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18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

Located in Milan, IT

A very rare Imperial Ningxia throne cover from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, distinguished by an exquisitely drawn lion dog, which is an auspicious symbol of protection an...

Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Japanese Antique Stone Komainu (Guardian Lion-Dog)Sculpture/1600s~1680s Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Stone Komainu (Guardian Lion-Dog)Sculpture/1600s~1680s Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Stone Komainu (Guardian Lion-Dog)Sculpture/1600s~1680s Wabisabi

Located in 足利市, JP

This powerful and deeply atmospheric Japanese Komainu (Guardian Lion-Dog) stone sculpture is a rare, museum-quality masterpiece dating back to the early to mid-Edo period (17th to ea...

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s
Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s

Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

A single ceramic lion foo dog decorative object, circa early-20th century, 1930s, China.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

$220Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.94 in W 2.5 in D 1.63 in

Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

Located in New York, NY

A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

The ensemble includes a pair of jade elephants, a reclining lion in jade, and a seated dog in onyx, each carved with delicate detail and smooth finishes.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Onyx

Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic,  Early 20th
Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic,  Early 20th

Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic, Early 20th

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous antique foo lion dog sculpture in green glazed ceramic. This outstanding object was hand-made in the early 1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Single decorative vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain ShiShi Temple Lion Foo Dog Statue. Expertly crafted and painted.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.
pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

1.6in(D) x 2.8in(W) x 5.8in(H) are the dimensions of the taller foo lion/dog; the paw of one lion is resting on a rock; the paw of the other lion is resting on a ball

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, vintage hand carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina This is a very ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

group of 6 Chinese porcelain bird feeders, 19th c.
group of 6 Chinese porcelain bird feeders, 19th c.

group of 6 Chinese porcelain bird feeders, 19th c.

$3,000 / set

H 2.5 in W 2 in D 2 in

group of 6 Chinese porcelain bird feeders, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

each decorated with a copper red foo lion/dog; 2in(D) x 2in(W) x 2.5in(H) are the dimensions of the tallest porcelain bird feeder

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic
Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic

$641

H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Old - possibly antique Japanese Edo style Foo or Lion dog. It is executed in glazed ceramic or Oribe.

Category

20th Century Asian Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Fu Dog Stone Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Chinese Fu Dog Stone Snuff Bottle, circa 1900

Chinese Fu Dog Stone Snuff Bottle, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved into either side is the grinning face of a mythical fu lion dog. Known as shizi, this mythical creature is thought to offer protection from malevolent spirits and misfortune.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Stone

Qing-Dynasty Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion
Qing-Dynasty Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion

Qing-Dynasty Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion

Located in Chicago, IL

At the bottom of the panel is a fu lion dog, or shizi, seated on a rock emerging from crashing waves.

Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Mixed Media

Materials

Silk

Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion, c. 1850
Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion, c. 1850

Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion, c. 1850

$5,880

H 41.5 in W 29.75 in D 1.25 in

Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

At the bottom of the panel is a fu lion dog, or shizi, seated on a rock emerging from crashing waves.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Rare Hexagonal Buddhist Statue Base, Gilded, Edo Period, 17th Century
Rare Hexagonal Buddhist Statue Base, Gilded, Edo Period, 17th Century

Rare Hexagonal Buddhist Statue Base, Gilded, Edo Period, 17th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog), gilded and carved with inset glass eyes and painted with mineral pigments.

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period

Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period

$1,765

H 0.2 in W 3.15 in D 3.35 in

Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period

Located in PARIS, FR

On one side, medallions of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the temple). On the other one, a medallion of waves and clouds with gold highlig...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Iron

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculpture, sometimes called a temple lions, made of bronze, with excellent detail, dating to the 19th century, Qing period or poss...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Remarkable Ivory Ground and Multi Color Border Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug
Remarkable Ivory Ground and Multi Color Border Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug

