangular

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

Located in DEVENTER, NL

These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs

Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs

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H 18 in W 16 in D 8 in

Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Pomona, CA

A pair of hand carved rosewood foo dogs or temple guards. The eyes, and teeth are painted.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair
Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair

Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair

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H 10.25 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in

Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Export green and yellow glazed foo dogs / temple lion guardian figures, decorated

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s
PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

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

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Pair Of Hand Carved Wood Polychromatic FooDogs
Pair Of Hand Carved Wood Polychromatic FooDogs

Pair Of Hand Carved Wood Polychromatic FooDogs

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a large and heavy pair of hand carved wood Foo Dogs from a temple or a house large door

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues

Located in Palm Springs, CA

guarding the entrances of temples, shrines, and palaces. Foo dogs are mythical lion-like animals that are

Category

Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wool

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Chinese temple lions. Foo (Fu) means prosperity and good fortune in Chinese. These guardian dogs, also

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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

Located in Prato, Tuscany

called Chinese lions, guardian dogs or stone dogs of the temple. The Dog occupies the eleventh position

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910
Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910

Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Pair of Majestic Chinese gilt brass foo dogs/temple dogs, Late Qing dynasty period, (circa 1880

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Large Scale Italian Terracotta Foo or Temple Dogs, a Pair
Large Scale Italian Terracotta Foo or Temple Dogs, a Pair

Large Scale Italian Terracotta Foo or Temple Dogs, a Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of large scale foo dogs. They have a Majolica style painted finish that is hand

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Mid-20th Century Italian Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Pair of Southeast Asian Brass Foo Dogs with Gilt Finish
Pair of Southeast Asian Brass Foo Dogs with Gilt Finish

Pair of Southeast Asian Brass Foo Dogs with Gilt Finish

Located in Rio Vista, CA

expressions. Also known as temple dogs. Each one weighs 10 pounds.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Palace Size Carved Wooden Foo Dogs
Palace Size Carved Wooden Foo Dogs

Palace Size Carved Wooden Foo Dogs

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H 33 in W 17 in D 23 in

Palace Size Carved Wooden Foo Dogs

Located in Rochester, NY

An massive heavy pair of finely hand carved wooden foo dogs / temple dogs in beautifully aged

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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

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H 16.5 in W 21 in D 11 in

Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

white glazed finish. Guardian temple dogs are symbols of prosperity and wealth in China represented in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Nice Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Carved Soapstone, Early 20th Century
Nice Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Carved Soapstone, Early 20th Century

Nice Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Carved Soapstone, Early 20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A nice pair of Chinese Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, carved Soapstone, early 20th century, circa 1920-1930s

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

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

Pair of Large Italian Majolica Foo Dogs, 1950s
Pair of Large Italian Majolica Foo Dogs, 1950s

Pair of Large Italian Majolica Foo Dogs, 1950s

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H 35.44 in W 14.18 in D 16.54 in

Pair of Large Italian Majolica Foo Dogs, 1950s

Located in Hastings, GB

earlier, Italy. This incredible pair of lifesize Foo or Temple Dogs each superbly hand crafted and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive pair of well carved Foo dogs or lion statues in the manner and scale of temple carvings

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm
Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm

Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise, light blue colored

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs/Temple Lions. They are hand painted white and adorned

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Lotus Blossom Temple Ginger Jars with Foo Dogs
Pair of Lotus Blossom Temple Ginger Jars with Foo Dogs

Pair of Lotus Blossom Temple Ginger Jars with Foo Dogs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning pair of temple ginger jars featuring fern green and red lotus blossom decoration. Both

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A pair of green colored marble foo dogs sculptures, book ends or decorative objects. Nice addition

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage, pink raw marble ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians
Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians

Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a pair of vintage or antique Chinese Food Dog figures. Features two dogs with their

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs
Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs

Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs

Located in Studio City, CA

workmanship and detail are clearly masterly. The carvings are most likely from a Japanese temple interior

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Enamelled Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Hand Enamelled Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Hand Enamelled Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

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H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in

Pair of Hand Enamelled Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Stockholm, SE

These are a good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a male

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

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H 10.24 in W 2.76 in D 3.55 in

Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

Located in Stockholm, SE

These are a very good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Porcelain, Hand Enamelled, circa 1920
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Porcelain, Hand Enamelled, circa 1920

