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Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it. Likely mid to late 20th
Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

H 11 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

H 44 in W 26 in D 18.5 in
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

H 16 in W 42 in D 16 in
Pair of 19th Century Temple Jars, Lidded, Chinoiserie Foo Dog Finials, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
, flowers and geometric designs. Each signed on the front. The pair having Foo Dog Lids. This large and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Temple Jars, Lidded, Chinoiserie Foo Dog Finials, 19th C.
Pair of 19th Century Temple Jars, Lidded, Chinoiserie Foo Dog Finials, 19th C.

Pair of 19th Century Temple Jars, Lidded, Chinoiserie Foo Dog Finials, 19th C.

H 27 in Dm 12.5 in
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Sheridan, CO
Dynasty glaze coloring. This unusually large foo dog displays fierce countenances. It hold the traditional
Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

H 31.5 in W 16 in D 18 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
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 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
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
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
) Overall: 30" High, 22" Wide, 9.5" Deep Foo dog / Foo lion: 25" High, 7" Wide, 9.5" Deep; Base: 5" High
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

H 30 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hand carved bamboo Foo or Lion Dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing

Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing

H 7 in Dm 4 in
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
Vintage lost wax cast bronze foo dog sculptures from the mid 20th century. We currently have three
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
Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900

Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900

H 7.38 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
, people also call them "Foo Dog" means bring you peace and lucky. This beautiful pair of unique Foo Dog is
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Ceramic

Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

H 43 in W 19 in D 22 in
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
"Foo Dog" means bring you peace and lucky. You can see from the pictures that they are very well carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Stone

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

H 21 in W 8 in D 11 in
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Located in Dayton, OH
32" Chinese concrete male foo dog Guardian lion statue sculpture Fu Feng Shui The perfect
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
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
Category

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
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
Category

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
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square
Category

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
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
likely Forbidden City, Dongcheng District, Beijing, figural pottery modeled as mythical qilin (foo dog
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

H 18 in W 19 in D 8 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
temples. This hand-carved stone Qing dynasty foo dog sculpture will make a stunning addition to any home
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base

H 31 in W 12 in D 11 in
Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Each designed as a lid top box, modeled as a foo dog, the body composed of carved jade, adorned
Category

Vintage 1970s More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Jade

Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb
Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb

Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb

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
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
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Pomona, CA
, people also call them "Foo Dog" means bring you peace and lucky. This beautiful Large pair of unique Foo
Category

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
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Extraordinary pair of fine and rare and very large pair of glazed terra cotta decorative foo dog or
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
Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Located in Forney, TX
articulated full armor with stamped decoration including foo dog lion on the breast plate and epaulettes at
Category

Antique 18th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure

H 23 in W 18 in D 6.5 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
Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

H 23 in W 10 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Located in SANTA FE, NM
kingdom of heaven. Pairs of foo dogs guard the entrances to Chinese palaces, temples and even garden gates
Category

Early 20th Century Qing More Art

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions

Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions, Early 20th century

H 17 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern
Located in Richmond, CA
homes and temples for centuries as protectors against evil spirits. Each Foo Dog is depicted in a
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
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
: "The foo dog in feng shui is a symbol of protection when used in pairs outside of a front door. Known
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
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
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
(Imperial Guardian Lion / Chinese Foo Dog), is an extraordinarily rare and unusual form, having large
Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

H 16.5 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Vintage Blue and White Chinese Temple Jars with Lids
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted oversized temple jars. Foo dog on top of lid.
Category

20th Century Chinese Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Blue and White Chinese Temple Jars with Lids
Pair of Vintage Blue and White Chinese Temple Jars with Lids

Pair of Vintage Blue and White Chinese Temple Jars with Lids

H 42 in Dm 18 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderful pair of vintage Chinese Foo dog statues converted into small table lamps. These dog
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
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Rose Medallion Temple Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
hand made and hand painted at about 1910 - 1920 with gilt foo dog handles and dragons to neck and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Rose Medallion Temple Vase
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Rose Medallion Temple Vase

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Rose Medallion Temple Vase

H 43.5 in Dm 18 in
Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Lidded Temple Jar Vase on Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lidded temple jar, wooden pedestal base, Foo dog lid, figural temple scenes, birds, and flowers, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Lidded Temple Jar Vase on Base
Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Lidded Temple Jar Vase on Base

Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Lidded Temple Jar Vase on Base

H 48 in W 20 in D 19 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Temple Jar with Lid
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
shaped lid is topped with a Foo dog figure in high relief. The large ceramic lidded Temple jar is in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Temple Jar with Lid
Early 20th Century Chinese Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Temple Jar with Lid

Early 20th Century Chinese Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Temple Jar with Lid

H 21 in Dm 11 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
Pair of Taisho Period Japanese Satsuma Style Covered Jars
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 19th century temple jars, lidded, Chinoiserie Foo Dog Finials, Exceptional quality and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Taisho Period Japanese Satsuma Style Covered Jars
Pair of Taisho Period Japanese Satsuma Style Covered Jars

