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Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
. Known as Shishi or Pinyin, these are Chinese Imperial guardian lions and often incorrectly call Foo Dogs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
(Imperial Guardian Lion / Chinese Foo Dog), is an extraordinarily rare and unusual form, having large
Category
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
the Majolica style green, yellow and aubergine glaze.
Chinese Foo Dogs
Imperial guardian lions
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
actually a mistake made in the west. In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair 19th Century or Older Century Indian Carved Stone Lions on Custom Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
formal Chinese or Tibetan interpretations of guardian lions.
Each lion is presented on a custom-carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
made in the west. In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were believed to have
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Indian Hindu Temple Nandi Bull Bronze Copper Alloy Statue
Located in Forney, TX
door / entryway similar to a Chinese foo dog or Asian guardian lion to protect your home, as a one-of-a
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Statues
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Chinese
Guardian Lion
Door Panel
Located in Woodbury, CT
sentry lions among foliage on a solid red background. The surrounding pierce-carved framing is ebonised
Category
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
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
Category
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
looking decorative Chinese guardian lion statue.
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions
Foo Dogs
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Spruce
Pair of Large Chinese Vases
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Details of Chinese guardian lions on enamel jars with lids atop pedestals.
18 x 33 in.
$2,450 for
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Enamel
$2,450 / set
Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large and antique Chinese Sancai glazed pottery guardian lion, its mouth drawn back in a snarl
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Soapstone Guardian Lion Chop Seal
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering a Chinese chop seal. Starts on thin square base that rises. Atop the seal is a guardian
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...
Materials
Soapstone
20th Century Meiji Era Kutani ware Komainu
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
features refined decorative enamelling and gilding. Komainu have a strong resemblance to Chinese Guardian
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
$6,500 / set
Chinese Carved Serpentine Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this pair of stunning carved serpentine guardian lions. On rectangular plinths with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Serpentine
Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese "Guardian Foo Lion" resin sculpture on a black wood plinth.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Qing Dynasty -China -Carved Stone Guardian Lion
Located in Hudson, NY
expertly carved lion with great details all the way around.The color is a light grey with a light
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Chinese Shiwan Pottery Ornamental Guardian Lion, Mid-20th Century
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Chinese Shiwan pottery ornamental guardian lion, mid-20th century in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering a pair of Guardian foo lions. This pair is heavy cast stone with intricate detail. Starts
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
$1,295
Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Foo lion sculptures of hand-carved and painted wood, c. 19th Century, possibly older.
Condition
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Guardian Lion Sculpture, Red, Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in Florence, IT
Limited series sculpture of a guardian lion with a sphere in red and gold enamel, representing the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$25,514 / item
Japanese Shōwa Era Imari Extra-Large Lidded Temple Jar on Wood Stand, c. 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
derived from Chinese guardian lions—that resembles a cross between a lion and a dog. Shisa are wards
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Gold
1980
s Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Pine
Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Pair of foo dogs, beautifully carved and delicately gilded. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
shishi, and are the Japanese interpretation of the noble Chinese foo dog or guardian lion protectors
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands
Located in Hudson, NY
guardians, lions, or “foo dogs”. At the top of the candle-stands, near the pricket, sits a frog on a lily
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
$2,100 / set
Chinese Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
These majestic creatures are c. 1800 (Qing Dynasty). This pair of These limestone guardians are
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
$180,000
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
Chinese Guardian Lion Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
lion, enclosed by a geometric border and flanked by auspicious ruyi symbols. Also known as a foo dog or
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
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 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
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Multi-Color Guardian Lions
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully Decorated and Painted Pair of Multi-Color Chinese Guardian Lions with Underglaze of
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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 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
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of rusting
Antique foo dogs, also known as "Chinese guardian
lions," carry rich cultural significance
Category
Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
previous owner from an important New York estate in the early 1980’s.
Known as Chinese guardian lions
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
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
Circa 1850 Limestone Column with Chinese Foo Dog
Located in Dallas, TX
of steel and holds the column upright. The Foo Dogs, also known as the Chinese guardian lions, are
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
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
Chinoiserie Desk Set, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
are crowned by Chinese guardian lions. The tray is decorated with floral decoration accented in brass.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Located in London, GB
guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the
Category
20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
A Pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Katonah, NY
the late 1800's.
Chinese guardian lions, known as stone lions or Imperial lions, and often called
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Brass Foo Dog Statues - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Brass Foo Dogs Statues - Pair
Chinese guardian lion, also known as a "Foo Dog" in the West
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
$3,750 / set
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
, or Chinese guardian lions, are fun accents for any coffee table or bookcase. Each piece was
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dog or Shishi Sculptures
Located in Milford, NH
guardian lions, each presented on a rectangular decorated pedestal, with one head slightly turned left and
Category
20th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Marble
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of commanding 19th century Chinese export figures of lion dogs with traditional attached
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
conditions
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Armature Lamp Featuring a Chinese Foo Dog by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Sophisticated table lamp featuring a ceramic Chinese guardian lion, (known in the west as a foot or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Wood, Ceramic
1970s Pair of Enameled Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Marbella, ES
with vibrant colors and gold details. These sculptures represent Chinese guardian lions, symbols of
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$3,560 / set
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Pair of decorative antique Chinese handcarved polychrome wooden guardian lions (also called Foodogs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures
By Gold China
Located in Madrid, ES
Foo lions
Pair of monumental blued bronze Khmer-style guardian sculptures,
20th century.
On
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Brown Lacquered Doors with a Red and Gilt Chinese Decor, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a red and gilt flamed Asian lion putting its paw on a globe – probably representing the male Chinese
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they a...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair Chinese Sancai Glazed Stoneware Guardian Foo Lions, 1960s, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fun and ferocious pair of Chinese sancai glazed guardian lions, mid 20th century, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 20th century Chinese carved wood guardian lions, sometimes called foo dogs in the west
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,500 / set
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
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- 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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