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Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

H 2.75 in W 5 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Located in New York, NY
in masterfully executed high relief. These larger Foo Dog playfully sniff the noses of smaller Foo
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s

H 35.5 in Dm 14 in
Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary
Located in Manhasset, NY
with her baby. Measures: L22 H13 D9 Small Foo Dog 6H. 7W.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary
Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary

Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary

H 13 in W 22 in D 9 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
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
Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase
Located in Norwood, NJ
underglaze decoration to the body. The underglaze decoration is of a large Foo lion above a smaller Foo dog
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase
Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase

Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase

H 22.75 in Dm 9 in
Chinese Export Rose Canton Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lid is shaped like a coolies hat with a small golden foo dog holding court of his own. This piece is
Category

Antique 1790s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Export Rose Canton Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, 19th Century
Chinese Export Rose Canton Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, 19th Century

Chinese Export Rose Canton Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, 19th Century

H 10 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese bronze censer with lion foo dog (Shishi). In japan, censer is one of the three Buddhist
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s
Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

H 14 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Small Jade Figure of a Foo Dog
Located in Fossano, IT
A small jade figure of a foo dog, China, 19th century or earlier.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Small Jade Figure of a Foo Dog
Small Jade Figure of a Foo Dog

Small Jade Figure of a Foo Dog

H 1.19 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Small gilt metal Foo Dog lamp, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s
Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s

Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s

H 15 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Large Pair Signed Emerald Green Ceramic Foo Dog Statues
Located in Chicago, IL
studs, floral neck adornments, swooping half circle whiskers, with a checked ball under and small foo
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Ceramics

Large Pair Signed Emerald Green Ceramic Foo Dog Statues
Large Pair Signed Emerald Green Ceramic Foo Dog Statues

Large Pair Signed Emerald Green Ceramic Foo Dog Statues

H 18.5 in W 19 in D 9 in
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Milford, NH
playing with a smaller foo dog at its feet, and the other dog playing with a ball. Presented on a pair of
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs

H 20.5 in W 11.75 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Imari Jar
Located in Manhasset, NY
is also a foo dog motif. Small missing piece on top.
Category

20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Imari Jar
Japanese Imari Jar

Japanese Imari Jar

H 20 in W 14 in
Bronze Censer with Foo Dog
Located in Somis, CA
from lion masks. The cover is pierced with a ruyi design, surmounted by a small foo dog. The finely
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Censer with Foo Dog
Bronze Censer with Foo Dog

Bronze Censer with Foo Dog

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk
Located in Somis, CA
base that makes it more stabile and attractive. It is large enough to be used as a small table. Foo dog
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk
Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk

Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk

H 15.5 in W 22.5 in D 17 in
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Located in Somis, CA
with a scroll and chrysanthemum design, surmounted by a small foo dog on guard. The vessel is raised on
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

H 5.5 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
Large Antique Chinese Craguel Glaze Warrior Vase, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
up the body of the vase with further painted figures to the neck and with small Foo dog handles
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Craguel Glaze Warrior Vase, 19th Century
Large Antique Chinese Craguel Glaze Warrior Vase, 19th Century

Large Antique Chinese Craguel Glaze Warrior Vase, 19th Century

H 18.12 in Dm 7.49 in
Chinese Porcelain Puce Ground 5 Piece Garniture Set with Floral Decorations
Located in New York, NY
designs. The five-piece set is complete with two large covered vases with gilt foo-dog finials, two
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Puce Ground 5 Piece Garniture Set with Floral Decorations
Chinese Porcelain Puce Ground 5 Piece Garniture Set with Floral Decorations

Chinese Porcelain Puce Ground 5 Piece Garniture Set with Floral Decorations

H 14 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in
Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Small porcelain Foo dog, light blue color. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog

H 8.27 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs
Located in Woodstock, NY
A matched pair of small wooden Foo dog statuettes, retaining their original painted surface.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs
Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs

Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs

H 3 in W 4 in D 2 in
19th Century Blue and White Temple Jar with Bird Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
motif all-over, featuring a foo dog sculpture on the lid and small foo dog heads around the top of the
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Blue and White Temple Jar with Bird Motif
19th Century Blue and White Temple Jar with Bird Motif

19th Century Blue and White Temple Jar with Bird Motif

H 18 in Dm 10.25 in
PAIR of 18th Century "Mandarin" Scalloped Vases & Covers, Rare.
Located in Atlanta, GA
in underglaze blue painting and delicate gilding. The lid has a small "foo-dog" ornament pleasantly
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

PAIR of 18th Century "Mandarin" Scalloped Vases & Covers, Rare.
PAIR of 18th Century "Mandarin" Scalloped Vases & Covers, Rare.

PAIR of 18th Century "Mandarin" Scalloped Vases & Covers, Rare.

H 13.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
1960s Small Blue Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Statue
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1960s small-scaled, glazed ceramic blue foo dog statue/sculpture.
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Small Blue Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Statue
1960s Small Blue Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Statue

1960s Small Blue Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Statue

H 6 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
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Foo Dog Small For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal foo dog small for your home. Each foo dog small for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stone and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo dog small — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each foo dog small bearing Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made foo dog small over the years, but those crafted by Jaru and Rose China are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Foo Dog Small?

Prices for a foo dog small start at $210 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $2,850.
Questions About Foo Dog Small
  • What are foo dogs made of?
    1 Answer
    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.