Remarkable Ivory Ground and Multi Color Border Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Ningxia Carpet 16' 6" ( 503 cm ) x 18' ( 549 cm ) A fierce lion dog confronts a flaming pearl in the centre of this ivory ground large antique Ningxia carpet from northern C...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A six-panel folding screen depicting a shishi, signed Kano Tsunenobu
A six-panel folding screen depicting a shishi, signed Kano Tsunenobu

A six-panel folding screen depicting a shishi, signed Kano Tsunenobu

Located in Milano, IT

At the center of the composition stands a large shishi (lion-dog), while to the right, a blooming peony bush emerges with finely detailed petals and foliage.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture
Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture

Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

This expressive carved wooden head represents a Koma-Inu — the mythical lion-dog guardians traditionally placed at the entrances of Shinto shrines to ward off evil spirits.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Blue and White Shizi Jar
Chinese Blue and White Shizi Jar

Chinese Blue and White Shizi Jar

$980

H 21.5 in Dm 11.75 in

Chinese Blue and White Shizi Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

Images of shizi, a lion-dog symbol of power and strength of character, cavort among the stylized clouds of heaven on this hand-painted covered jar.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar with Shizi
Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar with Shizi

Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar with Shizi

Located in Chicago, IL

Images of shizi, a lion-dog symbol of power and strength of character, cavort among the stylized clouds of heaven on this hand-painted covered jar.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Sculptures, Brass-Bronze, Qing Period, Pair
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Sculptures, Brass-Bronze, Qing Period, Pair

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Sculptures, Brass-Bronze, Qing Period, Pair

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good PAIR of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of a brass-bronze metal alloy, with excellent detail, dating to the earl...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures, Ming Style, Circa 1920 Pair
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures, Ming Style, Circa 1920 Pair

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures, Ming Style, Circa 1920 Pair

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good pair of antique Ming style Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of bronze, with good detail, which we date to the late Qing o...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Chinese Stone Guardian Sculpture
18th Century Chinese Stone Guardian Sculpture

18th Century Chinese Stone Guardian Sculpture

$19,880

H 21 in W 16.25 in D 13 in

18th Century Chinese Stone Guardian Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricately carved with a gleeful expression, this mythical fu lion dog was likely a decorative yet meaningful architectural component, perhaps commissioned by a wealthy landowner to...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

19th century Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain garden seat
19th century Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain garden seat

19th century Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain garden seat

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

9th century Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain garden seat Porcelain garden seat modelled as a drum with nail head bosses to top and bottom, the sides with two large panels depict...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Hand-Painted Famille Rose Chinese Temple Jar with Lid
Large Hand-Painted Famille Rose Chinese Temple Jar with Lid

Large Hand-Painted Famille Rose Chinese Temple Jar with Lid

By Edmé Samson

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful, hand-painted Chinese famille rose temple jar decorated with foliage design and floral panels, gold lion dog form the knop of the lid. Similar to many fine porcelain te...

Category

20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Peking Blue & Copper Brown Wool Rug, Rare Kirin Design by Rug & Kilim
Antique Peking Blue & Copper Brown Wool Rug, Rare Kirin Design by Rug & Kilim

Antique Peking Blue & Copper Brown Wool Rug, Rare Kirin Design by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Featuring high-quality wool in pristine condition, the abrashed copper-brown background is accented graciously by the distinct blue in the unforgivingly sharp medallion and border pa...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

The Karashishi (Chinese lion) and Komainu (Korean dog) are thought to have been introduced to Japan in around the 7th and 8th centuries AD.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850

$2,980 / set

H 14.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.25 in

Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Flanking these figures are two mythical protectors - a fu lion dog, or shizi, symbolizing protection and power, and a celestial phoenix, the embodiment of prosperity and benevolence.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Pair Blue and White English Porcelain Vases Royal Worcester Circa 1870
Pair Blue and White English Porcelain Vases Royal Worcester Circa 1870

