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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
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 Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of relatively tall Midcentury yellow ceramic foo dog or lion sculpture decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
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 Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Extraordinary pair of fine and rare and very large pair of glazed terra cotta decorative foo dog or
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
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
Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Chinese Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage hand-carved Chinese foo dogs or lions bookends which I believe are hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Red Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends or Decorative Objects
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair/set of red lacquer foo dog or lion bookends/decorative objects. Relatively tall
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs Imperial Lions Republic Period
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Imperial Seated Lions, commonly known in the West as Foo Dogs of good size proportions. First quarter of
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
19th Century Qing Chinese Cast Iron Foo Dogs Lions Incense Burners
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Chinese cast iron foo dogs lions incense burners. Late Qing Dynasty. Whimsical packed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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
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
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
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of green colored marble foo dogs sculptures, book ends or decorative objects. Nice addition
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, pink raw marble ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs / Lions Statues or Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly unique pair of heavy bronze foo dogs or lions that can be used as decorative accents or
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs, Lions Statues or Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly unique pair of heavy bronze foo dogs or lions that can be used as decorative accents or
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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
Chinese Pair of Stone Guardian Foo Dogs/Guardian Lions from 18th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An 18th century pair of Chinese stone foo dogs/guardian lions on square bases. This rare pair of
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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
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
Category
Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Quin Dynasty Carved Rosewood Dragon
Lion Foo Dog Armchair, circa 1870
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dynasty, circa 1870 hand-carved solid rosewood dragon and lion foo dog throne armchair
Please note the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair 1960s Mont Asian Gilt Foo Dogs Table Lamps Singha Lion Chinoiserie Gold
By James Mont
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
, the guardian lions are often referred in a multitude of name such as: "Fu Dogs", "Foo Dogs", "Fu Lions
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
, exceptionally executed small sculptural form, modeled as a foo dog / guardian lion, with bulging eyes, mouth
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta
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
Pair of Blanc de Chine Buddhist Lions, Foo Dogs Early Kangxi, 1662-1722
Located in CA, CA
A pair of late 17th-early 18th century Buddhistic lions. Two males, of left and right pairing each
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Black Qing Dynasty Carved Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchairs, circa 1870
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
solid elm ebonised dragon and Lion Foo dog throne armchairs
A really rare an expertly hand carved
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Consolidated Listing
Located in Norwood, NJ
. Featuring applies figural decorations, dragons and foo lions. Panels with scenes of battles, scholars birds
Category
Antique 19th Century Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$9,325
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
Granite Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of antique granite Chinese Foo Dogs. Also known as Chinese "Guardian lions," foo
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Japonisme Statues
Materials
Granite
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 Chinese Glazed Pottery Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese pottery foo dogs or lions glazed in vibrant green, with blue, yellow
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Large Chinese19th Century Carved Agate Foo Dog
Located in Hudson, NY
This nicely detailed late 19th century carving in banded agate of a budistic lion or Foo Dog has
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Agate
Pair of 20th Century Carved Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
from happening to the family. Foo Dogs are fantasy lions in Chinese mythology always a pair and always
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Marble
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
Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of late Ming Early Qing Dynasty pottery green glazed Foo dogs or lions from circa
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Foo Dog in Jade - China - Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
as stone lions or "shishi".
Foo dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are meant to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
the same way. Foo dogs or guardian lions symbolize prosperity, success and guardian ship. Kutani
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Herend Lidded Vase Foo Dog Chinese Style Vintage Made 1900
By Herend
Located in Vienna, AT
, the vase's lid is topped with a so-said foo dog which is a Chinese or Imperial guardian lion: They are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Chinoiserie Porcelain
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
Pair of 17th Century Chinese Gilt Cast Iron Foo Dog Statues
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of 17th Century Chinese gilt cast iron foo dog statues
Foo Dogs are lions that are placed for
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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
Exquisite Chinese Famille Rose Foo Dog Motif Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
foo dogs and lions in a colorful lush landscape.
Measures: 6" diameter base, 8" diameter vase, 18.5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration
Located in Yonkers, NY
mounted on custom base. Created in China during the 1850s, this foo dog sculpture features a lion sitting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade
Located in Miami, FL
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Guardian Lions The Foo Dog or Pho Dog, is a traditional chinese architectural ornament. typically made of
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
China Antique Pair hand painted hand glazed garden blue ceramic Foo Dog Guardian
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, an antique pair foo dog lions hand painted and hand glazed in brilliant five color blue
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Stone with Fine Detail Qing 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Stone
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Foo Lion For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic foo lion available at 1stDibs. A foo lion — often made from ceramic, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer foo lion, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A foo lion, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one foo lion that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alexander Backer produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Foo Lion?
The average selling price for a foo lion at 1stDibs is $2,174, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $50,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Foo Lion
- 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.
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