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Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
. Crafted circa 1870, this masterpiece depicts a serene scene of Kannon gracefully seated atop a Foo Lion
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Textured Foo Dog Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Guard your interiors with style and serenity using this striking pair of vintage white Foo Dog
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Foo-Dog Statues On Pedestal - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Sculpted Resin Pedestal Mounted Foo-Dog Statues - Pair This pair of foo dog
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Ceramic

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Old - possibly antique Japanese Edo style Foo or Lion dog. It is executed in glazed ceramic or
Category

20th Century Asian Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of large ochre-glazed foo dog "guardian lion" sculptures
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures
Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures
$4,000 Sale Price / set
38% Off
Foo Dog Pictorial Chinese 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Compelling Chinese rug with a motif full of happy foo dogs, circa 1940. The field is a peach tone
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Folk Art Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Chinese Pair Foo Dog Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of antique chinese figurines Foo Dog sculpture green glaze ceramic
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1995 Foo Fighters - Debut Album Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Brilliant and rare poster promoting Foo Fighters debut self-titled album in 1995. The now iconic
Category

1990s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Located in Houston, TX
Dynasty bronze foo dog or guardian lion with wings is well detailed and to our knowledge was always a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Mounted Foo Dog Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally, a candlestick converted to a lamp. 19th century Blanc de Chine Foo dog. Fine French
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Hand Painted Foo Dog Kirin with Sword in Mouth
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Foo Dog was crafted in China. Its made of porcelain and is hand painted. The Foo Dog has a
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1940s Chinoiserie Celadon Porcelain Foo Dog Lamp, Custom Shade
Located in Miami, FL
1940s Chinoiserie Celadon Porcelain Foo Dog Lamp, Custom Shade Offered for sale is an early 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks
Located in Toronto, ON
elegance, featuring mythical Foo Dogs—guardians of protection—resting amidst delicate porcelain flowers and
Category

Early 20th Century French Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Style Decorative Porcelain Foo Dog Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19/20th Century) decorative blue-painted porcelain Foo Dog figures
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Materials

Paint

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lion Statuary are hand made and hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of antique Chinoiserie painted cast stone statues of Asian Foo Dogs. These would be
Category

Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Hand-Carved Console or Altar Table w/ Foo Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with intricately hand-carved details and a rich ebonized finish. The table features mythical Foo Dog
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Hand Enameled Polychrome, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese porcelain foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion all hand painted in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze foo dogs. They are a heavy casting and in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
with orange foo dogs and characters in wood with a decorative faux bamboo edge.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog Design Porcelain Urn
Located in Queens, NY
"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) off-white porcelain urn decorated with blue foo dogs playing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Nightstand, End or Side Table, MCM, 60s, Red Lion Table Co.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This Mid Century Nightstand from Red Lion Table Co is a stylish and practical addition to any
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Chinese Elaborate Gilt Cloisonné Foo Dog Censor A stunning 20th Century Chinese
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Chinese Cadogan Foo Dog Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
" wine or tea pot. The body is glazed in a rich turquoise color. China, Guangxu period, shaped as a foo
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Sculptural Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of handsome and Striking Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Bookends or Sculpural objets d'arte. A
Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of carved wood Foo Dog lamps by Sarreid of Spain. Shaped black paper lamp shades with gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps by Sarreid
Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps by Sarreid
$1,280 Sale Price / set
66% Off
Vintage Chinoiserie Resin Foo Dog Glass Top Console Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chinoiserie Foo Dog Console Table with intricate resin base and glass top, perfect for
Category

