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Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted
Located in SOMIS, CA
style which prefers a large undisturbed facade. Here we have a pair of Foo Dog lions occupying the main
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Bronze Lion of Foo Tablelamp, France, 1970
Located in Valladolid, ES
Awesome midcentury bronze Lion of Foo or dragon on base of black Bakelite and golden brass with an
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions.
Stunning nice scale pair of 20th century
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Terracotta
A Pair of Marble Foo Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
symbolism. These majestic lion statues (also known as "Foo Dogs") stand as guardians of homes and important
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
$7,600 / set
A Pair of Carved Rosewood Foo Lions
Located in Austin, TX
A charming pair of carved rosewood foo lions (aka foo dogs) set atop decorative carved columns
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Foo Lions
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of Chinese cloisonné foo lions featuring exaggerated expressions, stylized big cat
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$3,450 / set
A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of bronze foo lions.
Modeled after the imperial lions that guard
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
A Pair of Zisha (Purple Sand) Foo Lions
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully animated pair of molded zisha (purple sand) foo lions (aka foo dogs). Mouths open and
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage glimmering shimmer solid white marble sculpture of a pair of marble Foo dogs. Also called
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Chinese 19th Century Pair of Protection Foo Lions
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of protection Foo Lions made of color glazed ceramic. China, XIX century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Umber Glazed Porcelain Foo Lions
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a striking pair of Chinese umber glazed porcelain foo lions situated on similar plinths
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$2,200 / set
Pair of ABCO Vintage Red Foo Dogs/Lions
By Alexander Backer
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking pair of vintage red Foo Dogs/Lions on a black base by Alexander Packer and company (ABCO
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain
Located in Poperinge, BE
A charming pair of blue Foo Dog figurines, small temple lions, made of turquoise-glazed Chinese
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Famille Jaune et Verte Foo Lions
Located in Austin, TX
A large pair of porcelain foo lions or foo dogs decorated in a pleasing combination of green and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Pair of Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Lions, 1980s
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Vintage Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo dogs or guardian lions, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Pair of C20th Decorative Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog/Lion Mounts. Nicely carved having
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Green Ceramic Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions
Located in Guaynabo, PR
foo dogs are lions that represent the yin (female) and yang (male). Prosperity, success, and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm
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 Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of large bronze Thai temple guardian foo lion dogs
These are a very impressive pair of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Thai Medieval Animal Sculptures
Pair of Large Lively Buddha’s Lions / Foo Dogs Ceramic Sculptures
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of shiny colorful hand painted ceramic heavy Foo Dogs sculptures. One of them has a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures
By Gold China
Located in Madrid, ES
Foo lions
Pair of monumental blued bronze Khmer-style guardian sculptures,
20th century.
On
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Very decorative pair of Japanese crackle ware poly chrome warrior motif vases with high relief foo
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs Set of two with black eyes and open mouth.
These turquoise Foo Dogs
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A Large Pair Of Gilt-lacquered Bronze Figures Of Foo Lions, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
impressive large pair of gilt-lacquered bronze figures of the buddhist foo lions ,the large head
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures
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
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
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lion Foo dog guardian table lamps
A very decorative and rare vintage pair of table lamps depicting
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
with pierced geometric design. These lion dogs or Foo dogs are an architectural ornament used as
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands
Located in Queens, NY
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions on wood stands,
circa 1940.
Very
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
depict a pair of Chinese temple Buddhist lions in the classical pose each sitting on a rectangular
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
.
While often called foo dogs in the west, they are traditionally known in Chinese as Shi (Lion), and as
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs
A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Located in Bristol, GB
attention to detail throughout.
Depicting one male and one female guardian lion. The male holding a ball
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Located in DEVENTER, NL
These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lava
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 Vintage Foo Lions, Green and Yellow Glazed Ceramic , 1960
s, Hong Kong
Located in Austin, TX
lions, also called foo dogs or foo lions, circa 1960's, Hong Kong.
