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19th Century Bronze Chinese Foo Dog
Located in Montreal, QC
19th century bronze Chinese Foo Dog.
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Antique 1850s Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Candle Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
An antique Chinese Foo Dog with silver inlaid wood stand. Circa 1900 very fine detail.
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Chinese Foo Dog Rug Salmon Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique Chinese Foo Dog Rug Salmon Color woven circa 1920. What sets this particular rug
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Brass

Pictorial Antique Chinese Foo Dog Rug. 6 ft x 7 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Pictorial Antique Chinese Foo Dog Area Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa date: 1880. Size: 6 ft
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian ...

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue This adorable dog statue would
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Post Sculpture in Solid Granite, Early 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid carved granite Chinese foo dog sculpture. Late 19th-early 20th century antique stone carving
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Antique Sancai Style Glazed Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog on Wooden Stand
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique Sancai Style Chinese Foo Dog on wood stand, 19th C. Wooden stand is newer 20th C. No marks
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Antique Early 19th Century Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Foo Dog Plaster Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice vintage plaster foo dog sculpture in faux bronze finish, circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Chinese Foo Dog Plaster Sculpture
Chinese Foo Dog Plaster Sculpture
H 9.5 in W 5 in D 6 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hand carved bamboo Foo or Lion Dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Softwood

Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal
Located in Lomita, CA
Foo dogs normally travel in pairs, but this fellow is a lone wolf or dog and no less charming for
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Quartz

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Foo Dog Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Blanc de Chine Chinese Foo Dog Lamps with new shades.
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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
Located in Asheville, NC
lidded top completes this piece with its symbolic Chinese Foo Dog also known as Guardian Lion. Wire loop
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Wire

Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 6 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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Carved Wood Foo Dog Decorative Cigar, Cigarette or 420 Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Chinese Foo Dog Cigar, cigarette, 420 Ashtray, or Incense Burner - Chinese Guardian Lion. A
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ashtrays

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of turquoise glazed Chinese Foo dog statues- circa 1880. Foo dogs were actually
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderful pair of vintage Chinese Foo dog statues converted into small table lamps. These dog
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
H 16.75 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Chinese Peking Room-Size Rug in Indigo, Gold and Auspicious Symbols
Located in Barrington, IL
Size Rugs, Indigo Color Chinese Rugs, Chinese Foo Dog, Phoenix, Moths, Butterflies, Chinese Peking
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinese Rug Foo Dog Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
. The Buddha's dog or foo dog, the indomitable guardian lion, a defense from all bad influences. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Chinese Rug Foo Dog Design
Chinese Rug Foo Dog Design
W 37.41 in L 70.87 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Folk Art Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
A Chinese Foo Dog Ginger red-copper glazed jar circa 1900 is ready for installation. The jar itself
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHINESE DRAGON FOO DOG GOLD SILVER STITCH SILK EMBROIDERIEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original circa 1880 Chinese gold and silver threaded tapestry on silk depicting Chinese Foo Dog's and
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Textiles

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century Chinese Silk & Metallic Thread Foo Dog Rug ( 2'7" x 4'2" )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Silk & Metallic Thread Foo Dog Rug 2'7" x 4'2" - 79 x 127
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

1930s Chinese Tibetan Foo-Dog Rug ( 3' x 5'7" - 91 x 170 )
Located in New York, NY
The exceptionally long pile grey field displays two furry multicolored lion dogs playing around a central cloud knot, framed by leafy corners, and within an ivory and dark brown flor...
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Chinese Silk Carpet with Foo Dog Design ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s Chinese Silk Carpet with Foo Dog Design ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Chinese porcelain pastel Foo Dog
Located in DELFT, NL
Fô dogs in polychrome porcelain famille rose, forming an incense holder. China, 18th/19th century
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese porcelain pastel Foo Dog
Chinese porcelain pastel Foo Dog
H 9.06 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dog Candlestick
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Export porcelain foo dog candlestick, modeled with the dog seated on all fours with paws
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone foo dog carving. Made in China in the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Large Turquoise Glazed Chinese Dog Of Foo
Located in London, GB
A large ceramic turquoise glazed Chinese dog of foo, handsomely carved.
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Turquoise Glazed Chinese Dog Of Foo
Large Turquoise Glazed Chinese Dog Of Foo
H 17.72 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
shishi, and are the Japanese interpretation of the noble Chinese foo dog or guardian lion protectors
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dog Topper
Located in Dallas, TX
cover of the jar has a foo dog on top of it adding some authentic Chinese decoration.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
Representing the mythical figure of a foo dog, this incredibly ornate figure packs detail and
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue
H 2.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.5 in
1940s Chinese Pair Foo Dog Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of Antique Chinese Figurines Foo Dog Sculpture Green Glaze Ceramic 8 tall x 3.75 w x 6.5 d
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Cadogan 'Foo Dog' Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
. Chinese porcelain Cadogan 'Foo Dog' Teapot, Guangxu Tea, coffee. It has a hole under it from where you
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates A stunning pair of Door plates, they
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates

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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Soapstone

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.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) wall plaque framing a bisected porcelain lidded jar painted
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Located in Houston, TX
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings. Our Outstanding 19th century Chinese late Qing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

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
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Antique 1850s Chinese Statues

Materials

Wood

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from
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20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain covered jars with foo lions, circa
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Sitting Foo Dog Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8, Glazed Porcelain
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Sitting Foo Dog Statue
Sitting Foo Dog Statue
H 13 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

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
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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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Striking Chinese Cinnabar Table Lamp with Foo Dog on Lid
Located in Hopewell, NJ
shape with handles and detailed foo dog finial as well as 3 carved feet. 27.5” H to finial x 12” W x 10
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

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
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20th Century Chinese Modern Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

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
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A wonderful set of mid-19th century polished bronze foo dog lamps which I used to be incense
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing
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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
H 10 in W 12 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Immortal Deity Carved Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Intricately carved wood sculpture Chinese Immortal Longevity Buddha Deity Measures: 28.5 T x 7.5 D
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box. Chinese shadow box features a hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

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Chinese Foo Dog For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese foo dog you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Chinese foo dog — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Chinese foo dog you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese foo dog made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese foo dog that is appealing in its simplicity, but Herend, James Mont and Sarreid Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chinese Foo Dog?

Prices for a Chinese foo dog can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $19,895, while the average can fetch as much as $1,717.
Questions About Chinese Foo Dog
  • 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.
  • 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
    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
    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.