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18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
Located in Milan, IT
, distinguished by an exquisitely drawn lion dog, which is an auspicious symbol of protection and power
Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

W 26.38 in L 26.38 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

H 8 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
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
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

H 44 in W 26 in D 18.5 in
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
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

H 5.75 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair Chinese guardian
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

H 24 in W 11 in D 15.5 in
Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent large Chinese bronze and cloisonné foo dog jardinière with Lion Mask Handles hails
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

H 20 in W 27 in D 23 in
Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic, Early 20th
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous antique foo lion dog sculpture in green glazed ceramic. This outstanding object was hand
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic, Early 20th
Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic, Early 20th

Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic, Early 20th

H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina This is a very special and highly
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE

H 13.78 in W 11.23 in D 5.71 in
Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure
Located in Forney, TX
, featuring early primitive molded sculptural form, the figural censer depicting a foo dog guardian lion on
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure
Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure

Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure

H 6.5 in W 2 in D 5 in
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
jadeite seal stone is the skillfully carved figure of a foo dog or guardian lion that sits majestically
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

H 6.3 in W 3.12 in D 3.12 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

H 4 in Dm 11 in
Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal
Located in Lomita, CA
also guarded imperial Chinese palaces and tombs. This fierce little dog is ready to guard the home
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Quartz

Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal
Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal

Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal

H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese late Qing dynasty early 20th century porcelain hat stand vase, reticulated with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

H 11.42 in Dm 4.73 in
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th Century
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Onyx

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th

H 2.76 in W 1.97 in D 4.34 in
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Guan Yu sitting on a Fo dog. The guardian and the dog are on a base whose feet recall the shape of the
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A single ceramic Lion Foo dog decorative object, circa early-20th century, 1930s, China. This Lion
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s
Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s

Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s

H 5.75 in W 2.13 in D 1.63 in
Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

H 5.94 in W 2.5 in D 1.63 in
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture

Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture

H 9 in W 8 in D 4.25 in
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
) Overall: 30" High, 22" Wide, 9.5" Deep Foo dog / Foo lion: 25" High, 7" Wide, 9.5" Deep; Base: 5" High
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

H 30 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing
Category

20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture

H 10 in W 12 in D 5 in
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
(Imperial Guardian Lion / Chinese Foo Dog), is an extraordinarily rare and unusual form, having large
Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

H 16.5 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, 19th Century Qing Dynasty
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, 19th Century Qing Dynasty
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, 19th Century Qing Dynasty

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, 19th Century Qing Dynasty

H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good PAIR of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

H 4.3 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
By Aerozon
Located in North Miami, FL
Chinoiserie motifs popularized in German Art Déco. Molded as a chinese guardian lion (or 'foo dog') with head
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon

Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon

H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 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
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915
Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915

Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915

H 23.5 in W 13.75 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
gold leaf ground in fine handmade frames, Edo period, early 18th century. The Karashishi (Chinese lion
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century

H 77.96 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 in
Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
Vintage Peking throw rug with Asian temple lion design. Buddhist serenity in a meditative piece
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing
Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing

Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing

W 35.04 in L 57.49 in
Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
looking decorative Chinese guardian lion statue.             
Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion
Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

H 20.48 in W 19.49 in D 7.88 in
Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
Located in Berwickshire, GB
A massive and fierce Chinese dense hardwood statue of foo dog, 19th century. Extremely well carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog

Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
Located in Berwickshire, GB
A very rare 18th century Chinese patinated bronze censer formed as a foo dog, or lion dog, the
Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion
Located in SOMIS, CA
This adorable granite foo dog is caught in the moment with its toothy grin. Completely original
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite, Stone

17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion
17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion

17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion

H 9.5 in W 3.75 in D 5 in
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Pine

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

H 22.5 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops
Located in SOMIS, CA
A pair of very rare 19th century He Tian jade chops featuring carved foo dog lions. The He Tian
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Stone

19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops
19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops

19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops

H 2 in W 1 in D 0.75 in
Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
been treasured in a Qing dynasty home or temple in China’s Shanxi province. The origin date of these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms
Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms

Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms

H 9.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.25 in
A Fine Antique Chinese Silver Gilt Filigree Enamel Footed and Lidded Vessel
Located in London, GB
dragon all raised on a three legs decorated with heads of a chinese lion dog. Genuine turquoise finial
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

A Fine Antique Chinese Silver Gilt Filigree Enamel Footed and Lidded Vessel
A Fine Antique Chinese Silver Gilt Filigree Enamel Footed and Lidded Vessel

A Fine Antique Chinese Silver Gilt Filigree Enamel Footed and Lidded Vessel

H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
"Qilin Mountain" Black and White Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
calls to our minds the auspicious qilin, a mythical Chinese lion dog dragon creature thought to bring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