The pair of lions feature one male
Category
Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Qing Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
terracotta foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are executed in fabulous and
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$2,750 / set
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Brown Glazed Ceramic, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of small Chinese guardian lions or Foo Dogs made of dark brown glazed ceramic. The lions have
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 18/19C Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar Floral Foo dog
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
constricted neck, wide mouth and cover with a broad rim and a knob in the form of a foo lion/dog. These were
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
A Pair of Fine Chinese Porcelain Urns
Located in New Orleans, LA
feature a pair of appliqued gilt handles of Foo Lions.
Famille Rose porcelain decorative arts are some
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Double Happiness Vase
Located in Austin, TX
"double happiness" surrounded by a floral and foliate pattern. A pair of facing foo lions or dogs serve as
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Glass Overlay Pink Blue Snuff Bottl Qing Dynasty 18th-19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An cheerful snuff bottle with colorful decoration of foo lion
Provenance: Collection Morpurgo
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
19th c. Famille Rose (Chinese Canton Export) Large Vase
Located in Austin, TX
. The vase with gilded handles in the form of lion dogs (foo dogs) holding red balls. The body of the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases
Pair Chinese Export Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Side Chairs, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Ming Dynasty.
The seats feature a delightful scene of a pair of foo lions at play, chasing a brocade
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Circa 1900 Japanese Kaga Kutani Vase by Watano Kichiji
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
foo lion. Provenance: renowned ichthyologist Dr. Hugh McCormick Smith.
5 3/8" over handles x 4.25" x 7
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Chinese Blue and White Covered Jars Hand Painted Qing Dynasty Circa 1880
Located in Katonah, NY
blue, and the finials are in the traditional form of foo lions.
Dimensions: 18" tall x10.25" diameter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of Chinese molded stone guardian foo lions or foo dogs. Each with expressive faces
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Foo Lion Dogs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of early 20th century Chinese ceramic foo lions.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Pair of Bronze Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine pair of dark patinated bronze male and female guardian Foo Lions. Both with fierce and
Category
20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lions of foo you’re looking for. A lions of foo — often made from ceramic, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lions of foo, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A lions of foo is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Chinese Export, Chinoiserie and Qing styles are sought with frequency. Alexander Backer each produced at least one beautiful lions of foo that is worth considering.
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Lion of Lucerne symbolizes bravery and strength. It also represents that a soldier is willing to die rather than surrender. Also called the Dying Lion, the sculpture created by Bertal Thorvaldsen in 1818 and 1819 is a monument that honors the sacrifice of the Swiss Guards who died protecting King Louis XVI during the French Revolution in 1792. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What do concrete lions mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What a concrete lion symbolizes is largely a matter of personal opinion. Buddhism links lions to peace and prosperity. In Renaissance Italy, they embodied wealth and power. Some people also associate them with royalty. You'll find a range of lion sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Depending on the culture, a lion statue can symbolize a variety of things. In Buddhist culture, lion statues bring peace and prosperity, while in China, the lion statues act as guardians. In Italy a lion statue symbolizes power and prestige. You’ll find a collection of lion statues from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese guardian lions are called shishi or stone lions. In English, they are colloquially referred to as lion dogs or foo dogs. Shishi are typically made out of stone. On 1stDibs, find your own stone lions from top sellers around the world.
- What does a gold lion ring mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gold lion ring can be a symbol of strength and leadership as well as a piece meant to bring protection to the wearer. Wearing it on the right hand can accentuate the meaning of the leadership qualities, while wearing it on the left hand emphasizes its protection qualities. Shop a range of authentic gold lion rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024No, the Schiaparelli Lion dress is not real. Although its lion's head and fur look incredibly lifelike, the dress is actually handcrafted out of foam resin and other synthetic materials. The dress made headlines when Kylie Jenner wore it on the runway at Schiaparelli's Spring-Summer 2023 couture collection show at Paris Fashion Week. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Schiaparelli apparel and accessories.