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Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Asian carved stone Foo dogs.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Carved Stone Foo Dogs
H 21 in W 24 in D 15 in
Cast Stone Foo Dogs Inn White Finish, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of heavy weight cast stone foo dogs freshly lacquered in white. Great addition to your
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Vintage 1960s Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues
Located in Somis, CA
Hand carved solid stone foo dogs with double lotus candle holder features. The same lotus motif is
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20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Chinese hand carved stone Foo dogs resting on rectangular decorative carved plinths. 20th
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful pair of cast stone fire dogs, Foo Dog style. Great for use in a fireplace - the pair is
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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Cast Stone

Pair 1960's Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Stone Sculptures of Foo Dogs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning 1960's Asian Carved Stone Foo Dogs. The detail on these stone sculptures is amazing!
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Chinese foo dogs concrete statue guardians lions stone garden 32" These stone foo dogs
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Late 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of hand carved green stone Chinese Foo-Dog sculptures/figurines. They depict a pair
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920 Measures - 4.25"H x 6.5"W x 3.25"D
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Enormous Bronze Foo Dogs with Inlays
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The impressively scaled foo dogs are a proper pair - one posed left , the other right. Both are
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Vintage 1960s Thai Statues

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Quartz, Stone, Bronze

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs. The jade, or stone resembling its pale green hue, beutifully exhibits
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 3.08 in
Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and well carved pair Chinese red hard stone dog of Foo figures of miniature size
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
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H 2.96 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stone

Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Delicate Pair Of Ivorine Dogs of Foo Matching Matchstick Box Holders. Bases Have Silver Mark
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Stone Garden Sculpture inspired in Guardian Lion Foo Dogs from Chinese Culture
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20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

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
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Stone

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

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Marble

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
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Chinese 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
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European pair of Foo Dogs from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of guardian lions from
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Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog sculpture from the 19th century, mounted on
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
breeds has led to them being referred to as ‘fu dogs’ (or ‘foo dogs’) in English.
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
H 13 in W 7.5 in D 16 in
Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
a stepped pedestal draped over by a tapestry, with carvings of a pair of foo dogs as guardians
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
H 34 in W 16 in D 8 in
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is known as Foo Dogs or Fu
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Export Jadeite Stone Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
urn bodies with ring handles are carved all around and have detachable tops in the form of foo dogs
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
, royal palaces and the wealthiest of families. Foo Dog Statues Referred to as “Foo dogs” or “Fu dogs” in
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Massive Phyllis Morris Bronze Dragons Holding Female Nudes
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavy and extremely patinated 51" tall 36" long seated dragons, or foo dogs with colored mica
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20th Century American Statues

Materials

Concrete

Pr French Chinoiserie Silvered & Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases/Lamps
By Edouard Lievre
Located in New York, NY
bronze in the form of majestic foo dogs; they are seen holding up a flower and vine round base. The vases
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Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

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
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this stunning hand carved Chinese stone foo dogs. Hand carved with all the intricate
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
H 8.75 in W 3.94 in D 4.38 in
Granite Stone Statues, Foo Dogs Candle Holders
Located in SOMIS, CA
Wonderful pair of foo dogs are hand carved out of solid granite. Details of lotus flowers can be
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of foo dog seal chops. Chinese hardstone carved with Buddhist monks in forest scene in base
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Stone

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Pair of stylised temple lions or Foo dogs on plinths. The wooden plinths are covered in flocked
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20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
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H 37.8 in W 13 in D 14.97 in
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Milford, NH
A pair of nicely detailed late 19th-early 20th century Chinese carved stone foo dogs, one dog
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handsome carved food dogs --a true pair in a very unusual striated stone. Wonderful whimsical
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Carved Stone Foo Dogs
H 14 in W 5 in D 6 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of stone Chinese foo dogs from the 19th century. Note the intricate carved details. Covered
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone. Perfect for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
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H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Large pair of stone Foo Dogs
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20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
About Chinese pair of stone guardian foo dogs/guardian lions Referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu
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Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of hand carved solid Italian marble foo dogs. Chinese Buddhist temples and monasteries have
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20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Stone

Pair of Ming Period Grey Stone Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Heavy and stately Chinese sculptures from the Ming Period, 18th century or earlier
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases
Located in New York, NY
Chinese carved hardstone pair of foo dogs on carved wooden bases, marked 'China' on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Matching 19th Century Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of matching foo dogs, originally purchased at the Waldorf Astoria, NYC in the 1950s. Removable
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Katonah, NY
"Foo Dogs" or "Dogs of Fo" in the West, are a common representation of the lion in pre-modern China
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs
A Pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs
H 9.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Located in London, GB
stone lions or shishi. They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs.
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20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
H 17.33 in W 8.67 in D 10.24 in
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Katonah, NY
lions, known as stone lions or Imperial lions, and often called "Foo Dogs" or "Dogs of Fo" in the West
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rococo Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

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

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Stone Carved Fu Dogs on Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in GB
Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Tony Duquette Antique Bronze Thai Foo Dogs with Amethyst and Rose Quartz
By Tony Duquette
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of impressive lifesize antique bronze foo dogs encrusted with amethyst, rose quartz and mica
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Early 20th Century Thai Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Bronze

Vintage Foo Dog
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Known in English as lion dogs or foo dog, these guardian statues originate from Chinese Buddhism
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Granite

Vintage Foo Dog
Vintage Foo Dog
H 33.5 in W 15 in D 38 in
Moongazing Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
Gazing at the moon, this pair of carved limestone Fu dogs is uniquely equipped with wings to take
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Antique 19th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Limestone

Moongazing Fu Dogs
Moongazing Fu Dogs
H 27 in W 14 in D 16 in
Asian Bronze Foo Dog Garden Statues
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dog garden statues. Foo Dogs have been known to be a token of
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Lions, 1980s
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Vintage Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo dogs or guardian lions, circa
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Stone Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of stone foo dogs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique stone foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, cast stone and wood. Stone 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. There are many kinds of stone foo dogs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern stone foo dogs are of considerable interest.

How Much are Stone Foo Dogs?

Prices for stone foo dogs start at $495 and top out at $10,500 with the average selling for $3,895.
Questions About Stone Foo Dogs
  • 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
    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
    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.