"Qilin Mountain" Black and White Meditation Stone
"Qilin Mountain" Black and White Meditation Stone

"Qilin Mountain" Black and White Meditation Stone

H 14 in W 23 in D 8 in
19th Century Chinese Fu Lion Dog Protector
Located in Chicago, IL
This limestone Shizi dog (or Fu-Lion) was probably once one of a pair and may have flanked the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Chinese Fu Lion Dog Protector
19th Century Chinese Fu Lion Dog Protector

19th Century Chinese Fu Lion Dog Protector

H 22.5 in W 8.25 in D 9.5 in
A Fine Antique Chinese Jade Carving Of a Lion Dog
Located in London, GB
A CHINESE JADE CARVING OF A LION DOG 19th/ early 20th Century Carved as a recumbent lion dog
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

A Fine Antique Chinese Jade Carving Of a Lion Dog
A Fine Antique Chinese Jade Carving Of a Lion Dog

A Fine Antique Chinese Jade Carving Of a Lion Dog

H 1.97 in W 1.58 in D 1.97 in
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

A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts
A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts

A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts

H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 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
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

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
Oversized Vintage Chinese Cast Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized vintage Chinese cast bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog proudly balancing both hands atop an
Category

20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Oversized Vintage Chinese Cast Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog, 20th Century
Oversized Vintage Chinese Cast Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog, 20th Century

Oversized Vintage Chinese Cast Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog, 20th Century

H 13 in W 17 in D 9 in
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of magnificent Chinese Stone Lion Statuary. They are hand carved from marble stone
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Stone

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

H 21 in W 8 in D 11 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
This guardian lion or foo dog is carved from a tree root. The root's gnarled, twisted form is put
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog

H 18 in W 36 in D 22 in
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

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps

H 20.28 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
previous owner from an important New York estate in the early 1980’s. Known as Chinese guardian lions
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

H 44 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine pair of 18th century elaborately-carved Chinese foo dog statues in gilded wood, mounted
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues

H 20.5 in W 21.5 in D 7 in
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
, or Chinese guardian lions, are fun accents for any coffee table or bookcase. Each piece was
Category

Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s

Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s

H 11.03 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in
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

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

H 20 in W 28.5 in D 8 in
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

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

H 2.56 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in
Very Nice Chinese Marble Fu Dog, circa 19th to 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Very nice chinese marble Fu Dog (Lion Dog). Easily damaged, see photos. Fu Dogs are according to
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Very Nice Chinese Marble Fu Dog, circa 19th to 20th Century
Very Nice Chinese Marble Fu Dog, circa 19th to 20th Century

Very Nice Chinese Marble Fu Dog, circa 19th to 20th Century

H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculpture, sometimes called a temple lions
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century

H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 1.9 in
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 Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

H 6.4 in W 6.25 in D 3.38 in
Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Substantial bronze foo dog or temple lion with a fierce expression. Beautiful patina and detail on
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion
Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion

Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion

H 20 in W 15 in D 9 in
Pair of Chinese Pewter Foo Dog Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Chinese foo dogs or foo lions constructed from pewter. Very heavy and solid originally
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Chinese Pewter Foo Dog Lions
Pair of Chinese Pewter Foo Dog Lions

Pair of Chinese Pewter Foo Dog Lions

H 15 in W 8 in D 14 in
Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Lion Perfume Bottle, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing figural perfume bottle, made in China, probably circa 1950s. Blue, red and white colored
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal

Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Lion Perfume Bottle, Vintage
Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Lion Perfume Bottle, Vintage

Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Lion Perfume Bottle, Vintage

H 4.5 in W 3.38 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty lacquerware vases or urns featuring foo dog or
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases

Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases

H 17 in W 8 in D 8 in
Chinese Old Massive Garden Solid Marble Foo Dog Lions, House Protectors
Located in South Burlington, VT
China- a massive pair of large, old hand-carved marble garden stone foo dog guardian lions carved
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Chinese Old Massive Garden Solid Marble Foo Dog Lions, House Protectors
Chinese Old Massive Garden Solid Marble Foo Dog Lions, House Protectors

Chinese Old Massive Garden Solid Marble Foo Dog Lions, House Protectors

H 42 in W 19 in D 27 in
Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dog Lion Statue
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty (1644-1911) hand-carved stone foo dog sculpture playing with a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dog Lion Statue
Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dog Lion Statue

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dog Lion Statue

H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
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Chinese Lion Dog For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese lion dog available at 1stDibs. A Chinese lion dog — often made from stone, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. There are 18 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese lion dog you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese lion dog — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese lion dog, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Chinese Lion Dog?

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Questions About Chinese Lion Dog
  • 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 are Chinese guardian lions called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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 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.