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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
Chinese Cinnabar Vase with Finely Carved Foo Dogs, 19th Century
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese cinnabar finely carved vase with depiction of the foo dogs, 19th century.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners.
Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1960s Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Pomona, CA
Wonderful pair of Chinese wood carved foo dogs. The base is a custom-made wood shape of the foo
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
rectangular pedestal altar shaped base with a draped cloth hanging over the sides. The Foo dogs, one slightly
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs. The jade, or stone resembling its pale green hue, beutifully exhibits
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
and scattered smaller blossoms, also in red enamel. Three charming foo lions or foo dogs scamper
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Vases with Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
China, early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Qing More Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Asian carved stone Foo dogs.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirit’s. They look Angry, but not at You.
They are Protecting you from Bad Spirits!
The m...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze, Underglaze
Pair Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Foo Dogs made of Marble - both are of nice weight and can also serve as either
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They
Category
Vintage 1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze and Inlaid Glass Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Glaze
Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Dogs of Foo. These remarkable sculptures are meticulously crafted from sections of root wood
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of hand painted ceramic foo dogs made in Japan in the late 20th century. Retain original
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period pair of foo dogs in delicately carved wood. The dogs have uniquely expressive
Category
Antique 1750s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of fu dogs sit at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Other
Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful pair of cast stone fire dogs, Foo Dog style. Great for use in a fireplace -
the pair is
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Cast Stone
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Foo Dogs Chinese sancai architectural roof tiles in green and mustard / orange shades.
Antique
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage palace size large carved wood foo dogs. Amazing carved wood details . Fun Fact from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in good vintage condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Located in South Salem, NY
A captivating duo of bronze Foo Dogs, dating back to the early 20th century, exudes timeless charm
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
20th Century Thai Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Pair of 20th Century Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of Chinese hand carved marble Foo dogs sitting on rectangular decorative carved plinths
Category
Vintage 1920s Statues
Materials
Marble
Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage tan, cream and blue foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases
Located in London, GB
owner from evil spirits and the ball symbolises the Earth, which the foo dogs have control over. Twin
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Pottery
Materials
Enamel
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs.
Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs.
A large pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19TH Century Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A proper pair - right and left facing. The bronzes have expressive faces
with protruding tongues and are posed with paws raised to indicate
that they are at attention.
An outstandin...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Low fired ceramic Chinese "Ming" style pair matching Foo Dogs with beautiful cracked and dripped
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning pair of glazed ceramic foo dogs. A chic deep green color with flashes of deep blue. Lots
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Small Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Four Porcelain White & Gold Foo Dogs
By Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in South Salem, NY
Regency style. Ornate ceramic sculptures with detailed faces, mouths, bodies, and paws. All four Foo Dogs
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Japonisme Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Asian foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in bright clear colors. Two
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Enormous Bronze Foo Dogs with Inlays
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The impressively scaled foo dogs are a proper pair - one posed left ,
the other right. Both are
Category
Vintage 1960s Thai Statues
Materials
Quartz, Stone, Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Qing Dynasty, Couple of Glazed Majolica Foo Dogs
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of ornaments in the shape of foo dogs, protectors of the home and the world. One
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in porcelain depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a handsome pair of vintage Chinese ceramic foo lions hand-painted in traditional green and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extraordinary 26" wide, 63 lb, heavy cast bronze Foo Dog lions. Each modeled on its side
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Chinese Export Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Chinese Export Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs
China, 20th Century
An exquisite, large-scale
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
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 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 Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues
Located in Somis, CA
Hand carved solid stone foo dogs with double lotus candle holder features. The same lotus motif is
Category
20th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Stone
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
texture. It shows signs of age, but it presents beautifully.
The "guardians" in the form of Foo dogs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Pair of Chinese Export Marble Seated Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine pair of Chinese Export marble seated foo dogs, well carved, the male standing 26-inches high
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain 'Kutani' Foo Dogs
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A pair of fine quality Japanese Kutani foo dogs in rich polychrome enamels over porcelain. The pair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Shiwan Guangdong Red Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese red porcelain foo dogs with spirited expressions, detailing, and shiwan town in
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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There is a range of the foo dogs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique the foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. The foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of the foo dogs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Hollywood Regency, mid-century modern and folk art the foo dogs are of considerable interest. The foo dogs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Satsuma, Mason's Ironstone and Herend are consistently popular.
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The dog in the “Blue Dog” paintings by George Rodrigue is not a real breed. The paintings were inspired by a combination of Rodrigue’s deceased dog Tiffany and a loup-garou or rougarou, a dog-like creature from Cajun folklore. On 1stDibs, find a range of George Rodrigue art.
- What is a fire dog used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Fire dogs are used for holding logs in a fireplace. You will sometimes see them referred to as andirons. Most fire dogs feature metal construction. Designs range from very simple brackets to elaborate decorations with ornate bases and finials. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage fire dogs.
- What are fire dogs used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A firedog, or andiron, is a pair of bracket supports used in an open fireplace on which to place logs. They allow air to circulate under the logs to facilitate efficient burning and to prevent excess smoke. On 1stDibs, find a collection of firedogs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who is famous for painting dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023George Rodrigue is especially famous for painting dogs. Although many artists, from Francisco Goya to Andy Warhol, depicted dogs in their work, Rodrigue created a series of “Blue Dog” paintings that became very popular during the 1990s. These paintings are frequently reproduced as posters and prints. Shop a selection of authentic George Rodrigue art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The RCA dog Nipper was a mixed breed. He was part bull terrier and part fox terrier. Francis Barraud depicted the curious dog in his painting His Master’s Voice, which Gramophone Company Ltd. trademarked. In 1929, RCA obtained the U.S. rights to the image. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage RCA electronics.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue was inspired by the artist’s dog, a spaniel-terrier blend named Tiffany, as well as the legendary Cajun creature called the Loup-garou. Browse an array of artist George Rodrigue’s pieces and prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Rodrigue created the Blue Dog painting. The piece is actually part of a larger series of the American painter's artwork inspired by the Cajun mythological creature called the loup-garou. On 1st 1stDibs, find a collection of George Rodrigue art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Jeff Koons made Balloon Dog to symbolize the human experience. In an interview, he said, "I've always enjoyed balloon animals because they're like us ... We're balloons. You take a breath and you inhale, it's an optimism. You exhale, and it's kind of a symbol of death.” From 1994 to 2000, Koons produced versions of the sculpture in yellow, orange, blue, magenta and red. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of fine art.