Pair Blue and White English Porcelain Vases Royal Worcester Circa 1870

Located in Katonah, NY

The sides feature blue lion dog masks and ring handles. The underside of each vase shows the Royal Worcester impressed mark of the period.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Ancestors: Moon Drummer-Acrylic paint, cold wax, tissue paper & oil stic
Ancestors: Moon Drummer-Acrylic paint, cold wax, tissue paper & oil stic

Ancestors: Moon Drummer-Acrylic paint, cold wax, tissue paper & oil stic

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

At her feet in the surf are the kamainu or lion/dog guardians from temples in Japan, another manifestation of counterpart rather than contrast.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Tissue Paper, Monoprint

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are an excellent matching pair of large antique Chinese Foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions or Shishi, made of bronze with fine detail, originally hand en...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns
Large Antique Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns

Large Antique Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The ribbed dome-shaped lids, adorned with lion-dog (Komainu) finials, exude regal charm and sophistication, while the baluster-shaped jars, with corresponding ribbed forms, add a sen...

Category

Antique 1880s Urns

Materials

Porcelain

20th c. ceremonial Shishi mask from Northern Japan
20th c. ceremonial Shishi mask from Northern Japan

20th c. ceremonial Shishi mask from Northern Japan

$1,950

H 8.67 in W 12.6 in D 16.54 in

20th c. ceremonial Shishi mask from Northern Japan

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A highly unusual and compelling ceremonial mask from northern Japan, dating to the early 20th century, blending elements of the traditional shishi (lion-dog) with distinctive bear-li...

Category

20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

$2,824

H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 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 from 1920 to 1949.

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog
Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog

Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog

Located in San Diego, CA

Patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lion / foo dog, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina; it measures 8.5"W x 4.5"D ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

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

$4,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 44 in W 26 in D 18.5 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 wood.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1920's Still Life with Japanese Shisa
1920's Still Life with Japanese Shisa

Wilfred A. Readio1920's Still Life with Japanese Shisa, 1920

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 27 in W 23 in D 2 in

1920's Still Life with Japanese Shisa

By Wilfred A. Readio

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful early 20th century still life of a Japanese Shisa (lion/dog), a floral design vase and a brass coffee pot by Wilfred A.

Category

1910s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Three Vienna Bronzes of a Dog, Poodle and Lion
Three Vienna Bronzes of a Dog, Poodle and Lion

Three Vienna Bronzes of a Dog, Poodle and Lion

$400 / item

H 2.25 in W 1.5 in D 2 in

Three Vienna Bronzes of a Dog, Poodle and Lion

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Three Vienna bronzes Measurements are Dog W3 D1 H2.25 Poodle (sitting) W1.5 D 2 H2.25 Lion W3.35 D1 H2.25.

Category

Antique 1890s Animal Sculptures

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

$294 / set

H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 2.76 in

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

They always come in pairs and are mirror images of each other. One foo dog has its paw on a ball, while the other holds a small foo dog cub in check.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th Century, he is carved in wood and was originally painted Much of the paint 1s fad...

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century

$380Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.25 in W 4.88 in D 3.13 in

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Foo dog lions, also known as komainu in Japan, are a symbol of good luck and protection.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Foo Dog 27cm
Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Foo Dog 27cm

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Foo Dog 27cm

$371Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.09 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Foo Dog 27cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Heavy and very nice quality statue of an imperial temple lion, or Singha or foo dog, partly gilded bronze, partly green patinated, Thailand or Cambodia, circa mid 20th century or lat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

$1,275 / set

H 5.75 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Pair of charming polychrome ceramic Foo Dog / Lions in the Qing Style. Fantastic detail and a beautiful color combination of ochre, green, brown and blue.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates A stunning pair of Door plates, they are made in bronze and are very heavy, these may originally have had handles through ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in Forney, TX

Dimensions Each: (approx) Overall: 30" High, 22" Wide, 9.5" Deep Foo dog / Foo lion: 25" High, 7" Wide, 9.5" Deep; Base: 5" High, 22" Wide, 8.75" Deep; 50lbs total.  

