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Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Katonah, NY
of foo dogs. In Chinese tradition foo dogs (lion dogs) were the guardians of the temple or home. Each
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
A whimsical pair of carved poplar wood foo dogs, originally used as architectural elements, the
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Statues
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent pair of heavy bronze foo dog sculptures from a Hamptons estate. Now, more than ever
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Export green and yellow glazed foo dogs / temple lion guardian figures, decorated
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Large Aqua Foo Dogs, Late 1800s, China
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of male and female Foo Lions with highly desirable and unique aqua glaze over heavy ceramic
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic, Clay

Pair of Large Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a standing dog with bulging eyes decorated in turquoise , mustard yellow and cobalt blue.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Green Quartz Foo Dogs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of carved green quartz foo dogs with wood bases. The original pair, one male, one female in
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Quartz

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Chinese "Famille Jaune et Verte" Porcelain Foo Dogs, set of two. One has a ball and the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Low fired ceramic Chinese "Ming" style pair matching Foo Dogs with beautiful cracked and dripped
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Earthenware

Chinese Antique Red Altar, Open with Foo Dogs
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful 19th century Chinese open altar features four hand-carved foo dogs on the posts. The foo
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th Century Chinese carved polychrome Foo Dogs.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wood

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 Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

Republic Period Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of left and right, painted and glazed, ceramic Foo Dogs on gilded stands.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Clay, Paint

Pair Chinese Green Glazed Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese glazed pottery foo dogs, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, Wangzhai Village
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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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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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Soapstone

A large pair of Chinese pottery Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A pair of large late 19th century Chinese sancai glazed pottery dogs of foo in traditional colours
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Pottery, Paint

Pair of Chinese Green Ceramic Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions
Located in Guaynabo, PR
These are two medium size and heavy ceramic Chinese sculptures of foo dogs that are playing with a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Stone

Extra-Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs from a Central Park West home. As admirers of
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Temple Foo Dogs
Located in Nottingham, GB
From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Pair of Large Blue Chinese Jars Urns Vessels with Foo Dogs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant pair of large blue Chinese urns with foo dogs and vibrant colors.
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1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Enamel

19th Century Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding.
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Enamel

Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Qing dynasty foo dogs, of glazed pottery, in the Famille Verte et Jaune palette, each a
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Pottery

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
about 1 Kg unpacked Overall a lovely pair of antique very decorative Chinese foo or Lion dogs with fine
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
depict a pair of Chinese temple Buddhist lions in the classical pose each sitting on a rectangular
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

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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1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Hardwood

Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage palace size large carved wood foo dogs. Amazing carved wood details . Fun Fact from
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wood

Antique Oversized Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floor Vase with Foo Dogs 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oversized Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floor Vase with Foo Dogs 19thC Measures - 20"h x 9 1
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19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Metal, Enamel

Rare Pair of Chinese Mythical Beasts/Dogs of Foo on Stands, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare Pair of Chinese Mythical Beasts/dogs of Foo on Stands This pair of very large Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Hardwood

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

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Marble

Antique Carved Chinese Qing Surround in Gilded Wood w Foo Dogs, Birds Flowers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
wood with gilding, depicting foo dogs & birds that include ibis & starlings perched on branches with
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Redwood Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchair circa 1870
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
lacquered dragon and Lion Foo dog throne armchair A really rare an expertly hand-carved piece, the detail
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Elm

Large Chinese Qing Porcelain Blue White Vase w/ Foo Dogs Playing w taichi ball
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome and large Chinese porcelain vase with foo dog handles, with blue underglaze and
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique wood carving figures depicting Shishu. Exquisitely carved by a skilled hand with beautiful attention to detail throughout. Depicting one male and one female guardian lion. ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wood

A Near Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of famille verte glazed foo lions. Both molded sitting upright
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Lively Buddha’s Lions / Foo Dogs Ceramic Sculptures
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of shiny colorful hand painted ceramic heavy Foo Dogs sculptures. One of them has a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

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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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Very Impressive and Massive Carved Wood Foo Dogs, circa 1920
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of male and female foo dogs having solid wood and square pegged construction. Well carved and
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1920s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Wood

A Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Lions Dogs
Located in Katonah, NY
turquoise base. In Chinese tradition foo dogs (lion dogs) were the guardians of the temple or home.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Ming Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
, statue, sculpture, Fu dogs, Foo dogs, wood
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Elm

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Brown Glazed Ceramic, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of small Chinese guardian lions or Foo Dogs made of dark brown glazed ceramic. The lions have
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese carved stone guardian lions (foo dogs). Originates from Shanxi Province, 18th
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18th Century Asian Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Stone

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of Chinese Foo dogs and painted stands, perfect condition, glazed hand painted porcelain in
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Granite Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of antique granite Chinese Foo Dogs. Also known as Chinese "Guardian lions," foo
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19th Century Chinese Japonisme Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Granite

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Marino, CA
mythic protective benefits. These Chinese Foo dogs are brightly colored in green, blue, brown and other
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs / Book Ends
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs / book ends, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Hard Wood Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of antique hand carved Chinese foo dogs or bookends which I believe are made from
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Hardwood

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 Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Soapstone

Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional and unique pair of late 19th century Foo Dogs. Done in beautiful, vibrant colors with
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

Green Stone Chinese Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Clearwater, FL
A pair of Chinese green stone foo dogs. Early 20th century, China.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Stone

Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a handsome pair of vintage Chinese ceramic foo lions hand-painted in traditional green and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Clay

Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Stockholm, SE
These are a very good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Porcelain, Hand Enamelled, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Porcelain

Extraordinary Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Glazed in Turquoise and Brown
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Extraordinary pair of early 20th century Chinese glazed Foo Dogs. Used to guard the entry to
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Ceramic

Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Stone with Fine Detail Qing 19th Century
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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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Foo Dogs

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Stone

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Antique Chinese Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique Chinese foo dogs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and wood, all antique Chinese foo dogs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique Chinese foo dogs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Chinese foo dogs made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Chinese Foo Dogs?

Antique Chinese foo dogs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $135,000.
Questions About Antique Chinese Foo Dogs
  • 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.