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Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, red lacquered wood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Rosewood

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 7 in
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions
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1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

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
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Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Vintage Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
Foo Dogs, Late 20th Century
H 10.13 in W 9 in D 7.13 in
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and
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1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They
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1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Vintage Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
H 13 in W 13 in D 6 in
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
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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Vintage Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
H 17 in W 14 in D 6 in
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
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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Vintage Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Vintage Pair of Chinoiserie Blue and White Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of blue and white Foo Dogs. No chips or breaks.
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1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Fabulous colorful hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a ornate decoration on the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a cinnabar body with colorful accents
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand Japan, 20th Century A fine
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain, Hardwood

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
displaying foo dogs spread to other parts of Asia, including Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Singapore. These
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Mid-20th Century Asian Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

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21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Copper, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 in
Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Sectional Sofa, 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Two Piece Sectional Sofa. Circa .1970. Original fabric is in great condition. Measurements and a drawing is in pictures.
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Upholstery

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents. This pair from 1910s or earlier.
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Copper

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
H 14.75 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks or Lamp Bases
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning pair of French antique foo fu dog candlesticks or lamp bases, glazed in a bright turquoise. This pair may be unwired and rewired for use as lamps, or used to hold candles....
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Early 20th Century French Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Brass

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 dogs, one male and one female which were thought to protect the home from harmful spir...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Wood

Large Japanese 6-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with genre painting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Fascinating large six-panel byôbu (folding screen) with a detailed genre painting on goldish silver leaf with different scenes of people at work in a rural mountain village during th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Silver Leaf

Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Louis XVI style chinoiserie gilt-bronze mounted Chinese export famille rose porcelain vases. The ovoid hand painted porcelain body with dual scenes of a sword presenta...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ormolu

20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone foo dog carving. Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930. This is a small green and brown soapstone carving in relief with ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Soapstone

Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Chinese, white, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a great pair of book ends or a fun decor item in any room!
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Porcelain Hand Glove Mold
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural bone white porcelain hand latex glove mold.
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Porcelain Hand Glove Mold
Porcelain Hand Glove Mold
H 24 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Gandharan Schist Statue of Buddha
Located in London, GB
Gandharan Schist Buddha Circa 3rd Century A.D. This finely carved stone statue depicts the Buddha, clad in cascading folds of fabric, clinging lightly to the contours of his body; p...
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Classical Greek Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Schist

Gandharan Schist Statue of Buddha
Gandharan Schist Statue of Buddha
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H 21 in W 9.75 in D 4 in
SanCai Glazed Figure of a Camel Chinese Tang Dynasty Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Sancai glazed blue pottery figure of a camel Chinese Tang Dynasty manner. A wonderful large Chinese Tang-style glazed pottery figure of a camel carrying goods. Made from tr...
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1950s Chinese Tang Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Pottery

Japanese Three Authentic Bamboo Water Ladles "Hishaku" Fine Handcrafted Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is one set of three (3) authentic Japanese made bamboo water ladles -hishaku- handcrafted new quality and often seen in use at Buddhist, Shinto shrines, and private gardens. ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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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 amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 4"W x 3"D x 3.5"H #3295
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

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Large Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a pair of yellow glazed vintage Japanese Foo dogs from the 1970s-1980s.
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1970s Japanese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Vintage Large Japanese Foo Dogs
Large Japanese Foo Dogs
H 17.25 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, emerald green, ceramic foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Japanese glazed porcelain foo dogs. These beautiful Japanese foo dogs or foo lions are the
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1940s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Japanese Charcoal Gray Silk "Starburst & Foo-Dogs" Kimono
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed lined silk kimono features "Starburst & Foo Dogs" on the
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1970s Japanese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

Pair of Porcelain Japanese Blue Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of handpainted blue Chinese porcelain Foo Dogs perched on a ball. The foo dogs are in the
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1960s Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Pair Vintage Japanese Turquoise Glazed Komainu (Foo Dogs), circa 1960's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and colorful pair of vintage Japanese turquoise glazed biscuit porcelain komainu (foo dogs
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Japanese Figural Meiji Revival Bronze Censor, Foo Dogs, Chickens, Peacock Signed
Located in Big Flats, NY
Japanese Meiji Revival figural cast bronze censor features animals including foo dog feet, chicken
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Japanese Four Foo Dogs Shishi Koma-Inu, Two Pair Glazed Works of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
; foo dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan—are often seen guarding shrines
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Pair of Glaze Ceramic Foo Dogs Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Charming Pair of very colorful ceramic foo dog lamps.
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