Pair of Taisho Period Japanese Satsuma Style Covered Jars

H 26 in Dm 18 in
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ming Dynasty stone foo dog from the revered Beijing Summer Palace, dating back to the end of the
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

H 70.87 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Japanese Imari Rose Porcelain Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
lids having foo dog finials (19/20th Century).  
Category

20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Imari Rose Porcelain Covered Vases
Pair of Japanese Imari Rose Porcelain Covered Vases

Pair of Japanese Imari Rose Porcelain Covered Vases

H 28 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship
Category

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
Set of 3 Antique Chinese Terracotta Plaques
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
appears to resemble a foo dog, a sumo and a musician hand carved by a talented craftsman more than 140
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Set of 3 Antique Chinese Terracotta Plaques
Set of 3 Antique Chinese Terracotta Plaques

Set of 3 Antique Chinese Terracotta Plaques

H 12.21 in W 11.42 in D 1.19 in
Early 20th Century Large Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century large bronze censer on three legs with a foo dog sitting on top and Chinese
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Large Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner
Early 20th Century Large Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner

Early 20th Century Large Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner

H 33 in W 26 in D 17 in
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Foo dog, fu dog, fu lions, foo lions. fu lion.
Category

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
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
Category

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
Antique Jingdezhen Wanli Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Decorated in the centre within an eight-pointed medallion with a Qilin/Foo dog with Temple Ball. The central
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Jingdezhen Wanli Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Dish
Antique Jingdezhen Wanli Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Dish

Antique Jingdezhen Wanli Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Dish

H 2.05 in Dm 11.11 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
Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
lovely images of cross hatch, trellices and a foo dog lion. On the base we find mountains, and clouds
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches

H 104 in W 30 in D 30 in
19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco
Located in Werkendam, NL
This sculptured Foo Dog was traditionally used at the entrance gate of wealthy households. People
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco
19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco

19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco

H 22.05 in W 4.73 in D 11.82 in
Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
Located in Berwickshire, GB
A massive and fierce Chinese dense hardwood statue of foo dog, 19th century. Extremely well carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog

Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Large Temple Vase by Enoch Boulton Enameled with the Orient Design
By Crown Devon Fieldings
Located in London, GB
A rare Art Deco temple vase with a foo fu dog finial lid designed by Enoch Boulton and produced as
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Large Temple Vase by Enoch Boulton Enameled with the Orient Design
Art Deco Large Temple Vase by Enoch Boulton Enameled with the Orient Design

Art Deco Large Temple Vase by Enoch Boulton Enameled with the Orient Design

H 26.78 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Two Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Fo Dogs
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
These animals are Foo dogs, half lion half dog. They are animals representing strength and
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Two Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Fo Dogs
Two Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Fo Dogs

Two Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Fo Dogs

H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 0.04 in
Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted
Located in SOMIS, CA
style which prefers a large undisturbed facade. Here we have a pair of Foo Dog lions occupying the main
Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted
Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted

Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted

H 41.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Pair of Monumental Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dog Temple Urns, 20th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
removable foo dog finial lids, warriors in battle mounted on horses, landscapes with cascading streams, and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Monumental Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dog Temple Urns, 20th Century
Pair of Monumental Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dog Temple Urns, 20th Century

Pair of Monumental Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dog Temple Urns, 20th Century

H 39 in Dm 17 in
19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair
Located in Forney, TX
figure attendants, foo dog temple guardians, religious statues, or impressive architectural elements, be
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair
19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair

19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair

H 14.5 in W 6 in D 9 in
Chinese Cloisonne Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Chinese cloisonne foo dog with stylized motif of red, blue and green on yellow ground
Category

20th Century Chinese Vases and Vessels

Chinese Cloisonne Foo Dog

Chinese Cloisonne Foo Dog

H 13 in W 12 in D 6 in
Large Antique Chinese Lidded Temple Jar with Foo Dog Applications, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
painted designs, of ovoid form, the shoulders mounted with four Foo Dog masks. The jar has a hat shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Lidded Temple Jar with Foo Dog Applications, 19th Century
Large Antique Chinese Lidded Temple Jar with Foo Dog Applications, 19th Century

Large Antique Chinese Lidded Temple Jar with Foo Dog Applications, 19th Century

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H 17.13 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dog and Pagoda Temple Jars, 20th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
, flanking foo dog side handles, and decorative hand-painted pagoda, mountain, and landscape scenes. 20th
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dog and Pagoda Temple Jars, 20th Century
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dog and Pagoda Temple Jars, 20th Century

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dog and Pagoda Temple Jars, 20th Century

H 17.75 in Dm 8.75 in
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Foo Dog Temple For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic foo dog temple available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every foo dog temple was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo dog temple — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A foo dog temple made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made foo dog temple over the years, but those crafted by William Billy Haines, Crown Devon Fieldings and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Foo Dog Temple?

A foo dog temple can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,100, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.
Questions About Foo Dog Temple
  • What are foo dogs made of?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.

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