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Oversized Vintage Chinese Cast Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized vintage Chinese cast bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog proudly balancing both hands atop an
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of magnificent Chinese Stone Lion Statuary. They are hand carved from marble stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Stone
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
This guardian lion or foo dog is carved from a tree root. The root's gnarled, twisted form is put
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands
Located in Queens, NY
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions on wood stands,
circa 1940.
Very
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
A Pair of Marble Foo Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
The large pair of marble Chinese Fu Lions exemplifies traditional Chinese craftsmanship and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
$7,600 / set
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese temple lions. Foo (Fu) means prosperity and good fortune in Chinese. These guardian dogs, also
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Porcelain Old Vintage Buddhist Kangxi Lions Foo Dogs Vintage
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair vintage Chinese export porcelain Kangxi style buddhist lions in three color glaze, circa 20th
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Perfect Antique Chinese Bleu de Hue Bowl Foo Lions Marked Qing Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Superb Antique Chinese Bleu de Hué Bowl – Foo Lions – Marked
This is a fine antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Perfect Antique Chinese Bleu de Hue Bowl Foo Lions Marked Qing Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Superb Antique Chinese Bleu de Hué Bowl – Foo Lions – Marked
This is a fine antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bronzed and stamped
Chinese guardian lions or Imperial guardian lions often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
Two monumental antique Chines Chinese foo dogs, circa last quarter 19th century. Made of white
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
A Pair of Carved Rosewood Foo Lions
Located in Austin, TX
A charming pair of carved rosewood foo lions (aka foo dogs) set atop decorative carved columns
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
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
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Materials
Elm
A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of bronze foo lions.
Modeled after the imperial lions that guard
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
.
While often called foo dogs in the west, they are traditionally known in Chinese as Shi (Lion), and as
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs Set of two with black eyes and open mouth.
These turquoise Foo Dogs
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Located in Bristol, GB
attention to detail throughout.
Depicting one male and one female guardian lion. The male holding a ball
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Zisha (Purple Sand) Foo Lions
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully animated pair of molded zisha (purple sand) foo lions (aka foo dogs). Mouths open and
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage glimmering shimmer solid white marble sculpture of a pair of marble Foo dogs. Also called
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
A Pair of Famille Jaune et Verte Foo Lions
Located in Austin, TX
A large pair of porcelain foo lions or foo dogs decorated in a pleasing combination of green and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
in your home.
Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, 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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Located in DEVENTER, NL
These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
Pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of mid-century Chinese lions. These rare foo dogs have great detail throughout with
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
with pierced geometric design. These lion dogs or Foo dogs are an architectural ornament used as
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
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
Antique 19th Century Chinese Japonisme Statues
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs
Located in Lincoln, GB
with black-painted Chinese Foo Dog (guardian lion) motifs on opposing sides. These mythical creatures
Category
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculpture, sometimes called a temple lions
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Chinese Sang De Boeuf Ginger Jars with Foo Dog Topper and Rosewood Stand, a Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
protective Chinese guardian lions, known as foo dogs in the West, on the tops of the lids. A deep Sang de
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions from the 16-17th century. Very detailed.
The
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues
Materials
Lava
Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
powerfully symbolic. Foo dogs are actually lions and also known as Chinese guardian lions. Foo dogs are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Pair of Cloisonne and Bronze Feng Shui Pixiu Dragon, Foo Dogs on Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions mid 20th century. Very fine quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair Vintage Japanese Turquoise Glazed Komainu (Foo Dogs), circa 1960
s, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
undersides.
Komainu are guardian figures specific to Japan. Much like foo lions in China, they guard sacred
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Chinese Hardstone Box as Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
a carved Chinese hardstone footed box with Foo lion heads as handles, top is a filagreed band of
Category
Chinese Table Lamps
A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements
Located in Austin, TX
A nicely weathered pair of Japanese shishi lions. Similar to Chinese foo dogs or foo lions, these
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Architectural Elements
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Asian Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Nice Pair of Hexangonal Chinese Export Blue and White Garden Seats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th century Chinese export garden seats with "Foo Lion" design on underglaze blue.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Very Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with French Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
the vases below. Each vase is mounted on four gilt-bronze feet cast in the shape of Chinese 'Foo
Category
20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rosefamily Jaune Blue Pink Green Ceramic Vase With Lid
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Chinese ceramic vase with a foo lion lid. On a marvelous yellow, hand painted
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A Japanese Gilt Wood Model of a Shi Shi
Located in Austin, TX
beasts in Japan, similar to Foo Lions in China. This one is carved with his head turned, a snarl on his
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Chinese Tri-Colored Glazed Foo Lions /Dogs
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese tri-colored glazed foo lions.
Beautiful pair of antique Chinese foo lions
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Substantial bronze foo dog or temple lion with a fierce expression. Beautiful patina and detail on
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
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Chinese Foo Lions For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Chinese foo lions for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, stone and metal, all Chinese foo lions available were constructed with great care. Chinese foo lions have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Chinese foo lions to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Hollywood Regency Chinese foo lions are of considerable interest.
How Much are Chinese Foo Lions?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,162, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $50,000 highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Foo Lions
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese guardian lions are called shishi or stone lions. In English, they are colloquially referred to as lion dogs or foo dogs. Shishi are typically made out of stone. On 1stDibs, find your own stone lions from top sellers around the world.
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