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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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Midcentury Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of polychrome highly decorated foo dogs with hand applied details.
Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of Chinese Foo dogs and painted stands, perfect condition, glazed hand painted porcelain in
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of carved stone Foo Dogs with traces of polychrome painted finish, 19th Century or earlier
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
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Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

PAIR Chinese Export Foo Lion Dogs Porcelain Hand painted, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of Chinese Export, blue and white porcelain foo or lion dogs, sometimes
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo Dogs. Incredible hand made details.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Large Scale Pair of Colorful Foo Dogs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
These large scale earthenware foo dogs in typical green and gold colors. The figures are glazed and
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Italian Majolica Foo Dogs, 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding pair of glazed terracotta Italian Majolica Foo Dogs. Dating to the 1950's and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of well carved Foo dogs or lion statues in the manner and scale of temple carvings
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Exceptional 19th Century Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of exceptional 19th century porcelain foo dogs. Amazing attention to detail with it's curly
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous mirrored pair of Kutani foo dog shishi / Buddhist temple guardian lions, hand-crafted in
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

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

Vintage Asian Polychromed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of Two
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming pair of vintage ceramic Foo Dogs (Guardian Lions) captures the vibrant artistic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs/Temple Lions. They are hand painted white and adorned
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinoiserie Hexagonal Red Glazed Decorative Trinket Dish with Foo Dogs
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
vibrant red. Five blue foo dogs are encircled in a white and blue medallion at each corner and at the
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Paint, Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jars with Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of Chinese blue and white ginger jars featuring painted foo dogs or lions amid whimsical
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Lucky Chinoiserie Green Ceramic Foo Dogs or Lions, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of verdigris green ceramic foo dogs. This pair will be fabulous on a patio, bookshelf, or in
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, 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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Polychromed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs on Stands-Green, Yellow, Red
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese polychromed porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions on stands. Their front legs are
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Jars with Foo Dogs Lids
Located in Dallas, TX
further embellished with Famille rose medallions and exotic, hand painted Chinese decor in the pastel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Mini Pair of Vintage Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, China, circa 1980 s
Located in Chatham, ON
Miniature pair of vintage turquoise glazed ceramic Foo Dogs - molded forms - hand painted glossy
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Fabulous colorful hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a ornate decoration on the
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Glazed Blue and White Foo Dog Temple Jars, 20th Cent.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Chinese porcelain glazed blue and white temple jars with flaking foo dogs finials
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Early 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Bowl Finely Hand Painted Edo Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, trees, rocks and with two cranes, one stood on the ground and the other in flight. foo or lion dogs
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Maitland Smith Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of Maitland smith blue and white Chinese porcelain ginger jars. Hand painted with foo
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar or temple jar. Features hand-painted foo
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Large Pair of Delft Blue and White Signed Ginger Jars
By Delft
Located in Roma, IT
and embellished with Foo Dogs at the top Painted with traditional Delft designs in a variety of
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Old Painted Iron Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fabulous old painted iron foo dogs. They are a pair, but each is different--especially
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair lacquered, painted over gesso, carved wood Foo dogs
Located in Woodbury, CT
a large pair of foo dogs, with glass eyes, carved wood, covered by lacquer and paint over gesso
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Gesso, Paint

Mid 20th Century Hand Painted Ceramic Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in ceramic depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Wild Crazy Ceramic Foo Dogs
By Artistica Le Porcellane
Located in New York, NY
A mischievously glam pair of Italian ceramic Foo Dogs. Gilded and hand-painted. Sure to keep away
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 18th-19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Polychrome Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th-19th century Chinese hand painted polychrome porcelain foo dogs. Unmarked.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Rectangular Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Companion pair of Chinese foo dogs. One with paws on a ball and other with paws on a pup.
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Paint

Antique Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Foo Dogs
Located in Sarasota, FL
Antique pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain hand painted foo dogs sitting upright, mouths open
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Opium Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
paintings of figures in pavillions. The bed stands on four carved and painted foo dogs. The back rail
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Opium Bed
Opium Bed
$19,500
Red Papermache Container
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage chrysanthemum shaped red lacquer papermache jars with hand-painted foo dogs would sit
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Lacquer

Majolica Foo Dogs, Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
These enchanting and colorful foos are painted and glazed in yellow and green with delightful
Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century hand-painted foo dogs pair in Turquoise.
Category

20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Antique Chest with Foo Dogs, Northern Chinese, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
This highly unusual chest features a pair of rumbustious foo dogs playing with an embroidered ball
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved and Lacquered Pair of Cinnabar Asian Foo Dogs
Located in Cookeville, TN
This pair of small Asian Foo Dogs have been creatively hand-carved and tinted a lovely cinnabar
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Find many varieties of an authentic foo dogs painted available at 1stDibs. A foo dogs painted — often made from ceramic, porcelain and paint — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer foo dogs painted, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A foo dogs painted is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Foo Dogs Painted?

Prices for a foo dogs painted start at $250 and top out at $27,500 with the average selling for $1,800.
Questions About Foo Dogs Painted
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    George Rodrigue is especially famous for painting dogs. Although many artists, from Francisco Goya to Andy Warhol, depicted dogs in their work, Rodrigue created a series of “Blue Dog” paintings that became very popular during the 1990s. These paintings are frequently reproduced as posters and prints. Shop a selection of authentic George Rodrigue art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many renaissance paintings include dogs to represent companionship and loyalty. Dogs were portrayed as pets or work dogs, and could also represent a symbol of social status. Find a selection of renaissance-era art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue was inspired by the artist’s dog, a spaniel-terrier blend named Tiffany, as well as the legendary Cajun creature called the Loup-garou. Browse an array of artist George Rodrigue’s pieces and prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Rodrigue created the Blue Dog painting. The piece is actually part of a larger series of the American painter's artwork inspired by the Cajun mythological creature called the loup-garou. On 1st 1stDibs, find a collection of George Rodrigue art.