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Pair of Large Antique Gilded Iron Foo Dogs 40 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of gilded iron foo dogs weighing a whopping 40 lb. Each well-fashioned in a perched position
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Pair of Large Antique Gilded Iron Foo Dogs 40 lb
Pair of Large Antique Gilded Iron Foo Dogs 40 lb

Pair of Large Antique Gilded Iron Foo Dogs 40 lb

H 15 in W 12 in D 7 in
Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular pair of hand painted ceramic temple jars with iron foo dog finials and bases by
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20th Century Thai Ceramics

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Iron

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith
Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith

H 16 in Dm 8 in
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Porcelain 17 x 8 x 8 inches Painted in iron red, these Foo Dogs or Imperial Guardian Lions are strong Feng
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Early 20th Century Qing More Art

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Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions

Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions, Early 20th century

H 17 in W 8 in D 8 in
Vintage Iron Auspicious Lions Sitting on Drums Statues Pair
Located in 景德镇市, CN
, also known as Foo Dogs (or Fu Lions), are traditional symbols of protection and power. They are
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Antique 19th Century Metalwork

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Iron

Vintage Iron Auspicious Lions Sitting on Drums Statues Pair
Vintage Iron Auspicious Lions Sitting on Drums Statues Pair

Vintage Iron Auspicious Lions Sitting on Drums Statues Pair

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H 4.34 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
a mark. The façade showcases two foo dogs guardian lions surrounding a bow-tied sphere. Scrolling
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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Iron

Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

H 14 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
striking interior lined with yellow fabric, accented with a mark. The façade showcases foo dogs guardian
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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Iron

Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

H 12 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ormolu

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece

H 15.75 in W 21 in D 17 in

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19th Century Large Japanese Imari Ginger Jars
Located in New York, NY
A large and very fine condition pair of antique Japanese Imari Ginger jars from the second half of the 19th century. Each is 12 inches in diameter and 19 inches tall. The colors are ...
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19th Century Large Japanese Imari Ginger Jars

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Maitland Smith Faux Tortoise Bamboo Lacquered Two Door Cabinet, Circa 1980
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rochester, NY
Maitland Smith faux bamboo tortoise finish bow front two door cabinet / splayed front legs / exotically decorated lacquered panels / black lacquered interior w/ fitted center shelf /...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Cabinets

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Maitland Smith Faux Tortoise Bamboo Lacquered Two Door Cabinet, Circa 1980
Maitland Smith Faux Tortoise Bamboo Lacquered Two Door Cabinet, Circa 1980

Maitland Smith Faux Tortoise Bamboo Lacquered Two Door Cabinet, Circa 1980

H 32 in W 29 in D 17 in
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines Wonderful craftsmanship with the hand carving that has gone into this pair, from the pa...
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

H 13.25 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage jewelry box in faux tessellated tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl and Abolone shell edge, circa 1970s. Simple, elegant and unique. Bin #N Jj
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith

Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith

H 2.5 in W 9.25 in D 4.75 in
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. The delightful foo lions, also referred to as foo dogs, crafted as joss (incens...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China

H 10 in W 4 in D 5 in
Chinese Oriental blue & white ceramic ginger jar with lid
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large blue and white Chinese Oriental ceramic ginger jar with lid. The exact age is uncertain, but it is believed to date from the late 18th or early 19th century. It feature...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Oriental blue & white ceramic ginger jar with lid
Chinese Oriental blue & white ceramic ginger jar with lid

Chinese Oriental blue & white ceramic ginger jar with lid

H 14.57 in Dm 10.24 in
Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise & Tooled Leather Bamboo Canterbury Magazine Rack
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking Maitland-Smith faux tortoise and tooled leather bamboo magazine rack. It is marked and in very good condition.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Wood

Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise & Tooled Leather Bamboo Canterbury Magazine Rack
Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise & Tooled Leather Bamboo Canterbury Magazine Rack

Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise & Tooled Leather Bamboo Canterbury Magazine Rack

H 24 in W 25 in D 13 in
Chinese Yongzheng Mark Large Famille Noir Rouleau Porcelain Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Chinese famille noir porcelain vase hand painted with decorative panels with birds, animals and scholars objects dating from the early to mid-20th century. The...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Chinese Yongzheng Mark Large Famille Noir Rouleau Porcelain Vase
Chinese Yongzheng Mark Large Famille Noir Rouleau Porcelain Vase

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H 21.07 in Dm 7.88 in
Maitland Smith Chinese Coromandel Faux Tortoise Shell Sculpture Pedestal Stand
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
A Chinese Coramandel Faux Tortoise Shell pedestal or sculpture stand by Maitland Smith, Circa 1980s. Features a traditional Grecian form with decorative foliate motifs, a floral urn ...
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Maitland Smith Chinese Coromandel Faux Tortoise Shell Sculpture Pedestal Stand
Maitland Smith Chinese Coromandel Faux Tortoise Shell Sculpture Pedestal Stand

