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Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of famille rose, Chinese vases, trumpet style rims with gold finished foo lion
Category
Antique 19th Century Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$7,500 / set
Fine Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jar
Located in Bridgeport, CT
amusing scene with rust tone and white foo lions in a river landscape looking back to a rust tone baby foo
Category
20th Century Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Very Good Quality Large Chinese Lidded Jars / PAIR
Located in Dallas, TX
to garden seats, and foo lion mask handles at the neck, panels depicting a royal surrounded by royal
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
$34,000 / set
Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase
Located in Norwood, NJ
underglaze decoration to the body. The underglaze decoration is of a large Foo lion above a smaller Foo dog
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Famille Rose vases, very similar / near pair, note different foo lion mask handles (one
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$3,300 / set
Chinese Yuan Dynasty Style Red Glazed Jar / Pot
Located in New York, NY
a dragon on a red glazed ground, distinguished by its large size (17 by 13 inches) and lid with foo
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Red Lacquer Washer Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer wooden washer stand with pierce carvings. Top horizontal railing with foo lions end are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
$1,800 Sale Price
30% Off
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing Dynasty, late 17th - late 19th centuries, China
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
upon carved foo lion feet, very beautiful piece. See more pictures 5.5" H x 8.5" W x 6.5" D.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Pair Of Antique Chinese Famille Rose Turquoise Ground Vases As Lamps
Located in Norwood, NJ
foliage and bats. The shoulders decorated with two pairs of molded Chilong figures, below a pair of foo
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large of Art Nouveau Japanese Satsuma Style Vase
Located in Norton, MA
Art Nouveau of the peak value with ruffled rim bulbous shape and applied foo lion handles decorated
Category
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
scalloped rim, the neck and shoulders with applied paired confronting Foo lions and cubs forming the handles
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Vintage Chinese Yellow Glazed Tall Foo Dogs, Mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
foo lions, Chinese export, early to mid 20th century, China.
The delightful pair of dogs or lions are
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Pink Rock Crystal Sculptures, 7 Pcs.
Located in Astoria, NY
on ebonized wood base, foo lion on carved wood base, seated monkey on carved rosewood base, smiling
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
$1,300 / set
19th Century Chinoiserie French Faience Garniture Centerpiece and Vases by Gien
By Gien
Located in New York, NY
seated foo lion finials. Each with turquoise glazed ground with hand-painted figures of song birds and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Garniture
Materials
Faience
Vintage Japanese Celadon Glazed Shishi Lion Censer, Taisho/Showa, c 1930, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
lion, shishi, or foo dog, Taisho to Showa Era, circa 1930, Japan.
The charming shishi stands nobly
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tianqi / Chongzhen Plate, 16/17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate from ca 1620-1650. Unusual plate with central carvings of a Foo Lion
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Jars
Materials
Porcelain
$2,398 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 16C Ming Jiajing Mark
Period Dish Chinese Porcelain Flower Fenghuan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, probably at the end of it, mid 16th century. It has a strong cobalt blue color with Foo lion, geometric
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Famille Verte Lidded Vases with Butterflies and Lion Finials, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
with a domed lid featuring a red-brown foo lion (shishi) finial, a classic Chinese symbol of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Dehua Blanc de Chine European Figure and Lion Kangxi Period, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain grouping of a man Riding a giant Foo Lion, accompanied
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
with foo lion handles; panel molded body with linen fold top. Perfection for this form. Vase: 15.75" h
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Celadon Ground Porcelain Vase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
celadon ground with double foo lion handles. Decorated on the front with auspicious & Taoist symbols. Good
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Lion Foo Dogs Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of vintage porcelain ceramic lion foo dogs' decorative objects, circa mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,250 / set
Antique Jade and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock Retailed by Yamanaka
Co.
Located in New York, US
20th century, features a silverplate frame flanked by two finely carved foo lions and movement by the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Mantel Clocks
Materials
Jade, Metal
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single decorative vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain ShiShi Temple Lion Foo Dog Statue. Expertly
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
. The champleve enamel decoration features a central roundel with a delightful shishi or foo lion
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain foo dog lion decorative object or bookend, circa early to mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners.
Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extraordinary 26" wide, 63 lb, heavy cast bronze Foo Dog lions. Each modeled on its side
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$3,775 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain
Algora Porcelains
Designed
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
raised molded decoration at the shoulder includes gilt-accented foo lion mask handles and trailing faux
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage pair of glazed ceramic Komainu figurines with a crackle effect, Guardian Lions, better
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
each foo dog/lion
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog
Located in San Diego, CA
Patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lion / foo dog, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$9,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi are symbolic,
protective figures that
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions
Located in Lomita, CA
hand-carved rose quartz foo dogs (also known as guardian lions) exudes protective strength and artistry
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Quartz
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Pair of charming polychrome ceramic Foo Dog / Lions in the Qing Style. Fantastic detail and a
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
This fierce looking beast dates from the
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand 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
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking and substantial pair of early 20th century Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions, cast in solid
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Statues
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$5,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent large Chinese bronze and cloisonné foo dog jardinière with Lion Mask Handles hails
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends. A nice pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
lion/dragon/foo dog. This piece has a wonderful patina and heft to it.
Likely mid to late 20th
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure
Located in Forney, TX
,
featuring early primitive molded sculptural form, the figural censer depicting a foo dog guardian lion on
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Male and Female Buddhist Lions Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
(1661-1722).
Foo Dogs, also known as guardian lions or komainu, are
symbolic, protective figures often
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues
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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