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Pair French Japonisme Gilt Patinated Bronze Marble Tables Gueridons
Antique Pair French Japonisme Gilt Patinated Bronze Marble Tables Gueridons

Antique Pair French Japonisme Gilt Patinated Bronze Marble Tables Gueridons

By Edouard Lievre

Located in London, GB

At the centre, a pierced, stepped oval stretcher is surmounted by a finely modelled komainu - a traditional Japanese lion-dog figure associated with protection and the dispelling of ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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 depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions
Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking and substantial pair of early 20th century Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions, cast in solid concrete with a weathered white and terracotta painted finish.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Statues

Materials

Concrete

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue
Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze Shishi (Shi Shi) guardian lion (Chinese Foo Dog) sculpture. This work has a wonderful feel and beautiful aged patina.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th-Century Hand-Painted Animal Quartet: Lion, Pig, Dog, and Monkey
19th-Century Hand-Painted Animal Quartet: Lion, Pig, Dog, and Monkey

19th-Century Hand-Painted Animal Quartet: Lion, Pig, Dog, and Monkey

Located in GB

This unique 19th-century hand-painted collection features a captivating quartet of animals: a lion, pig, dog, and monkey. Each creature is brought to life with remarkable detail and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s
Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking pair of hand-carved green marble Foo Dog (Guardian Lion) sculptures fashioned as decorative bookends.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent large Chinese bronze and cloisonné foo dog jardinière with Lion Mask Handles hails from the Republic period, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Het Leeuwendeel (The Lion's Share) /// Old Masters Animals Landscape Dog Leopard
Het Leeuwendeel (The Lion's Share) /// Old Masters Animals Landscape Dog Leopard

Het Leeuwendeel (The Lion's Share) /// Old Masters Animals Landscape Dog Leopard

By Dirk Stoop

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Our particular state here lacks a bear in center and dog lower right. There is an example of this work within the British Museum, London, UK.

Category

1660s Old Masters Animal Prints

Materials

Gesso, Laid Paper, Etching, Intaglio

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Lion Dog Mask
Lion Dog Mask

Lion Dog Mask

Unavailable

H 24 in W 14 in D 19 in

Lion Dog Mask

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese carved wood shishi, lion dog, dance mask. In Japan, the shishimai or lion dance is often seen at shrine festivals and at New Year's, when performers visit each home in the n...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Busts

Materials

Wood

Lion Dog Tag Necklace
Lion Dog Tag Necklace

Lion Dog Tag Necklace

By Shannon Koszyk

Located in Seattle, WA

Lion Dog Tag Necklace by Shannon Koszyk. Sterling ball chain, bronze connector.

Category

2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

Located in Berwickshire, GB

A very rare 18th century Chinese patinated bronze censer formed as a foo dog, or lion dog, the hinged neck opening up access to the body of the censer.

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Antique 1750s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 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 and in very good condition for its age. Most probably, it was one of a pair guardin...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Fo Lion/Dog around 1910, Jade
Antique Chinese Fo Lion/Dog around 1910, Jade

Antique Chinese Fo Lion/Dog around 1910, Jade

Located in Vienna, Austria

Heavy and very nice Jade Lion China around 1910 Good condition! See the detailed images! (One small part of an edge of the stand is not quite complete) Height ca. 15 cm

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Early 1900s More Art

I djungeln (In the Jungle), Exhibition poster, lion dog palm trees, village
I djungeln (In the Jungle), Exhibition poster, lion dog palm trees, village

I djungeln (In the Jungle), Exhibition poster, lion dog palm trees, village

By Marie-Louise Ekman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is an exhibition poster published by the Moderna Museet in Sweden. Condition: B, very good. Some light signs of age and handling. A corner is slightly creased. Poster is sold u...

