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Soapstone Foo Dogs

Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s carved soapstone Foo dogs each one uniquely different.
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Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in soapstone depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carved Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
ain intricately carved Chinese soapstone vase as custom table lamp with six (6) foo dogs chasing a
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Soapstone

Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
soapstone Foo Dog seals. Beautiful sculptures of finely carved group of Foo Dogs topping a rectangular
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dog Chop Seals
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hard stone chop seals decorated with foo dogs. Two lines of calligraphy across the front
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dog Chop Seals
Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dog Chop Seals
H 7.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Carved Teak Wood Chinese and Soapstone Stand
Located in Toledo, OH
Hand carved teak stand with soapstone top, circa 1930s. Details of foo dogs and grapes with paw
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Pedestals

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Teak

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Mid-Century Chinese Ming Style Lingerie / Storage / Jewelry Cabinets - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Ming style green and gilt storage cabinets. They are styled to mimic a chest or box on stand. The pair are in very good condition. The cabinets would make great sto...
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Mid-20th Century American Ming Cabinets

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Brass

Japanese Satsuma Koro, Hogetsu Studio, Meiji Period '1868 - 1912'
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A small exquisite Japanese Meiji Period satsuma Koro of square tapering form, fitted with dragon handles and a foo dog finial, finely gilded and decorated with female figures in land...
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Antique Late 19th Century Ceramics

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Pottery

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on rectangular bases. Created in China during the 21st century, this pair of black marble gu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

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; makes a fun decor item in any room!
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Rosewood

Max Le Verrier Bookends Statues of Dog and Cat French Art Deco
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of Art Deco figural bookends in the shape of a cat and bulldog by the French artist Max Le Verrier. These are silvered finish and arrived without the marble base. We were able...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export Case (Medium)
Located in Soquel, CA
Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export Case (Medium) This hardwood chest has brass hardware, including handles. It has a plaque on the top that would have bee...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests

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Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty Glazed Terracotta Sancai Temple Roof Tile, Raised Relief
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period glazed terracotta turquoise Sancai temple roof tile with raised relief and flower motif. This exquisite Qing Dynasty period Sancai roof tile, crafted fr...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Terracotta

Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export R.B. Van Cleve, NY
Located in Soquel, CA
Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export Case (Medium) This hardwood chest has brass hardware, including handles. It has a brass plaque on the top that has been...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests

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Brass

2 Cast Concrete Scottie Dog Sculptures
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two charming vintage cast stone concrete scottie dog garden sculpture, one sitting and smaller companion on the side. Smaller one measures: 9" x 5" x 5" H.
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20th Century British Statues

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Concrete

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) antique Chinese architectural elements with beautifully aged patina. circa 1900 Most impressive large scale, likely sculptural corbels...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very large pair of Chinese carved wood foo dogs. Beautiful patina of worn painted finish.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Hickory Furniture Chippendale Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest - Pair
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These Chinese Chippendale flame mahogany and satinwood banded serpentine chests are by Hickory Furniture. They have timeless elegance and are in very good condition They are marked.
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Brass

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made of a hardstone, hand carved with fine detail and polished, dating to the mid 20th c...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Stone

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile. Our lovely antique Chinese glazed pottery or porcelain roof tile depicts a warrior riding on a Phoenix bird. This piece is signed and ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Clay, Pottery

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile
H 11.75 in W 13.25 in D 4.75 in
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese jadeite seal stone, standing at an impressive 8 inches on its stand, is a remarkable piece of artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship associated with con...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century aqua ceramic foo dogs / bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage with no chips or cracks and have a wonderful patina. They measure: 14...
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Ceramic

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Chinese Soapstone Carving Foo Dogs Desk Seal Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture seal. Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Signed Carving Foo Dogs Desk Seal Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture seal. Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Signed Foo Dogs Desk Seal Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture seal. Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Hand Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
of Foo Dogs at the top of the column. Each of the four vertical faces are also hand carved with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Nice Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Carved Soapstone, Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A nice pair of Chinese Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, carved Soapstone, early 20th century, circa 1920-1930s
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Opposing Pair of Chinese Soapstone Seals, Dogs of Foo, Bookends, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an opposing pair of Chinese soapstone seals surmounted with hand carved 'dogs of Foo
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

Pair of Dyed Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Southfield, MI
Beautifully detailed pair of Chinese Foo Dogs rendered in green dyed soapstone, dating to the 1970
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Sculptures

Pair of Dyed Soapstone Foo Dogs
Pair of Dyed Soapstone Foo Dogs
H 14.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
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Soapstone Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of soapstone foo dogs available for sale. Each of these unique soapstone foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using soapstone, stone and hardwood. There are all kinds of soapstone foo dogs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Soapstone Foo Dogs?

Prices for soapstone foo dogs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, soapstone foo dogs begin at $300 and can go as high as $1,450, while the average can fetch as much as $628.
Questions About Soapstone Foo Dogs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional 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, 2022
    Chinese 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.