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Republic Period Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of left and right, painted and glazed, ceramic Foo Dogs on gilded stands.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Clay, Paint
$11,300
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Earthenware
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Pottery
$2,950 / set
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Carved Wood "Foo" Dogs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely carved pair of Chinese "Foo Dogs" in soft-wood mounted on square bases, probably early
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of hand-thrown, hand painted and glazed, left and right, French, faience foo dogs
Category
1880s French Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Clay
$7,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th Century Chinese carved polychrome Foo Dogs.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
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
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Metal
$2,180 / set
Great Pair of Chinese Tuquoise Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Montreal, QC
Great quality pair of turquoise glazed ceramic Chinese foo dogs.
Category
1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
$7,500 / set
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 Antique Foo Dogs
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Stone
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique 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
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Quartz
$1,650 / set
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Katonah, NY
stands decorated with diapered diamonds. In Chinese tradition foo dogs were the guardians of the temple
Category
19th Century Chinese Rococo Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Stoneware
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
$1,850 / set
Pair of Antique White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of antique white marble Chinese Foo dogs. Also known as Chinese "guardian lions
Category
19th Century Chinese Japonisme Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Marble
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair of Chinese Gilt Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual pair of Chinese foo dogs. Both elaborately carved and richly gilt. An abundance of cubs
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Giltwood
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
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Large Antique Chinese Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of 18th or 19th century large Chinese Foo Dogs. These types of guardians were
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Terracotta
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.
Category
1920s Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs
Great look to this pair which are a perfect left and right
Category
1920s Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Stone
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Soapstone
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
Category
1920s Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
Large Pair of Porcelain and Bronze Figural Candelabras with Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Large Pair of porcelain and bronze figural candelabra with foo dogs on gilt bronze reticulated base
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Foo Dogs
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
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Stone
PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century
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 Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Tony Duquette Style Thai Bronze Foo Dogs Inset with Antique Mirrors and Agate
By Tony Duquette
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning early 20th century solid bronze foo dogs inset with aged mercury glass mirrors and rough
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic "Fang Ding"
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for protection of the exterior and a lid with a female Fu / Foo dog to
Category
19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Enamel
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Enamel
Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of poly-chrome hand carved gilt wood Chinese foo dogs, circa late 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Hollywood Regency Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Amethyst, Bronze
Large Chinese Qing Porcelain Blue
White Vase w/ Foo Dogs Playing w taichi ball
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
hand-painted cobalt blue and white decorations depicting foo dogs or shi lions playing with a ball that
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
$5,850 / set
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
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$3,200 / set
Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
A lovely pair of dogs for display. Vivid colors.
Category
19th Century Antique Foo Dogs
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
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs
By Tony Duquette
Located in Chamblee, GA
Heavy unusual decorated bronze guardian foo lions, a pair.
Burmese or Thai in origin.
Produced
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Temple Foo Dogs
Located in Nottingham, GB
From a private collection.
Free international shipping.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
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
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Foo Dogs
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus
Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
, all reserved on a bright yellow ground. Amazing foo dog or foo lion handles and lid cover. Signature
Category
19th Century Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative pair of porcelain figures are beautifully modelled with very good detail and depict a pair of Chinese temple Buddhist lions in the classical pose each sitting ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Foo Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
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There is a range of antique foo dogs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and wood. Antique 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. Antique foo dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
How Much are Antique Foo Dogs?
Antique foo dogs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $135,000.
Questions About Antique Foo Dogs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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