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2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Offset

An impressive Chinese, 18th Century Powder blue and Famille rose Temple jar
An impressive Chinese, 18th Century Powder blue and Famille rose Temple jar

An impressive Chinese, 18th Century Powder blue and Famille rose Temple jar

Located in London, GB

The lid with matching decoration and a fine lion dog knop. For further information such as images, detailed condition report or to arrange a viewing, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Royal Delft Faience Three-piece Garniture, 20th century
Dutch Royal Delft Faience Three-piece Garniture, 20th century

Dutch Royal Delft Faience Three-piece Garniture, 20th century

By Royal Delft

Located in St. Catharines, ON

The jar is also ribbed and similarly adorned with clusters of blossoms alternating with reserves of other floral decoration, below a hexagonal domed lid with traditional lion-dog fin...

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1990s Dutch Dutch Colonial Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion
Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

Unavailable

H 20.48 in W 19.49 in D 7.88 in

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Period: Vintage, 20th century, Chinese Composition: Ceramic Condition: Offered in good condition. A few small marks to dog and glaze. Chip to brow of dog. Old glue to base ...

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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion
17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion

17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion

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H 9.5 in W 3.75 in D 5 in

17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion

Located in SOMIS, CA

This adorable granite foo dog is caught in the moment with its toothy grin. Completely original. Hand carved from solid granite. Foo dog is believed to protect family wealth. Such a ...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite, Stone

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s
Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

Japanese bronze censer with lion foo dog (Shishi). In japan, censer is one of the three Buddhist altar fittings, a flower vase, a candle stand and a censer.   

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20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Studies Of A Lion, Boar, Dog And Eagles, Stefano Della Bella
Studies Of A Lion, Boar, Dog And Eagles, Stefano Della Bella

Studies Of A Lion, Boar, Dog And Eagles, Stefano Della Bella

By Stefano Della Bella

Located in New York, NY

Inscribed in black ink on lower center of verso: lely Studies of a Lion, Boar, Dog and Eagles, on recto Studies of a Horse, Hound and Deer, on verso One of the greatest Italia...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Drawings

Materials

Pen

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

Located in Charlotte, NC

Solid pine base with a distressed whitewash finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support an oval shaped ogee edge glass top.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Pine

Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing
Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing

Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

Vintage Peking throw rug with Asian temple lion design. Buddhist serenity in a meditative piece.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops
19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops

19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops

Located in SOMIS, CA

A pair of very rare 19th century He Tian jade chops featuring carved foo dog lions. The He Tian Jade, from Xin Jiang province of Western China, is the most valuable white Jade in the...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Stone

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

Located in Werkendam, NL

This sculptured Foo Dog was traditionally used at the entrance gate of wealthy households. People believed these Foo Dogs had the power to warding off evil and bringing prosperity. ...

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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

18th Century Bronze Foo Dog Censer
18th Century Bronze Foo Dog Censer

18th Century Bronze Foo Dog Censer

Unavailable

H 7 in W 7 in D 4 in

18th Century Bronze Foo Dog Censer

Located in Charleston, SC

Mid-Qing dynasty rare and very meticulously cast in bronze incense burner depicting a Chines guardian lion, commonly known as Foo Dog. It is believed by Scholars that Chines Sculptor...

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Sphinx Ibero-Roman Lion Home Protector or Garden Statue, 20th Century
Sphinx Ibero-Roman Lion Home Protector or Garden Statue, 20th Century

Sphinx Ibero-Roman Lion Home Protector or Garden Statue, 20th Century

Located in Valencia, Valencia

After been checking by two specialist, they considerer that the piece is a reproduction of an ancient Ibero-Roman, Mediterranean lion or dog, usually used like a Home Protector in th...

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20th Century Spanish Greco Roman Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Terracotta

Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Buddhistic Lion Supporting a Vase

Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Buddhistic Lion Supporting a Vase

Located in New York, NY

The lion of Buddha (fo shi), commonly called a foo dog or foo lion in the West, is portrayed mid stride, head turned, mouth open.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Jade

Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty
Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty

Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Fu Dog, or Fu Lion as it is also known, is a ubiquitous symbol that has been employed repeatedly throughout the history of China.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Marble-Top Iron Pedestal Table with Paw Feet
Marble-Top Iron Pedestal Table with Paw Feet

Marble-Top Iron Pedestal Table with Paw Feet

Located in Hudson, NY

Late 19th century polychromed iron pedestal with paw feet, lion and dog heads. Intricate detail in casting.

