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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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs from the Satsuma Kilns, 19th C.
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Buddhist Foo Dogs
Polychrome porcelain
Japan, Meiji era (1868 – 1912), circa late 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 12.36 in W 9.88 in
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
, Japan in February 1977. At the age of 13 he and his family emigrated to the United States. In 1995 he
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze, Underglaze
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
Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs & Birds, 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji censer offers cast bronze construction with foo dog lid over bulbous
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 22.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.25 in
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Charger with Dancing Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
polychrome image of Foo dogs surrounded by a blossoming flower pattern on white ground made in the Cloisonne
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho 19th Century Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in a signature 19th Century gold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
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Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi foo dogs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare pair of Antique Shakudo Earrings from Japan depicting a Foo Dog or Dragon
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo
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W 0.6 in L 2 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Porcelain Satsuma Figural Kutani Vase Fu Dogs Geisha
Located in Dayton, OH
Geisha flanked by gold figural Foo Dog handles. Features a floral and foliat motif throughout. Signed
Category
Antique Early 1900s Meiji Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan.
The two komainu, or guardian lions, are
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Cypress, Wood
H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner
Located in Stamford, CT
base. Three legs topped with horned and other demons standing on upside down foo dogs. Elephant heads
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Meiji censer rising on three stylized Foo Dogs feet with Frog form handles. Censer
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
motif and inset panels painting of playful Foo Dogs.
Japan, Meiji period, late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and unusual 19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase having a `foo dogs to the lid and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Urns, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Urns with Foo Dogs, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
period Japanese heavy black bronze candlesticks incense burner, censer decorated with Foo dogs, dragon
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of late 18th century Japanese lidded Imari vases. Each with Dog of foo
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Japanese Garniture Porcelain Vase Imari Edo Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Amazing set for decorating your home. Interesting foo dogs/lions as handles on the lids. The have
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Imari Porcelain Ceramic Fluted Vase Edo Period Japan
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
(strenght), foo dogs (talisman for protection) and fans (symbolic of life from Sun’s rays).With the typical
Category
Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Pair of Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Rare Wisteria Plates, 1690-1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
floral scene and the border also has small Foo dogs/Qilin. Unmarked at the base.
Additional information
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon or Arita Animal Flowers, 1680-1710
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
floral scene and the border also has small Foo dogs/Qilin. Unmarked at the base.
Additional information
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Moon Flask Vase Decorated With Peacocks
By Satsuma
Located in Atlanta, GA
foo dogs flank the neck. It appears to have a mark to underside but is either unfinished or
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.625 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
as karashishi, or simply shishi in Japan, in the west they are commonly referred to as foo dogs or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Japanese Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Japanese vases with Foo Dogs on lids. The body with design of fabric wrapped
Category
Antique 19th Century Vases
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
, elephants, foo dogs and pierced foliate placed throughout. Amongst the animals is the Imperial (Mons) seal
Category
Antique 19th Century Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Elm
H 106 in W 85 in D 30 in
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
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
, Chinese Export, Asian Antique, Asian Modern, Japanese, Qing and Ming. From fabulous foo dogs to playful
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large 19th C. Imari Temple Jar. center piece Cover vase on a Stand Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Foo dogs on the lid, intricately hand painted floral panels pattern and surrounds of wisteria and
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
perfect piece for a lasting appeal. From fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
lions or Imperial guardian lions, often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the West, are a common representation of
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
Dogs, Japanese Komainu, Tibetan Snow Lion, and similar to the legendary Chimera creatures known as the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
focal point, placed inside or outside, as a garden ornament, replacing your foo dogs, guardian lions
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Japanese Bronze Koro (incense burner)
Located in Woodbury, CT
. Three legs topped with horned and other demons standing on upside down foo dogs. Elephant heads on the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large, Dark Patinated Bronze Japanese Vases, Previously Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
fish (carp) and plants. Four foo dogs support the whole from the base on which they stand.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinese Style Cloissonie Charger
Located in Woodbury, CT
motifs of clouds, foo dogs and dragons, in varying colors, centered by a darker blue foo dog. Though
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Large Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a pair of yellow glazed vintage Japanese Foo dogs from the 1970s-1980s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs circa 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Japanese porcelain Foo Dogs made around 1900. Meiji period.
A japanese name for Foo Dogs
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics
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
Category
1970s Japanese Coats and Outerwear
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Find a variety of Japanese foo dogs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and wood, all Japanese foo dogs available were constructed with great care. Japanese foo dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Japanese foo dogs bearing Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
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Prices for Japanese foo dogs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Japanese foo dogs begin at $175 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
Questions About Japanese Foo Dogs
- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
- What is the meaning of foo dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.
- What are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.
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