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Pair Italian Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Seats, Stools or Side Table 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding pair of two Foo Dog statues in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

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
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Entryway Garden Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
36" tall pair of stately cast iron Chinese foo dog guardian pedestals. The pair features right
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Iron

Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues
Located in Rochester, NY
Large and impressive true pair of carved wood food lion dogs in beautifully aged original gilded and polychrome painted surface. Both dogs with striking expressive features and they ...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Bronze Guan Yin Buddha Statue on Foo Dog
Located in Somis, CA
, Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Seated on a recumbent Foo Dog lion, the figure rendered a serene expression
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Heavy and very nice quality statue of an imperial temple lion, or Singha or foo dog, partly gilded
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dog Lion Statue
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty (1644-1911) hand-carved stone foo dog sculpture playing with a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Foo Dog Statues/Lamps
Located in Sarasota, FL
Turquiose Foo Dog Statues sit on hand carved Lamp Stands with brass rods which can be shortened or
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1920s Bronze Foo Dog Statue
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, 1920s solid-bronze foo dog statue.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Balinese Limestone Lion Foo Dog Statues
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of large Balinese carved limestone Lion Foo Dog Statues, Imported, circa 1998, weigh 135kg
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1990s Balinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

1960s Blanc de Chine Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, pair of 1960s Blanc de Chine foo dog statues, rested on pedestals. Would
Category

20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Platinum Glaze Terracotta Foo Dog Statue
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary large platinum glazed terracotta foo dog sculpture depicting a foo dog with right paw
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Large White Marble Foo Dogs
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Pair of carved marble Foo Dog statues with exceptional detail. Once the guardians of ancient
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues

Materials

Marble

Foo Dog Garden Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Foo Dog -- measurements include cement base
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20th Century American Statues

Carved Foo Dog on Stands
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid to late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Carved Temple Food Dog on Stand (1 of pair, priced and sold
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Antique 19th Century Statues

Pair of Hand Carved Jade Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
Our vintage foo dog statues were hand carved in China in the early 20th century. Also known as
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Marble

PAIR OF ‘FEROCIOUS” FOO DOG GARDEN SCULPTURES
Located in Hudson, NY
PAIR OF ‘FEROCIOUS” FOO DOG GARDEN SCULPTURES IN THE 18TH C. STYLE WITH ORNATE CARVING OF MOTTLED
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20th Century Statues

Fantastic Giant Blanc de Chine Glazed Pottery Foo Dog
Located in Southfield, MI
Biggest example of a blanc de chine foo dog we've ever seen. Amazingly detailed hand made piece
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Statues

Monumental Mid-20th Century Glazed Ceramic Quan Yin Astride a Foo Dog
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Yin perched upon a foo dog.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Statues

Stately Pair of Mid-19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Temple Dogs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stately pair of Chinese cloisonné Foo dog statues dating from the mid-19th century. This pair of
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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
the history of the Foo Dog: (1) The Foo Dog of Asia has also been called the “Lion of Buddha
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dogs are the ancient sacred dogs of Asia who guard Buddhist temples. The Foo Dog (lion) statues also
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

1930s Bronze Foo Dog Statue
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, 1930s solid bronze, foo dog statue. The foo dog is rested upon a pierced
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1960s Small Blue Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Statue
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1960s small-scaled, glazed ceramic blue foo dog statue/sculpture.
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Large Polychrome Chinese Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredibly detailed pair of brightly colored antique Chinese foo dog statues, late 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an absolutely stunning pair of porcelain, Blanc de Chine foo dogs! Beautiful addition of
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Bronze Foo Dogs and Dragons on Red Stone, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an immaculate pair of 19th century, miniature bronze foo dog statues. Each are rested
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

1970s Large Terracotta Turquoise and White Foo Dog Sculpture Statues, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous pair of 1970s terracotta foo dogs. Turquoise and white coloring. Indoor
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Vintage Figures of Chinese Export Turquoise Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Richmond, London
-knockers, and in ceramics. Pairs of foo dog statues are still common decorative and symbolic elements at
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Hollywood Regency Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Foo Dog Book End Sculptures
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of foo dog bookend statues epitomise the chic Hollywood Regency style of the 1940s. They
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Plaster

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Foo Dog Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the foo dog statue you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A foo dog statue — often made from stone, cast stone and ceramic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo dog statue — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A foo dog statue is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Foo Dog Statue?

Prices for a foo dog statue start at $375 and top out at $8,750 with the average selling for $2,600.
Questions About Foo Dog Statue
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Traditional 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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.