1990s Unknown Console Tables

Materials

Glass

Vintage Oriental Blue White Large Foo Dog Terracotta Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage blue & white foo dog. No chips or breaks. Incredible details. Dimensions: 18 H x
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Vintage 1940s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Japanese Export Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Throne armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Export carved hardwood foo dog throne armchair. Item features carved Foo Dog arms
Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase With Foo Dog Lid
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase with Foo Dog Lid is a remarkable display of Chinese artistry
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of solid brass folding foo dog bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are in good
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Black Soapstone Sculpture "Foo Dog" China 20th Century
Located in Prato, IT
China, sec. XX In black soapstone. Traces of red painting. Size: cm 24 x 7 x 18.
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Midcentury Italian Terracotta Foo Dog Garden Seats, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a facing pair of midcentury Italian glazed terracotta foo dog garden seats in very good
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chinese Export Stools

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues
Located in London, GB
A large and extremely impressive pair of antique Chinese carved wood foo dog statues. They date
Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Statues

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Turquoise Blue Ceramic Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent pair of mid-century turquoise blue ceramic foo dog sculptures, circa 1960s. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Bronze Three Piece Dragon / Foo Dog Incense Burner / Censer
Located in San Diego, CA
Chinese bronze three piece dragon / foo dog incense burner / censer, circa 1950s. The piece is in
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Figural Incense Burner Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Figural Incense Burner Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese export carved soapstone foo dog scholars seal, nicely carved, in two color soapstone
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Glazed stoneware vase by Eugène Lion, circa 1920.
By Eugène Lion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Eugène Lion. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1920. H : 6.9 x 9
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1970s blue ceramic foo dog lamps vintage chinese
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Pair of 1970s blue ceramic foo dog lamps vintage chinese This elegant pair of 1950s ceramic Foo Dog
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Colorful Vintage Foo Dog Boxes on Stands, Porcelain, China, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual and rare pair of foo dog boxes on wood stands. Wonderful mixed colorations in the design.
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dog Roof Tiles, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Chinese glazed terra cotta foo fogs roof tiles. Amazing sculpting details and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Asian Hand Painted Foo Dog Ginger Jars - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your decor with our Vintage Asian Hand Painted Foo Dog Ginger Jars - A Pair. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking and sculptural pair of mid-19th century Chinese bronze foo dog incense burners, later
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Urn Shaped Orange Foo Dog Design Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese porcelain vase with an urn-shaped form and swirling orange foo dog designs on a grayish
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Urn Shaped Orange Foo Dog Design Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
foo dog designs on a grayish-beige background. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Carved Chinese Soapstone Figure Of Man With Foo Dog
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century carved Chinese soapstone figure. Features a smiling figure with a foo dog on his
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Champleve Bronze Foo Dog Incense Burner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Cloisonne enamel champleve bronze foo dog incense burner. Item features lid with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Bronze

Ironstone Urn Lid with Foo Dog Finial, England ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ironstone Urn & Lid with Foo Dog Finial, England ca. 1820.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Urns

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Lucite Glacier Iceberg Dining Table or Desk Base Style of Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
included. In the manner of lion in frost.
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

Modern Chinese Export Enamel Foo Dog Motif Charger with Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Chinese Export enamel foo dog motif charger with stand The profusely enameled portrait
Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Located in Milan, IT
drawn lion dogs, auspicious symbols of protection and power, flanking a lotus flower with tendrils
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Rose Medallion Cider Pitcher with Foo Dog Finial
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century rose medallion cider pitcher with foo dog finial, Nicely decorated in a diminutive
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Crackle Green Celadon Lidded Vase with Stylized Foo Dog Finial
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese crackle green celadon lidded vase from the mid 20th century with stylized foo dog
Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Turquoise Blue Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-century vintage turquoise blue foo dog sculptures, circa 1970s. These symbolic
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Hand Decorated Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog
Located in Tarry Town, NY
and artistic mastery. Crowning the lid is a majestic and intricately detailed Foo dog, symbolizing
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

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Find a variety of foo lions or foo dogs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct foo lions or foo dogs — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 39948 antique and vintage foo lions or foo dogs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2694 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Foo lions or foo dogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Foo lions or foo dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Paul McCobb and Glashütte Limburg each produced beautiful foo lions or foo dogs that are worth considering.

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Questions About Foo Lions Or Foo Dogs
  • 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
    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
    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.