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Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Pedestals in Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Foo (alternatively 'Fu') Dog statues, the western name for Chinese Imperial Guardian
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Lucite and brass coffee table with chinese temple guard sculptures, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Brass and lucite coffee table with glass tops. It consists out of 4 brass chinese temple gard lion
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
lions. They originated in China, shi, meaning lion or shishi or stone lion. ... Foo dogs are symbolic
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

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

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

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

Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow
Located in MEAUX, FR
delicate decoration of Foo Dogs playing with a ball. These mythical creatures, often called “Chinese
Category

2010s Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Cast Iron Shizi
Located in Chicago, IL
: Statue, statuary, sculpture, dog, cat, lion, fu, foo, Chinese, iron, garden, ornament
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Statues

Materials

Iron

Vintage Carved Teak Asian Stand
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage carved teak Asian stand. Circa 1920s. Intricately carved Chinese stand of flowers and lion
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chippendale Side Tables

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Carved Marble Fudogs on a Base
Located in Chicago, IL
dogs are hand-carved from marble and were sourced in Hubei Province, China. They are very lion-like in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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

Vintage Foo Dog
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Known in English as lion dogs or foo dog, these guardian statues originate from Chinese Buddhism
Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

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

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

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

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
lion dogs or foo dogs. In Chinese culture, two lions are placed in front of a building to guard its
Category

Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wool

19th Century Georgian Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies, J J Angell
By Joseph Angell Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
surrounding Chinese figures, lions and pagodas, hinged lid with vacant cartooches. Such Chinoiserie style tea
Category

Antique 1830s English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Solid Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies, J J Angell, circa 1834
By Joseph Angell Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
surrounding Chinese figures, lions and pagodas, hinged lid with vacant cartooches. Such chinoiserie style tea
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Solid Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies, J J Angell, circa 1834
By Joseph Angell Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
surrounding Chinese figures, lions and pagodas, hinged lid with vacant cartooches. Such chinoiserie style tea
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

19th Century Georgian Solid Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddies, J J Angell
By Joseph Angell Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
surrounding Chinese figures, lions and pagodas, hinged lid with vacant cartooches. Such Chinoiserie style tea
Category

Antique 1830s English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Solid Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy Set, T Hemming, circa 1762
By Thomas Heming
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
-scrolls and flowers surrounding Chinese figures, lions and pagodas, pull-off and hinged lid with cast
Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Early 20th Century Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty German Circus Collection
Located in London, GB
include a Lady Circus Rider, Lady Acrobat, Ringmaster, Gent Acrobat, Negro Dude (a minstrel), Chinese
Category

Vintage 1910s German Victorian Toys

Materials

Cotton, Faux Fur, Wood

Antique Chinese Lion Dogs a Massive, Pair
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of flamboyant Chinese lion dogs, also called Fu dogs, fully covered in rich glazes of green
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Stone Archaic China Lions or Dogs Foe Sculpture, probably Ming Dinasty
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique pair of stone lions or Foe dogs, probably Ming Dinasty (1358-1644) - They can be placed on
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Ningxia Chinese Carpet with Lion-Dogs
Located in Milan, IT
A fine antique Ningxia carpet decorated by an all-over pattern consisting of lion-dogs, auspicious
Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Covered Squared Pots, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chinese earthenware with blue and white decoration. The pot’s belly is decorated with Chinese lions
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
dogs are Chinese lion statues that serve as symbols of protection, strength, and prosperity and are
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") statues are frequently seen in Chinese architecture, and
Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Carved Red Lacquer Two-Panel Screens
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
pavilions within walled compounds shaded by pines and maples, above a lower panel with Chinese lions
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Edo Paintings and Screens

Two Chinese Abacus Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two lovely abacus table lamps. Manufactured by Red Lion, China, 1960s. And very rare still with
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

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

Chinese Petite Fu Lion Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
With a curly mane and a lively expression, this petite stone fu dog is an adorable companion and a benevolent guardian of the home. Known as shizi, the mythical dog is thought to off...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Petite Fu Lion Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
With a curly mane and a lively expression, this petite stone fu dog is an adorable companion and a benevolent guardian of the home. Known as shizi, the mythical dog is thought to off...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Cloisonne Lion Censer, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and quirky Chinese cloisonné censer in the form of a lion, Republic Period, early 20th
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Qing Dinasty Pair of Chinese Vases with Lid
Located in Prato, Tuscany
the Shih Tzu breed, from which they are called "Fo dogs". They are also called Chinese lions, guardian
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Traditional Chinese Vases with Lid and Cobalt Blue Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
; in China are called shi, which means "lion" or shishi, which means "stone lion". They resemble both
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Foo Lion, Republic Period, China
Located in Austin, TX
Chinese Republic Period carved rose quartz foo lion with tiger eye eyes, circa 1930s, China. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rose Quartz, Hardwood

Vintage Chinese Mythological Lion Painted Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the 1970s just as China was beginning its ascent as a global economic force, this
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Pewter Foo Dog Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Chinese foo dogs or foo lions constructed from pewter. Very heavy and solid originally
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Foo Lion Dogs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of early 20th century Chinese ceramic foo lions.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Bronze Statues Pi Xiu Lions, Pair
Located in Somis, CA
Pair of beautiful, large bronze Pi Xiu. The Pi Xiu is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature, a strong
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Lion Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique bronze foo lion figure having an open mouth, speared tail, scalloped mane, body with relief
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Lions
Located in Austin, TX
A good pair of vintage Chinese sancai (three color) glazed ceramic foo lions, also called foo dogs
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of Chinese molded stone guardian foo lions or foo dogs. Each with expressive faces
Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
plinths, these lively lion dogs are the ultimate protectors of the home.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Lions
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of 18th century style Chinese "Gate Warrior" turquoise blue seated Lion statues on stepped
Category

20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs / Lions
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fine and detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Sculpture Lion in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique sculpture in precious green jade made in china. Fine figure of Lion in Chinese
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

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

Pair of Chinese Gilt Caststone Garden Fu Lions
Located in Cypress, CA
Whimsical large pair of Chinese gilt caststone garden fu lions. Very heavy.  
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Chinese Parcel-Gilt Red Foo Lions
Located in Cypress, CA
Highly decorative pair of Chinese parcel-gilt carved wood red guardian foo-lions, each with a ball
Category

20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Chinese Glazed Pottery Fu Lions, Mid-20th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Imposing pair of Chinese glazed pottery Fu Lions, first half of the 20th century. Beautifully
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Censer Mid-Century Bronze with Asiatic Lion and Gilt
Located in Lomita, CA
Bronze and gilt detailing combine to make this Chinese censer a beautiful decorative cast bronze
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

China Fine Antique Rich Green Jade Lion, Qing Dynasty
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a finely carved antique green jade of a stealthy lion- a significant jade ornament with a
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Jade

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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.