Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs.
Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated glazed
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
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Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions.
Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
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 Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions.
Stunning nice scale pair of 20th century
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Terracotta
Male Foo Dogs Holding the Earth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful male foo dogs holding and protecting the earth. Very rare find and interesting take on
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs. Gorgeous design, colors, and details. See our
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
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Terracotta
Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of glazed terracotta ochre foo dogs on glazed brown pedestals. Each foo dog, a symbolic
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of multicolored vintage glazed terra cotta Chinese foo dogs. These very imposing foo lions
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Large Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unique pair of large multi colored glazed terra cotta foo dogs. These mid-20th century foo
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Terra Cotta Painted and Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a dramatic, colorful large pair of Chinese foo dogs hand painted in rich tones of green
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
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
Classic Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs on a Base, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of glazed terra cotta male and female Foo Dogs standing on a base. Great addition to
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Export Style Large Scale Green Teracotta Pottery Jars With Foo Dogs - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of large scale Chinese Export style terracotta green glazed jars. The lids have foo
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a personal favorite! This is a killer pair of 1970s large scale Chinese Export style foo
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pottery
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Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Roof Tiles
Located in Forney, TX
fortune and longevity.
The Fish is one of the several natural or mythical creatures such as Foo Dogs
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Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
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Pair, Chinese Blue Turquoise Glazed Standing Ceramic Foo Dogs
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Chinese, mid century.
A pair of turquoise blue ceramic foo dog sculptures, likely circa 1950 or 60.
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Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Pair Chinese Porcelain Dehua Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs
By He Chaozong
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Pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Exceptional quality. Mid 20th century. Possibly early 20th century. With impressed mark for He Chaozong.
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Located in Norton, MA
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H 14.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 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 lions, yet they resemble a Chow Chow and/or Shih Tzu (dog breeds) which led them to b...
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19th Century Chinese Sancai Roof Tile
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Chinese Sancai roof tile. This piece is hand glazed and the painted tile is of pottery, depicting a warrior riding a large mythical dragon serpent. Beautiful colors of y...
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Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Amber Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs with Lids
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century Chinese amber glazed terracotta foo dogs with lids, unmarked.
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instead reflect an agglomeration of features in the same way that “foo dogs” resemble lions; it possesses
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Pair of Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic pair of glazed terracotta foo dogs. Detail and scale is superb. Small chip to base.
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Pair of Vintage Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Wichita, KS
This lovey pair of glazed food dogs are vintage and have a soft and honed neutral finish with white
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Pair of Large Antique Chinese Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of 18th or 19th century large Chinese Foo Dogs. These types of guardians were
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Monumental in Scale Fabulous Green Terracotta Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Spectacular pair of terra cotta glazed crouching foo dogs on rosewood stands.
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Hollywood Regency Italian Majolica Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large terracotta Majolica foo dogs, produced in Italy during the Hollywood Regency era
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Pair of Hollywood Regency Italian Majolica Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large terracotta Majolica foo dogs, produced in the Hollywood Regency era circa 1950s, in
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Pair of Italian Terracotta Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful foo dog figures of dramatic scale.
"Ying and Yang" - male and female opposing figures
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Located in New York, NY
Substantial Pair of Italian Glazed Terra Cotta 19th Century Foo Dogs
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feature pierced open sides with dragons and foo dogs handles.
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Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
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Large Scale Italian Terracotta Foo or Temple Dogs, a Pair
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Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
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An outstanding pair of glazed terracotta Italian Majolica Foo Dogs.
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Pair of gigantic Foo dogs- with colorful palette- turquoise red green and amber
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Located in Kilmarnock, VA
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1970s Large Terracotta Turquoise and White Foo Dog Sculpture Statues, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous pair of 1970s terracotta foo dogs. Turquoise and white coloring. Indoor
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Located in San Antonio, TX
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Terracotta Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of terracotta foo dogs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique terracotta foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, terracotta and pottery. Terracotta foo dogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Terracotta Foo Dogs?
Prices for terracotta foo dogs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, terracotta foo dogs begin at $800 and can go as high as $5,950, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
Questions About Terracotta Foo Dogs
- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
- What is the meaning of foo dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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 are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese 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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