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Porcelain, Hand Enamelled, circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

PAIR Chinese Export Foo Lion Dogs Porcelain Hand painted, circa 1920
PAIR Chinese Export Foo Lion Dogs Porcelain Hand painted, circa 1920

PAIR Chinese Export Foo Lion Dogs Porcelain Hand painted, circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good pair of Chinese Export, blue and white porcelain foo or lion dogs, sometimes

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze
Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze

Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze

Located in Topeka, KS

temples. Most Lion Dogs come in pairs. One male and one female. The male with his mouth open and symbolic

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

The “Court Series” rugs are hand tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries represented both via overlaid graphic...

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2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Chinese Garden Stool
1900s Chinese Garden Stool

1900s Chinese Garden Stool

$2,450

H 19 in Dm 11.5 in

1900s Chinese Garden Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully detailed paint work. Unusual turquoise color. Mint condition. Probably 1920s to 1930s.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

$2,400

H 34 in W 27 in D 19 in

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

Located in New York, NY

Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair with fantastic detailed hand carvings. Victorian era cabriole legs fini...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Amazing Large Green Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Amazing Large Green Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier

Amazing Large Green Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Realized in pure Emerald green color Murano glass consists of 24 large hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Nine E27 lights bulbs spread a magical light. Wattage 4-6 W...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

A Molded Qingbai 'Flowers' Dish, Southern Song Dynasty
A Molded Qingbai 'Flowers' Dish, Southern Song Dynasty

A Molded Qingbai 'Flowers' Dish, Southern Song Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

This dish is coated with a transparent bluish-white glaze over a thin white body. The center is incised with a design of lotus flowers and a bird, while the inner wall is encircled b...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period
Chinese Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period

Chinese Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period

Located in seoul, KR

A Chinese jardinière rarely in six colors, hexagonal, China, presumably 19th century. Period: Qing Dynasty Type: Jardinière Medium: Famille rose Size : 17 cm(Height) x 24cm(Mouth Di...

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Antique 19th Century East Asian Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Good Size 1920s Art Deco Alabaster Pendant, Colorful & Great Timeless Shape
Good Size 1920s Art Deco Alabaster Pendant, Colorful & Great Timeless Shape

Good Size 1920s Art Deco Alabaster Pendant, Colorful & Great Timeless Shape

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique 1920s white alabaster and black veins pendant with a shade of pink. One of the qualities of alabaster pendants is that no two shades will ever be exactly the same. Mother n...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

La Plume, Special Issue Devoted to Alphonse Mucha
La Plume, Special Issue Devoted to Alphonse Mucha

La Plume, Special Issue Devoted to Alphonse Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in New York, NY

Re-bound set of six consecutive issues of the renowned French magazine La Plume devoted to the work of Art Nouveau artist and graphic designer Alphonse Mucha. Founded in 1889 by Leon...

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Books

Materials

Paper

Three-glazed Earthenware dish circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Three-glazed Earthenware dish circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Three-glazed Earthenware dish circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Located in seoul, KR

Painted with yellow, brown and green glazes against the straw-glazed ground, the cavettos with a broad brown-glazed band, the exteriors green-glazed. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzhen...

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Antique 1720s Vietnamese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Two Original Coade Stone Urn Finials
Two Original Coade Stone Urn Finials

Two Original Coade Stone Urn Finials

$54,394

H 25.79 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Two Original Coade Stone Urn Finials

By Eleanor Coade

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A beautifully preserved pair of George III English coade stone urn finials marked ‘Coade Lambeth 1794’. The design for these urns appears in Coade’s 1778 trade catalogue under No. 94...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Urns

Materials

Coade Stone

Tibetan Temple Entrance
Tibetan Temple Entrance

Tibetan Temple Entrance

$19,480Sale Price|51% Off

H 91.5 in W 48 in D 13 in

Tibetan Temple Entrance

Located in Asheville, NC

Deeply sacred carved temple entrance with gargoyles, doves, mandalas, and fetishes of the natural and spirit worlds, all representing peace. During some time period it was fashioned ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Religious Items

Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade

Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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There is a range of temple dogs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct temple dogs — often made from wood, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. Temple 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 have been many well-made temple dogs over the years, but those made by Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Temple Dogs?

Temple dogs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $332,112.