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Chinese Quing Porcelain Umbrella Holder with Foo Dog Motif
Located in Astoria, NY
dog or foo lion. The piece was manufactured in China in enameled porcelain during the late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Vase, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This baluster vase (22.5 tall) is decorated with classic iron red Foo dogs (lions). One big Foo dog
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamp Lusterie Deknudt Tempellion
By Deknudt
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and rare vintage table lamp in the shape of a foo dog or temple lion, Chinoiserie style
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
By Satsuma, Japanese Studio
Located in Houston, TX
unusual raised pastel colors with foo dog or foo lion decorative handles.
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Iron Red Foo Dog Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Astoria, NY
hand-painted with iron red foo dog or lion figures, lotus flowers in the famille rose palette, and
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus
Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
, all reserved on a bright yellow ground. Amazing foo dog or foo lion handles and lid cover. Signature
Category
Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Poplar
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made and beautifully enameled pair.
Symbolism:
Fu dog, Foo dog or Lion dog, or
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Vintage Turquoise Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Figurines done in glazed ceramics
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculpture, sometimes called a temple lions
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Kangxi Period Chinese porcelain Tea Set Tiger and Foo Dog Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Kangxi period pieces in underglaze blue. Both with tiger and foo dog/lion scene.
Both marked with a
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade
Located in Miami, FL
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Guardian Lions, Foo Dog or Pho Dog, is a traditional chinese architectural ornament. typically made of
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Redwood Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchair circa 1870
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
lacquered dragon and Lion Foo dog throne armchair
A really rare an expertly hand-carved piece, the detail
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions from the 16-17th century. Very detailed.
The
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues
Materials
Lava
2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of bronze mythological guardian lion / fu / foo dog figurines with pine cone like manes and
Category
Late 20th Century Classical Greek Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Lidded Porcelain Calligraphy Ginger Jar Temple Urn Vase Fu Dog
Located in Dayton, OH
. Features a body covered in calligraphy with gold accents and figural foo dog or lion finial lid.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie 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
Category
Early 20th Century Statues
Materials
Bronze
China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large sculpture of a marble lion, foo dog, or guardian, 19" high.
History:
Placing
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Temple Lions This is a very unusual old piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
set on 3 paw feet and is made in brass with a hand beaten decoration, there is a Foo Dog Lion’s mask
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
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
Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Mirror Frame with Hand-Carved Mythical Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
foo dog motifs. Created in China during the 18th century, this Qing Dynasty mirror frame captures our
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Famille Noir Covered Jar
Located in Forney, TX
A late Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) porcelain famille noir covered jar with foo dog finial.
China
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of Lidded Famille Rose Chinese Export Vases
Located in Austin, TX
with finial handle in the form of a lion dog (foo dog) holding a red ball. The body of each vase
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Export Temple Vase and Lid porcelain Blue
White Hand Painted, 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
shape and complete with its original lid.
The vase has a good baluster shape with four foo dog/ lion
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Gothic Console Table Server Sideboard 2-Tier Walnut Winged Figure
Located in Tyler, TX
figural supports ,"foo" dog or lion feet and lower half-shelf for storage or display~~gorgeous statement
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2 Bronze Shishi Okimono Sculptures, Signed Hideyama, Showa, 20th C
Located in London, GB
from different cultures: the Korean “Koma-inu” (Korean dog), and the Chinese “Kara-shishi” or "foo dog
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Dutch Delft Blue
White Chinoiserie Garniture of Vases
Located in Downingtown, PA
decorated with stylized leaves. The cover similarly painted. The finial with a raised white foo dog or lion
Category
Antique 1760s Dutch Georgian Vases
Materials
Delft
Vintage XL Delft Vase Royal Delft Covered Jar Blue White Delftware Chinoiserie
By AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft, Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
colors, blue camaieu.
All over floral decoration with peacock birds and on top a foo dog - Lion finial
Category
20th Century Dutch Baroque Vases
Materials
Delft
Pair of Polychrome Bronze Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara Buddha Statues
Located in Somis, CA
beautifully adorned foo dog lion indicates the Goddess of Compassion, the most beloved Guan Yin. Holding a
Category
20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Rosewood Chinese Dragon Throne Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rosewood dragon and lion foo dog throne armchairs
Please note the delivery fee is just a guide, for an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
lovely images of cross hatch, trellices and a foo dog lion. On the base we find mountains, and clouds
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion / Dog, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
1920's Pair of cast bronze Foo Lion/ Dogs in all original condition. Male and Female, with
Category
Vintage 1920s Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog
Located in Antwerp, BE
and expression with beautiful green and gold color.
Fu dog, foo dog or lion dog, or Chinese temple
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Japonisme Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Ceramic Green Foo Dog/Lion Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramic green foo dog/lion table lamp. No shade, distressed look with great patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Bronze Foo Dog Lions Doorstops, Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful bronze Pixiu winged Foo Dog lions. These are mythical beasts believed to bring and keep
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Located in Somis, CA
free of decorations, flanked by a pair of foo dog lions with ferocious expression. The cover is pierced
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns
Materials
Bronze
Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and very large foo dog, better known as a temple lion or guardian dog, vintage statue
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Lion Perfume Bottle, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing figural perfume bottle, made in China, probably circa 1950s. Blue, red and white colored stones on silver tin. A beautiful display item in your collection.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan's finest white porcelain.
We acquired this charming, monumental white ceramic Lion dog " Shishi
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of vintage Japanese porcelain foo dog / lion sculptures / bookends, circa 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty lacquerware vases or urns featuring foo dog or
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Lacquer
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
/ Chinese foo dogs / guardian lions)
The finely detailed, richly ornamented, masterfully sculpted, large
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Qing Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Foo Dog Lions Incense Holders, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
century, finely sculpted and detailed ceramic earthenware, modeled as fierce foo dogs / guardian lions
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Asian Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Old Massive Garden Solid Marble Foo Dog Lions, House Protectors
Located in South Burlington, VT
China- a massive pair of large, old hand-carved marble garden stone foo dog guardian lions carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble
Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage carved stone Chinese fu dog bookend or figurine pair. Measure: 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Blue and White Foo Dog or Lion Sculptures or Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of blue and white foo dog or lion sculptures, decorative objects, or bookends. Both
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Oriental Green Soapstone Foo Dog
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
soapstone.
Soapstone Jade color temple guardian Asian Chinese foo dog lion.
Great fresh jade lime color
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Patinated Iron Foo Dog Sensor
Located in Redding, CT
Patinated Iron Foo Dog or Lion Sensor possibly signed . See photos. Perfect for incense. His head
Category
Vintage 1960s Anglo-Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chinese Vintage Metal Cloisonné Foo Dog Guardian Lion with Teal and Golden Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage metal cloisonné foo dog guardian lion sculpture from the mid 20th century. We
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Chinese Vintage Metal Cloisonné Foo Dog Guardian Lion with Teal and Golden Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage metal cloisonné Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture from the mid 20th century. We
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
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Questions About Foo Lion Dog
- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- What are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional 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.
- What is the meaning of foo dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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, 2022Chinese 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.