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Antique 1890s Gueridon

Japanese Shōwa Era Imari Extra-Large Lidded Temple Jar on Wood Stand, c. 1940
Japanese Shōwa Era Imari Extra-Large Lidded Temple Jar on Wood Stand, c. 1940

Japanese Shōwa Era Imari Extra-Large Lidded Temple Jar on Wood Stand, c. 1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

Lid features a delightfully charming butter yellow and baby blue grinning shisa figure on top—a traditional Ryukyuan cultural artifact and decoration from Okinawa mythology derived f...

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Gold

18th Century Lead Tobacco Box
18th Century Lead Tobacco Box

18th Century Lead Tobacco Box

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in

18th Century Lead Tobacco Box

Located in Sames, FR

18th century tobacco box, lead with a lion, or dog on the top and relief of lionheads on the sides, crowns on front and back.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Lead

Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915
Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915

Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915

Located in San Francisco, CA

Komainu are also sometimes called shishi, and are the Japanese interpretation of the noble Chinese foo dog or guardian lion protectors. Fantastic design notable not just for the eye...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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

Two Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Fo Dogs

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 0.04 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 protection.

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely decorative and colorful pair of Chinese Sancai glazed statues in the form of foo dog lions on resting on pedestals with a ball in their front paws.

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Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Food Dogs on Pedestals
Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Food Dogs on Pedestals

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Food Dogs on Pedestals

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely decorative and colorful pair of Chinese Sancai glazed statues in the form of foo dog lions on resting on pedestals with a ball in their front paws.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Fahua Style 19th Century Porcelain Chinese Vases, Electrified, with Shades
Fahua Style 19th Century Porcelain Chinese Vases, Electrified, with Shades

Fahua Style 19th Century Porcelain Chinese Vases, Electrified, with Shades

Located in Buffalo, NY

Additionally, two sides of each vase feature a raised lion's mask , or Fu Dog mask, holding a ring in its' mouth from which depends a floral garland. 25" high to the top of the harp ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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

Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 48 in D 20 in

Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted

Located in SOMIS, CA

Here we have a pair of Foo Dog lions occupying the main scene. They protect and guard wealth and safety.

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Silver Foo Lion Dog Box, circa 1920
Silver Foo Lion Dog Box, circa 1920

Silver Foo Lion Dog Box, circa 1920

Located in Toronto, ON

Rare Silver Foo Lion Dog Jewellery Trinket or Scents Box, C. 1920.

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Early 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Japanese Kutani Taisho Period Large Pottery Lion Dog and Ball
Japanese Kutani Taisho Period Large Pottery Lion Dog and Ball

Japanese Kutani Taisho Period Large Pottery Lion Dog and Ball

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A large and impressive antique Japanese Taisho Kutani pottery figure of a lion dog dating from the 1920s-1930s. The heavily potted figure stands guard over a large ball with its fron...

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Fantastic 1960s Cartier New York  Chinese Lion Dog Coral Gem Set  Pin
Fantastic 1960s Cartier New York  Chinese Lion Dog Coral Gem Set  Pin

Fantastic 1960s Cartier New York Chinese Lion Dog Coral Gem Set Pin

By Cartier

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Modelled as a double headed lion dog know as Fo Dog , set with carved 'Ox Blood' coral, diamonds, lapis lazuli, emerald and sapphires cabochons.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Large Bronze Temple Water Bowl with Lion Dog Mask Ring Handles, 1850
Large Bronze Temple Water Bowl with Lion Dog Mask Ring Handles, 1850

Large Bronze Temple Water Bowl with Lion Dog Mask Ring Handles, 1850

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Bronze Temple Water Bowl with Lion Dog Mask Ring Handles 1850 A superb piece, this Bronze bowl in authentic condition, it has not been taken back or polished.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Qing Metalwork

Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms
Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms

Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms

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H 9.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.25 in

Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms

Located in Chicago, IL

Small in size but fearsome in appearance, this pair was carved from black marble and would have been treasured in a Qing dynasty home or temple in China’s Shanxi province. The origin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

19th Century Chinese Fu Lion Dog Protector
19th Century Chinese Fu Lion Dog Protector

19th Century Chinese Fu Lion Dog Protector

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H 22.5 in W 8.25 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Chinese Fu Lion Dog Protector

Located in Chicago, IL

This limestone Shizi dog (or Fu-Lion) was probably once one of a pair and may have flanked the entrance of a Qing dynasty home in northern China.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion/ Dog Pair
Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion/ Dog Pair

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion/ Dog Pair

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H 16.5 in W 8 in D 12 in

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion/ Dog Pair

Located in Wilton, CT

1920's Pair of cast bronze Foo Lion/ Dogs in all original condition.Male and Female, with excellent proportions and a deep, traditional patina. Suitable for any number of Interior, o...

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Vintage Poster Japan Airlines JAL Discover Japan Travel Lion Dog Design
Original Vintage Poster Japan Airlines JAL Discover Japan Travel Lion Dog Design

Original Vintage Poster Japan Airlines JAL Discover Japan Travel Lion Dog Design

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster - Discover Japan - featuring a great graphic design depicting two Japanese lion dogs on yellow ribbon lines against a red background with the bold lett...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Posters

Materials

Paper

Vintage Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles Polychrome Ginger Jar Vase Foo Lion Dog
Vintage Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles Polychrome Ginger Jar Vase Foo Lion Dog

Vintage Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles Polychrome Ginger Jar Vase Foo Lion Dog

By Royal Delft

Located in Dayton, OH

Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles lidded jar. Hand painted with flowers and figural fu dog lid. Marked along underside.  

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20th Century Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Sterling Foo Dog Lion Stone Inlay Chinese, circa 1950
Sterling Foo Dog Lion Stone Inlay Chinese, circa 1950

Sterling Foo Dog Lion Stone Inlay Chinese, circa 1950

Located in Toronto, ON

925 Sterling silver and multi colour stone inlay Foo Lion Dog, probably Chinese, C.1950. The foo is highly detailed with a fine silver wire work filigree body, wings, and tail and ha...

Category

20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Meiji Moriage Lidded Pottery Koros Circa 1920
Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Meiji Moriage Lidded Pottery Koros Circa 1920

Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Meiji Moriage Lidded Pottery Koros Circa 1920

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine pair antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Moriage enameled pottery koros and covers with lion dog handles and with a lion dog resting on a ball finial.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Very Nice Chinese Marble Fu Dog, circa 19th to 20th Century
Very Nice Chinese Marble Fu Dog, circa 19th to 20th Century

Very Nice Chinese Marble Fu Dog, circa 19th to 20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Very nice chinese marble Fu Dog (Lion Dog). Easily damaged, see photos. Fu Dogs are according to ancient Chinese tradition, a popular and powerful guard the door and keep the evil ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Floral Foo dog
Antique 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Floral Foo dog

Antique 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Floral Foo dog

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

With a round body, a constricted neck, wide mouth and cover with a broad rim and a knob in the form of a foo lion/dog. These were used to store dry foods such as rice and sugar.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Dutch Delft Blue and White Covered Vases
Pair of Dutch Delft Blue and White Covered Vases

Pair of Dutch Delft Blue and White Covered Vases

Located in Katonah, NY

The covers have traditional lion dog finials.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Qing Vases

Materials

Delft

Chinese canton famille rose porcelain vase lamp
Chinese canton famille rose porcelain vase lamp

Chinese canton famille rose porcelain vase lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chinese canton famille rose porcelain vase lamp, decorated with panels of birds, butterflies and native flora, the neck with moulded Chilong and lion dog handles. Converted for elect...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

The broad sides of the headrest are decorated with a mythical fu lion dog amid peony blossoms, symbols of summer, love, and affection.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase Blue and White
Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase Blue and White