Maitland Smith Chinese Coromandel Faux Tortoise Shell Sculpture Pedestal Stand

H 42.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks or Lamp Bases
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning pair of French antique foo fu dog candlesticks or lamp bases, glazed in a bright turquoise. This pair may be unwired and rewired for use as lamps, or used to hold candles....
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Early 20th Century French Candle Lamps

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Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks or Lamp Bases
Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks or Lamp Bases

Antique French Turquoise Blue Glazed Foo Fu Dog Candlesticks or Lamp Bases

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Scrolled Back Napoleon III Armchairs with Loose Seat Cushions
Located in Buchanan, NY
A very comfortable pair of small scale French Napoleon III armchairs from the late 19th century with loose seat cushions. These chairs are a beautiful example of French style with th...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

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Pair of Scrolled Back Napoleon III Armchairs with Loose Seat Cushions
Pair of Scrolled Back Napoleon III Armchairs with Loose Seat Cushions

Pair of Scrolled Back Napoleon III Armchairs with Loose Seat Cushions

H 32 in W 30 in D 31 in
Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century aqua ceramic foo dogs / bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage with no chips or cracks and have a wonderful patina. They measure: 14...
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Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends

H 6.5 in W 14 in D 3.25 in
Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of hand carved green stone Chinese Foo-Dog sculptures/figurines. They depict a pair of foo-dogs seated in a rectangular shaped base with a carpet. They are supported b...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

H 4.8 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of bronze, with good detail, which we date to the Qing dynasty, late 18t...
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Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty

H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Maitland-Smith Mid Century Silver Plate and Faux Tortoise Turtle
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage turtle sculpture or object of art handcrafted in silver plate over bronze with a faux tortoise shell. Signed Maitland -Smith on the bottom.
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Maitland-Smith Mid Century Silver Plate and Faux Tortoise Turtle
Maitland-Smith Mid Century Silver Plate and Faux Tortoise Turtle

Maitland-Smith Mid Century Silver Plate and Faux Tortoise Turtle

H 3 in W 13 in D 9 in
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road. Here they ...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

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Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in

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Chinese Wedding Basket, Substantial, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
stand bring blessings of good health. Four foo dogs proudly crown the basket, guarding the treasures
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Chinese Wedding Basket, Substantial, 19th Century
Chinese Wedding Basket, Substantial, 19th Century

Chinese Wedding Basket, Substantial, 19th Century

H 42 in W 36 in D 25.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Gilt Iron Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese male and female gilt cast iron fu dogs. Pagoda Red Collection
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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Gilt Iron Fu Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Gilt Iron Fu Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Gilt Iron Fu Dogs

H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 11.25 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Redwood Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchair circa 1870
Located in GB
lacquered dragon and Lion Foo dog throne armchair A really rare an expertly hand-carved piece, the detail
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

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Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Redwood Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchair circa 1870
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Redwood Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchair circa 1870

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Redwood Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchair circa 1870

H 31.89 in W 24.61 in D 22.05 in
Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red
Located in New York, NY
Classic iron red foo dogs / lions. Each vase has one large foo dog on the front of the vase surrounded by
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red
Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red

Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red

H 36 in Dm 9 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Vase, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This baluster vase (22.5 tall) is decorated with classic iron red Foo dogs (lions). One big Foo dog
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Vase, 19th Century
Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Vase, 19th Century

Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Vase, 19th Century

H 22.5 in Dm 9 in L 22.5 in
Pair of Antique Imari Ginger Jars W Foo Dog Lids
Located in Atlanta, GA
or foo dogs. The main design is a framed decorative panel on the front and back of each jar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Pair of Antique Imari Ginger Jars W Foo Dog Lids
Pair of Antique Imari Ginger Jars W Foo Dog Lids

Pair of Antique Imari Ginger Jars W Foo Dog Lids

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Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog
Located in Prato, Tuscany
the Chow Chow breed and the Shih Tzu breed, from which they are called "Foo dogs", they are also
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog
Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog

Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog

H 9.06 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Vase Lamp Blue Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, the twin handles modelled as Foo Dogs, now converted to an electric Table Lamp, complete with ormolu
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Ceramics

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Ormolu

Antique Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Vase Lamp Blue Red Gilt
Antique Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Vase Lamp Blue Red Gilt

Antique Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Vase Lamp Blue Red Gilt

H 17.33 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Antique Large Pair Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases on Stands, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
are surmounted by attractive foo dogs finials on rocky outcrops. The pair of vases feature
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Antique 1780s Japanese Vases

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Ormolu

Antique Large Pair Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases on Stands, 18th Century
Antique Large Pair Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases on Stands, 18th Century

Antique Large Pair Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases on Stands, 18th Century

