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Pair of Antique Imari Ginger Jars W Foo Dog Lids
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite pair of early 20th century Meiji Period Imari ginger jars with hand-painted designs on
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

China Pair Large Antique Hand-Carved Guardian Lions Dogs for Garden or Home
Located in South Burlington, VT
China- a nice pair of large antique hand-carved stone foo dog guardian lions carved about 100 years
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

A Pair of Monumental and Colorful Temple Dogs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A large and impressive pair of Foo dogs featuring striking colorful glazes. The dogs sit on fixed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Statues

Extra Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger
Located in Long Island City, NY
made in the Cloisonne technique. The borders are decorated with polychrome images of Foo dogs. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Chinese Export Vase Famille Rose Porcelain, Late Qing or Early Republic Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
date to the late 19th Century to early 20th Century, 1890 to 1920, Late Qing to early Republic period
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
or Foo Dog (fu dogs) has stood guard, with mystic powers to protect, in front of temples, imperial
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Early 20th Century Statues

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Chinese Art Deco Carpet, antique washed
Located in New York, NY
antique early 20th century Art Deco antique carpet, the indigo blue field with an overall beige floral
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Edward Farmer Chinese Carved Jade Agate Dragon Inkwell W/ Gold Gilt Filigree
By Edward Farmer
Located in Atlanta, GA
, having a finely carved jade inkwell adorned with a mighty dragon and a pair of agate foo dogs.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Inkwells

Materials

Agate, Jade, Metal, Bronze

Silvered Bronze-Mounted Chinese Spinach Jade Portico Mantle Clock, Yamanaka Co
Located in New York, NY
Silvered bronze-mounted Chinese, spinach jade portico mantel cock with Foo dogs. Retailed by
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Early 20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Jade, Silver

Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Moon Flask Vase Decorated With Peacocks
By Satsuma
Located in Atlanta, GA
foo dogs flank the neck. It appears to have a mark to underside but is either unfinished or
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Asian Exotic Wood Table with Decorated Inset Panel
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Exotic wood Asian coffee table with decorated inset panel featuring foo dogs.
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Early 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Massive Pair of of Blue White Hand Painted Temple Jars
Located in Bellport, NY
fish, water lilies and plants. Removable lids with well-detailed foo dogs in center top.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Ceramics

Pair Of Hand Carved Wood Polychromatic FooDogs
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large and heavy pair of hand carved wood Foo Dogs from a temple or a house large door
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
goddess Guan Yin. ... In this sense, the peacock resembles protection and holiness. Foo dogs are actually
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Japanese Satsuma Hand Painted Porcelain Figural Footed Censer c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Satsuma censer offers porcelain construction with hand painted figures, foo
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Early 20th Century Asian Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Chinese Lion Protector Jar, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite ginger jar from the early 20th century with a squat, round shape and enameled decoration
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vases, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
These porcelain vases from the early 20th-century are sculpted to a classic phoenix-tail silhouette
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
the Chinese Art Deco rugs produced in the early mid 20th century. There is evidence that decorative
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinese Art Deco Style, Chinoiserie Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
that’s flexible enough for nearly any space. From fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Mandarin Rug with Manchester Wool and Chinoiserie Art Deco Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of chinoiserie chic style rugs like this. Well suited
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gold and Purple Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of Chinese Art Deco style rugs like this. Well
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Early 20th Century Majolica Foo Dogs
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of large Chinese foo dogs, produced within the early 20th century period, each in colorfully
Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Collection of 16 Chinese Yellow Glazed Foo Dogs, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
foo lions), glazed in yellow, green and aubergine, late 19th and early 20th century, circa 1890's
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 20th Century Carved Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Marble Foo Dogs, always standing in pairs who serve as guardians to prevent harmful things
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Late 20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Marble

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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Dogs of Foo 20th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique Chinese ceramic turquoise glazed dogs of foo mounted on rectangular
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Scale Polychrome Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very fine pair of large, Chinese ceramic polychrome glazed dogs of foo mounted on rectangular
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Pair of Glazed White Foo Dogs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large and impressive pair of foo dogs in white glaze, early 20th century. Excellent vintage
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Turquoise Limoges Foo Dogs
By Limoges
Located in Troy, MI
CIrca 1900 pair of Limoges foo dogs in turquoise finish on square base. Sold and priced as a pair
Category

Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Chinese glazed turquoise porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. Male and female with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Foo Dogs Sitting on Decorative Plinths, 20th Cent
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Chinese hand carved marble Foo dogs sitting on rectangular decorative carved plinths. Early
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Pair of Hand Enamelled Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Stockholm, SE
These are a good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a male
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Palace Size Carved Wooden Foo Dogs
Located in Rochester, NY
An massive heavy pair of finely hand carved wooden foo dogs / temple dogs in beautifully aged
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Clay

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

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage famille verte Chinese foo dogs, circa early 20th century. Well cast and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Pair Large Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and attractive pair of Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating from the first
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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

A Pair of Chinese Glazed Shiwan Pottery Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and whimsical pair of Chinese glazed pottery foo dogs. Raised on rectangular plinths
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Terra Cotta Painted and Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a dramatic, colorful large pair of Chinese foo dogs hand painted in rich tones of green
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Antique Opaline Glass Foo Dogs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful miniature pair of foo dogs made of opaline glass, very detail And great turquoise color.
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Early 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Opaline Glass

Large Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very fine and detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs. The hollow biscuit porcelain
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Bradenton, FL
lion statutes, circa early 20th century. Glazed in green, yellow and red with slight difference
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Pair of Large Scale Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning large pair of early 20th century Chinese peking blue foo dogs or foo lions. This great
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Porcelain Dehua Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs
By He Chaozong
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Exceptional quality. Mid 20th century. Possibly early 20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Dehua Blanc de Chine Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Chinese Dehua blanc de chine porcelain foo dogs. Featuring intricate decoration
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Forney, TX
Japan during the Taisho period, the early 20th century Kutani porcelain sculpture figures in Blanc De
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Pair of Tibetan Enamel Jeweled Foo Lions / Dogs Snuff Bottles
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Tibetan enamel jeweled Foo lions/dogs snuff bottles This detailed mythical
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs These oversized
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Bronze Candelabra with Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French bronze candelabra with porcelain flowers and Chinese blue and white porcelain foo
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Massive Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Pomona, CA
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions circa 1900 - 1940. Very fine quality
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Family Rose Painted Porcelain Urn with Foo Dogs and Lizards
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
decorated with gilt Foo Dogs and dragon lizards in high relief. The colorful antique urn features hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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Early 20th Century Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of early 20th century foo dogs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique early 20th century foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and stone. Early 20th century foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Early 20th century foo dogs made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Early 20th Century Foo Dogs?

Prices for early 20th century foo dogs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, early 20th century foo dogs begin at $100 and can go as high as $15,916, while the average can fetch as much as $2,175.