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Pair of Cast Stone Lions with Balls
Located in Woodbury, CT
Playful pair of recumbent cast stone lions with balls, reminiscent of Chinese Foo Dogs. On
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20th Century English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Sculptural Brass Mid-Century Lion Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful pair of Sculptural Brass Lion or Foo Dog Lamps. Each is comprised of a brass lion base
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Table Lamps
Attributed to Escalier de Cristal Bronze Chinoiserie/ Japonisme Candle Holders
By Edouard Lievre
Located in New York, NY
unusual doble headed masks of Foo lions on top.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Gilded Design Trunk Kuang Hsu Period circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
encircling a pair of facing foo lions set in a heavenly landscape. The lid of the trunk and the storage
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Pair of Alabaster Guardian Foo Dog Lions
Located in Cookeville, TN
An elegant pair of Tibetan guardian foo dogs made of alabaster. Their fierce grins will be a unique
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Antique Chinese Warrior Foo Lion Temple Roof Tiles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of Chinese handmade and painted ceramic temple roof tile warriors mounted on foo horses
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Thai Singha Lion Foo Dog Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
Custom made pair of gilt bronze foo dogs to table lamp and fitted with square black lampshades.
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Vintage 1950s Thai Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Figures of Chinese Export Turquoise Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Richmond, London
, foo dogs. In Chinese they are simply called "Shi", which means "lion".
Statues of guardian lions have
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Kangxi Pair of Blanc de Chine Buddisth Lions or Foo Dogs, 17th Century
Located in London, GB
Well modelled pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo dogs dating around 1680 and richly ornate
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century Pair of Chinese Ceramic Glaze Cobalt Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st century pair of Chinese foo lion sculptures. These tall vibrant cobalt foo dog sculptures are
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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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.
How Much is a Lions Of Foo?
Prices for a lions of foo can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,450.
Questions About Lions Of Foo
- 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.