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase Blue and White

Located in Katonah, NY

The cover has a traditional lion dog finial.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

The broad sides of the headrest are decorated with a mythical fu lion dog amid peony blossoms, symbols of summer, love, and affection.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely made and beautifully enameled pair. Symbolism: Fu dog, Foo dog or Lion dog, or Chinese temple lions.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Iron Decorative Plate with Shishi Lion Motif
Japanese Iron Decorative Plate with Shishi Lion Motif

Japanese Iron Decorative Plate with Shishi Lion Motif

Located in Fukuoka, JP

An exquisitely crafted iron plate featuring a dynamic and finely detailed depiction of a Shishi (mythical lion-dog). The figure is portrayed with expressive movement and intricately ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculpture, sometimes called a temple lions, made of bronze, with excellent detail, dating to the early 19th century, Qing period o...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Chinese Kangxi Blue and White Covered Mantle Vase
A Chinese Kangxi Blue and White Covered Mantle Vase

A Chinese Kangxi Blue and White Covered Mantle Vase

Located in Katonah, NY

The cover is surmounted by a traditional lion dog finial. The bottom of the vase with Kangxi marks in underglaze blue.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19thC Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Imari Lidded Ginger Jar Vase 1890
Antique 19thC Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Imari Lidded Ginger Jar Vase 1890

Antique 19thC Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Imari Lidded Ginger Jar Vase 1890

Located in Portland, OR

The dome topped lid decorated with a Komainu finial (Japanese lion-dog temple guardian). The ovoid shaped vase and cover are both finely hand decorated in underglaze blue and heighte...

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue-and-white Covered Shizi Jar
Chinese Blue-and-white Covered Shizi Jar

Chinese Blue-and-white Covered Shizi Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

Images of shizi, a lion-dog symbol of power and strength of character, cavort among the stylized clouds of heaven on this hand-painted covered jar.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of bronze, with good detail, dating to the early 20th century, circa 192...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Lidded Famille Rose Chinese Export Vases

Pair of Lidded Famille Rose Chinese Export Vases

Located in Austin, TX

Each baluster-form vase topped with a fitted, domed lid with finial handle in the form of a lion dog (foo dog) holding a red ball. The body of each vase decorated with a surrounding ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Carved Incense Burner Stand, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Carved Incense Burner Stand, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Carved Incense Burner Stand, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The six sided wooden stand is finely carved with a flat diamond shaped base with six supports each with a loose fitted and well detailed lion dog with scroll work trellising above, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

"Qilin Mountain" Black and White Meditation Stone
"Qilin Mountain" Black and White Meditation Stone

"Qilin Mountain" Black and White Meditation Stone

Located in Chicago, IL

The form of this mesmerizing stone calls to our minds the auspicious qilin, a mythical Chinese lion dog dragon creature thought to bring luck and protection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

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Located in Paris, FR

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Located in Houston, TX

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Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

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 adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Both of them are playing with a ...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Elegant Velvet Sofa with Piping Detail & Upholstered Feet By José Castro
Elegant Velvet Sofa with Piping Detail & Upholstered Feet By José Castro

Elegant Velvet Sofa with Piping Detail & Upholstered Feet By José Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This comfortable and modern sofa is a study in streamlined design and understated elegance. It features a plush, upholstered seat and back, the contours of which are gracefully outli...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

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

Located in Dublin, IE

A rare and important pair of early 20th century Chinese Export polychrome ceramic foo dogs. Both in traditional dress and modelled with open mouths and seated, one with a paw resting...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

$188,500

H 42.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...

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Antique 19th Century American Rococo Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

$8,192Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in

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

Located in Ixelles, BE

Chinese turquoise-colored porcelain foo dogs from circa 1880 are exquisite examples of traditional Chinese ceramic art. Foo dogs, also known as guardian lions or temple lions, are ic...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

Located in Milan, IT

A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition. A true gem distinguished by a plethora of shades of red, blue and yellow depicting a pa...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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