Vintage Pair Bronze Finished Asian Lamps with Lionized Shih Tzus or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Buddhism, Foo Dogs are known as "lion of Buddha" or "Komainu" in Japan. They are often found guarding the
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Mid-20th Century Asian Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Metal

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese temple lions. Foo (Fu) means prosperity and good fortune in Chinese. These guardian dogs, also
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Located in GB
bronzed and stamped Chinese guardian lions or Imperial guardian lions often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Chinese White Marble Garden Stone Buddha Guan Yin with Attendants Hand-Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
is seated a top an angular pedestal with guardian foo dogs at the sides. It was likely in a private
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Marble

Old Garden Stone Guan Yin Buddha with Lovely Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
seated a top an angular pedestal with guardian foo dogs at the sides. It was likely in a private shrine
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Limestone

Chinese Lg Stone "Double Buddha" Guan Yin Attendants Hand-Carved Old Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
the lower Buddha flanked by two guardian foo dogs. Two vertical bands on either side of the front
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Limestone

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, aqua colored, ceramic foo dogs made in Japan. Excellent condition and
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Pair of Foo Dogs Made in Japan Chinoiserie Vintage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of foo dogs. Made in Japan. No chips or breaks.
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1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, mini, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition
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20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, mini, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent
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20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Pair of Rare Decorative Porcelain Foo Dogs Table Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic pair of white porcelain Foo dogs lamps, freshly rewired with double sockets lampshades are
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20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Brass

Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of relatively tall Midcentury yellow ceramic foo dog or lion sculpture decorative
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Toshikane Japanese Porcelain & Silver Foo Dog Cufflinks, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950's Japanese porcelain foo dog cufflinks set in silver by the Toshikane Company. The hand
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1950s Japanese Retro Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Silver

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dog Book Ends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and
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20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Located in South Burlington, VT
dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan—are often seen guarding shrines, straddling
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze
Located in Topeka, KS
pair of made in Japan Komainu or Lion Dogs from the 1950-1960s. No, they are not Foo Dogs from China
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Vintage Turquoise and Green Glaze Ceramic Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs, a Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of vintage mid-century Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs in ceramic with a primarily turquoise
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1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and fabulous pair of Japanese yellow glazed Kutani style porcelain lion-dogs, komainu
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Old Hand Carved Garden Stone Table and Stools 6 pcs solid limestone
Located in South Burlington, VT
of deer, birds, foo dogs and flowers. The table top has an aged patina from appropriate many decades
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Limestone

Old Chinese Hand Carved Marble Guan Yin Buddha with Lovely Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
below by guardian foo dogs at the sides. It was likely in a private shrine or special Buddhist garden
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Marble

Vintage Turquoise Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Lovely set of small food dogs in a ravishing turquoise color.
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1970s Japanese Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Vintage Turquoise Japanese Foo Dogs
Vintage Turquoise Japanese Foo Dogs
H 7.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this beautiful pair of Andrea by Sadek Celadon foo dogs. Gorgeous light turquoise color
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Celadon

Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek
Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek
H 5.75 in W 5.88 in L 5.75 in
1960s Blue and Green Polychrome Foo Dogs, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous pair of 1960s polychrome blue and green foo dogs. Marked: Japan. Fairly heavy.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
is highly intricate and three dimensional, full of texture + Foo Dogs rest on thick acrylic
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1950s American Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Iron, Silver Leaf

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
dimensional, full of texture + Foo Dogs rest on thick acrylic bases and are not attached
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1950s American Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Iron, Silver Leaf

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
H 28 in W 14 in D 11 in
Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an absolutely stunning pair of porcelain, Blanc de Chine foo dogs! Beautiful addition of
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

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Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage Japanese foo dogs available for sale. Each of these unique vintage Japanese foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Vintage Japanese foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage Japanese foo dogs made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Satsuma produced beautiful vintage Japanese foo dogs that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Japanese Foo Dogs?

Prices for vintage Japanese foo dogs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage Japanese foo dogs begin at $175 and can go as high as $2,400, while the average can fetch as much as $795.