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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

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

H 13 in W 10 in D 7 in
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
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

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

H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 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

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

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

H 13.5 in W 4 in D 8 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

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.

H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in
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

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

H 11 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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

H 32 in W 27 in D 16 in
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...
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

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

H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

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

H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 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

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

H 26.63 in W 14.63 in D 2 in
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Marble

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
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

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

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H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 23.23 in
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

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

H 16 in Dm 8 in
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture. Jade, probably 18th Century. 5 x 20 cm. Good
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
These guardian statues were traditionally found standing sentry in front of palaces, temples, and
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs

Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs

H 13 in W 7.5 in D 16 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
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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
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a nice pair of bronze Foo Dogs with a male and female with baby. They would look great in a
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs

H 16 in W 14 in D 8 in
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs Great look to this pair which are a perfect left and right
Category

Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique

H 23 in W 22 in D 35 in
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mid 20th century glazed terracotta foo dogs with a great colors. This is a good looking
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 26.5 in W 17 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of turquoise glazed Chinese Foo dog statues- circa 1880. Foo dogs were actually
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880

H 14 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Javanese Red and Giltwood Temple Doors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Asian Javanese (18/19th Century) red and gilt carved temple doors with a large pediment
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Antique Late 18th Century Javanese Tibetan Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Pair of Javanese Red and Giltwood Temple Doors
Pair of Javanese Red and Giltwood Temple Doors

Pair of Javanese Red and Giltwood Temple Doors

H 120 in W 69 in D 3 in
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
often depicted as protectors of sacred spaces, such as temples and imperial palaces. The foo dog on the
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs

1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs

H 23 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully decorative pair of porcelain foo dogs, or guardian lions, beautifully glazed with
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

H 13 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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

H 27 in W 15 in D 22 in
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 21 in W 24 in D 14 in
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

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

H 20 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
, the protective temple guardians placed flanking the entrances of Buddhist religious pagodas and
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Japanese Momoyama Carved Wooden Shinto Temple Lion Dog Figures
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Momoyama period carved wooden Shinto temple entry figures in the form of royal lion dogs
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Momoyama Carved Wooden Shinto Temple Lion Dog Figures
Japanese Momoyama Carved Wooden Shinto Temple Lion Dog Figures

Japanese Momoyama Carved Wooden Shinto Temple Lion Dog Figures

H 17.5 in W 14 in D 8 in
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 7.25 in
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Bradenton, FL
indicating they are hand made. Used to guard the entryway to temples and homes of the very rich, they depict
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

H 39 in W 26 in D 16 in
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Located in Ixelles, BE
Chinese ceramic art. Foo dogs, also known as guardian lions or temple lions, are iconic mythical creatures
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Chinese foo dogs concrete statue guardians lions stone garden 32" These stone foo dogs
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Late 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden

H 32 in W 15 in D 19.5 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty

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H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12.25 in
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare and important pair of early 20th century Chinese Export polychrome ceramic foo dogs. Both in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

H 43 in W 19.25 in D 23.75 in
PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal 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

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Metal

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

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

H 11.8 in W 8.1 in D 5.1 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern
Located in Richmond, CA
Behold a vibrant pair of Chinese Famille Jaune Foo Dogs, a magnificent representation of Chinese
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern

H 3.04 in W 4.85 in D 3.04 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

H 4.3 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
were often placed at the entrances of palaces, temples, and homes to guard and protect. Foo dogs are
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures

H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
Fabulous pair of table lamps featuring wonderfully decorative ceramic figures of foo dogs, or
Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

H 25.99 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
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 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

H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 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
Category

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
Large 19th C. Imari Temple Jar. center piece Cover vase on a Stand Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Foo dogs on the lid, intricately hand painted floral panels pattern and surrounds of wisteria and
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Antique 19th Century Asian Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th C. Imari Temple Jar. center piece Cover vase on a Stand Antiques LA
Large 19th C. Imari Temple Jar. center piece Cover vase on a Stand Antiques LA

Large 19th C. Imari Temple Jar. center piece Cover vase on a Stand Antiques LA

H 36 in Dm 15 in
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 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

H 50 in W 20 in D 33 in
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
temples. The temple guardian has a peaceful and smiling face. He is dressed in armor. The dogs of Fô are
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
20th Century Pair of Artistic Potiche Vase in Ceramic by Crown Devon Fieldings
By Crown Devon Fieldings
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
characterized by refined chinoiserie decoration, animated scenes of daily life with temples and people. On the
Category

Vintage 1950s English Vases

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Pair of Artistic Potiche Vase in Ceramic by Crown Devon Fieldings
20th Century Pair of Artistic Potiche Vase in Ceramic by Crown Devon Fieldings

20th Century Pair of Artistic Potiche Vase in Ceramic by Crown Devon Fieldings

H 15.36 in Dm 8.27 in
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
or Foo Dog (fu dogs) has stood guard, with mystic powers to protect, in front of temples, imperial
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Early 20th Century Statues

Materials

Bronze

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

H 40 in W 21 in D 44 in
Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
dogs (shizi), mythical creatures believed to be benevolent protectors and are traditionally placed at
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, c. 1850

H 100 in W 51 in D 5 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
lamps were the property of Valley Castle in Cornwall Connecticut. Fu dogs are actually lions. They
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp

H 16.75 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
lion statues after native dogs for guarding their temples and palaces, as nobody in ancient China had
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860
19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860

19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860

H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
protectors and are traditionally placed at the thresholds of sacred spaces, such as homes, temples, and tombs
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850

H 6.25 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
with power and prosperity, detailed statues like these were often only reserved for Asian temples
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 in
Late 17th Century Japanese Screen. Puppy and Kittens on Gold Leaf.
Located in Kyoto, JP
awareness of realistic sketching, these cats and dogs were inspired by Chinese paintings from the 12th
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 17th Century Japanese Screen. Puppy and Kittens on Gold Leaf.
Late 17th Century Japanese Screen. Puppy and Kittens on Gold Leaf.

Late 17th Century Japanese Screen. Puppy and Kittens on Gold Leaf.

H 44 in W 119 in D 0.75 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
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

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

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in
Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
colors are breathtaking, making these lions a treasure. Temple lions, also known as lion dogs, are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century

Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century

H 17 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
home in 19th-century China. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, the mythical creatures are believed to be
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

H 32 in W 14 in D 22 in
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Located in Dayton, OH
detailed with an evil smile. Foo dogs, or Lions are known as guardians and most often seen outdoors in
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Concrete

Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui

Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui

H 32 in W 15 in D 19 in
Cloisonné Presentation Vases
Located in New York, NY
feet high, were traditionally used in temples and palaces. With floral patterns on a pale blue
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20th Century Chinese Vases

Cloisonné Presentation Vases
Cloisonné Presentation Vases

Cloisonné Presentation Vases

H 40.5 in Dm 17.75 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
temples. Our sculpture depicts a male, recognizable at the fact that he is placing his right frontal paw
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
, reminding us of its celestial aspect and enhancing the dynamism of the statue. In tradition foo dogs lions
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
polygonal base. As is common with foo dogs, their mouths are open. The name foo dog is actually a mistake
Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

H 6.5 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
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Temple Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of temple dogs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct temple dogs — often made from ceramic, stone and marble — can elevate any home. Temple dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Temple dogs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Temple Dogs?

Temple dogs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,250, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

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