H 19.1 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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19th Century Qing Chinese Cast Iron Foo Dogs Lions Incense Burners
19th Century Qing Chinese Cast Iron Foo Dogs Lions Incense Burners

19th Century Qing Chinese Cast Iron Foo Dogs Lions Incense Burners

H 6.25 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous mirrored pair of Kutani foo dog shishi / Buddhist temple guardian lions, hand-crafted in
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Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 12 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
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
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Pair of 17th Century Chinese Gilt Cast Iron Foo Dog Statues
Pair of 17th Century Chinese Gilt Cast Iron Foo Dog Statues

Pair of 17th Century Chinese Gilt Cast Iron Foo Dog Statues

H 10 in W 6 in D 9.5 in
Vintage Black and Gold Foo Dog Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of vintage black and gold foo dogs made of cast iron. Can be used as bookends or
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Bookends

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Iron

Vintage Black and Gold Foo Dog Bookends
Vintage Black and Gold Foo Dog Bookends

Vintage Black and Gold Foo Dog Bookends

H 10 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass Chinoiserie Kebab Skewers With Foo Dog Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning set of ten cast brass Chinoiserie kebab skewers on a stand being held by two foo dogs
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

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Iron

Brass Chinoiserie Kebab Skewers With Foo Dog Stand
Brass Chinoiserie Kebab Skewers With Foo Dog Stand

Brass Chinoiserie Kebab Skewers With Foo Dog Stand

H 15 in W 16.5 in D 3 in
Two Chinese Guardian Lions in Bronze, Iron, Early 20th Century
Located in Lomita, CA
Two Asiatic Lions -- foo dogs protect the premises in an assembled pair. The smaller female lion
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Iron

Two Chinese Guardian Lions in Bronze, Iron, Early 20th Century
Two Chinese Guardian Lions in Bronze, Iron, Early 20th Century

Two Chinese Guardian Lions in Bronze, Iron, Early 20th Century

H 7.125 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Large and Impressive Pair of Imari Floor Vases with Covers
Located in London, GB
traditional palette of cobalt blue with iron red and ground gold. The covers have dogs of foo finials. The
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Vases

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Porcelain

Large and Impressive Pair of Imari Floor Vases with Covers
Large and Impressive Pair of Imari Floor Vases with Covers

Large and Impressive Pair of Imari Floor Vases with Covers

H 53.94 in Dm 22.05 in
Mason's Ironstone Large Cabinet Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
has one of the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Large Cabinet Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
Mason's Ironstone Large Cabinet Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900

Mason's Ironstone Large Cabinet Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900

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H 1.05 in Dm 10.07 in
Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dogs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A wonderful pair of Chinese cast iron foo dogs retaining traces of original gilt decoration.
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Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dogs
Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dogs

Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dogs

H 10.75 in W 8 in D 10.75 in
Old Painted Iron Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fabulous old painted iron foo dogs. They are a pair, but each is different--especially
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Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

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Iron

Old Painted Iron Foo Dogs
Old Painted Iron Foo Dogs

Old Painted Iron Foo Dogs

H 6 in W 7.25 in D 4 in
Shanxi Foo Dogs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Foo Dog ( 2 available priced and sold separately)
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

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Iron

Shanxi Foo Dogs
Shanxi Foo Dogs

Shanxi Foo Dogs

H 19.5 in W 17.5 in D 10.25 in
Carved mounted Foo Dogs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Iron mounted pair pf early 19thC. Temple Carved Foo Dogs
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Carved mounted Foo Dogs
Carved mounted Foo Dogs

Carved mounted Foo Dogs

H 22 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
is highly intricate and three dimensional, full of texture + Foo Dogs rest on thick acrylic
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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Iron, Silver Leaf

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

H 30 in
SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ Chinese Modern + Massive iron "lion" dogs are each unique + Male rest his left paw on a
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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Iron, Silver Leaf

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

H 28 in W 14 in D 11 in
Two 19th c Chinese porcelain Qing vases decorated with orange foo dogs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Chinese baluster form porcelain vases . White with iron red Shishi foo dog decoration on front
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Two 19th c Chinese porcelain Qing vases decorated with orange foo dogs
Two 19th c Chinese porcelain Qing vases decorated with orange foo dogs

Two 19th c Chinese porcelain Qing vases decorated with orange foo dogs

H 17 in Dm 7.25 in
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Iron Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of iron foo dogs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and iron, all iron foo dogs available were constructed with great care. Iron foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Many iron foo dogs are appealing in their simplicity, but Maitland Smith and Mason's Ironstone produced popular iron foo dogs that are worth a look.

How Much are Iron Foo Dogs?

Prices for iron foo dogs start at $125 and top out at $29,250 with the average selling for $1,950.
Questions About Iron Foo Dogs
  • What are foo dogs made of?
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    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.
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    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.

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