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Early 20th Century Republic Period Foo Dog Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century Republic Period porcelain vase, decorated with a foo-dog in red glazes
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century, Republic Period Foo Dog Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
A twentieth century Republic Period porcelain foo dog vase of good scale, decorated with bright red
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Crackle Green Celadon Lidded Vase with Stylized Foo Dog Finial
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese crackle green celadon lidded vase from the mid 20th century with stylized foo dog
Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted / Gilt Gold Decorated Imari Porcelain Vase / Foo Dog Side Handle
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Gold Decorated Imari Porcelain Vase, featuring a captivating foo dog side handle. Meticulously crafted
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Gold

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Vase with Foo Dog Handles
Located in Morristown, NJ
lozenges detailed with scrolls and flora. The urn is adorned with foo dog handles, unmarked. This is an
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Chinese Beige and Orange Foo Dog Patterned Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Antique Chinese (late 19th-early 20th Century) porcelain urn-form vases with a pattern
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th C. Chinese Celadon-Ground Slip-Decorated Vase W/ Foo Dog Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous and Quite Large 19th Century Chinese Celadon-Ground slip-decorated vase with Foo Dog
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Inspired Black and Gold Vase with Family Scenes and Foo Dog Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese inspired Chinese black and gold vase with hand-painted family scenes, foo dog handles
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Blue and White Kangxi-Style Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase, Foo Dog Handles
Located in Glasgow, GB
four applied foo dog handles, their soft cornflower blue glaze providing subtle contrast while
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

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.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Champleve Bronze Foo Dog Incense Burner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Cloisonne enamel champleve bronze foo dog incense burner. Item features lid with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Hand Painted Foo Dog Ginger Jars - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your decor with our Vintage Asian Hand Painted Foo Dog Ginger Jars - A Pair. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Ironstone Urn & Lid with Foo Dog Finial, England ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ironstone Urn & Lid with Foo Dog Finial, England ca. 1820.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Urns

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage Asian Blue and White Foo Dog Urns - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
pair of foo dogs on top of each urn. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese White and Orange Foo Dog Design Winter Melon Porcelain Jar
Located in Queens, NY
form decorated in an orange foo dog on one side and characters on the reverse.   
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
brims. Each cover with a sculpted foo dog finial. The foo dogs seated upright and alert, a large ball
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Temple Jars, Lidded, Chinoiserie Foo Dog Finials, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
, flowers and geometric designs. Each signed on the front. The pair having Foo Dog Lids. This large and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog and Serpent Design Porcelain Urn
Located in Queens, NY
"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) white porcelain urn decorated with blue foo dogs, clouds, and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 20th Century Foo Dog Black Chinoiserie Lidded Temple Urn, Ginger Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 20th Century foo dog black chinoiserie lidded Temple Urn, ginger jar. The large urn has two
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Large Foo Dog Covered Temple Jar Ginger Jars - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Large Foo Dog Covered Temple Jar Ginger Jars - a Pair. Item features Bird
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar with Lid and Foo Dog Finial
Located in Yonkers, NY
lid crowned with a foo dog finial and flanked by lion-mask handles, this jar is steeped in traditional
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Split Vase Wooden Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
with orange foo dogs and characters in wood with a decorative faux bamboo edge.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Famille Verte Floor Vase On Stand
Located in Norwood, NJ
teaching and contemplation. Applied Foo dog handles on neck. Vase height 23.5" Stand height 8.25"
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain and Wood Foo Dog Design Split Vase Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
with orange foo dogs and characters in wood with a decorative faux bamboo edge.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair Chinese 19th Century Blue and White lidded vases.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century Chinese Blue and White lidded vases, Foo dog finials to
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Chinese Famille Rose Foo Dog Motif Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Chinese Famille rose foo dog motif vase, now as a Lamp Profusely decorated with numerous
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Delft 3-Piece Garniture ~ Lidded Vase Set
By De Lampetkan
Located in Dallas, TX
relief foliate decorations, with foo dog finials, each vase marked LPK on the base for the "De Lampetkan
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Satsuma Earthenware Urn or Vase with Foo Dog Sculpture, circa 1880
By Satsuma
Located in Atlanta, GA
painted with gilt accents. It has upturned handles and a gorgeous lid with a Foo dog or dragon carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

A Large Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Gilt Foo Dog Handle Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Gilt Foo Dog Handle Vases. Each vase features
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Pair of Century Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases with Striking Foo Dog
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Chinese Blue & White 'Prunus & Birds' Jar/Vase & Cover Earlier Qing Dynasty
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
depth. Consisting of Two Pieces, the Foo Dog Lid & the Jar/Vase Provenance: Bearing label Letitia
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

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

Assembled Three Piece English Porcelain Garniture, Ridgeway, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
With gilt scroll handles terminating with a fierce foo dog mask, the central vase with perched
Category

Antique 1830s English Garniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese, Ribbed Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic, black, ribbed Chinese vases with Foo Dog lids.
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of C19th Japanese Imari Vases
By Imari Porcelain
Located in London, GB
A very fine and Decorative Pair of Japanese imari Lidded vases with foo Dog Finials Lovely Bold
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rose Medallion Canton Baluster Vase circa 1800 Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
nature's beauty to the overall design. Flanked by partially gilt foo dog decorative handles, the vase
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Brass Foo Dog Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass vase with Foo dog faces holding rings
Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn Vase with Foo Dog, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning large antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma covered urn vase with foo dog, 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Early Japanese Imari Vase and Lid with Foo Dog Finial, circa 1720
Located in Sheffield, MA
Early Japanese large Imari baluster-shaped vase and cover with foo dog finial, painted with
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Imari Vases with Lids and Foo Dog Finials
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique pair of Imari vases and covers with foo dog finials, the body decorated with cobalt blue
Category

Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Blue & White Crackleware Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair mid-19th c. Chinese Blue and White Crackleware vases with Foo Dog Design and French Bronze
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique 19th Century Chinese "Famille Rose" Porcelain Vases, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
this old pair of Chinese Foo Dog Vases. Last photo is for size, shape and color reference.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Early 20th Century Dog of Foo Vase
Located in London, GB
red dog of foo upon a white ground, the reverse side with Chinese characters.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Cloisonne Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Chinese cloisonne foo dog with stylized motif of red, blue and green on yellow ground
Category

20th Century Chinese Vases and Vessels

Chinese Cloisonne Foo Dog
H 13 in W 12 in D 6 in
A Hand Painted Faience Covered Vase with Foo-Dog Finial
Located in New York, NY
A hand painted faience covered vase with foo-dog finial on lid and signed “Hand painted in Italy
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Vases

Pink & Gold Encrusted Vase, Foo Dog Design with Elaborate Handles
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very special piece by the re known English porcelain factory of Royal Crown Derby. Beautiful raised and hand tooled gilding on a vibrant pink ground. In wonderful antique condition
Category

Antique 1880s English Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Large Pair of English Ironstone Lidded Vases with Foo Dog Finials
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
feature floral decoration. Each vase has gilt highlighted vases, peonies, lion head handles, and Foo dog
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Qing Period Vase with Foo Dog Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
applied handles on the neck and foo dog heads to the top of the body. Decorated overall in a blue stylized
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Imari Garniture Set Colorfull Vases Japan Foo Dog, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great piece of cloisonne. Additional information: Material: Bronze Region of Origin: Japan Original/Reproduction: Original Period: ca 1900 Condition: Overall Condition All damages a...
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique IMARI Ginger Jar Vase Urn Foo Dog Lid Oriental Japan Hallmark Porcelain
Located in Tyler, TX
Excellent antique Japanese IMARI hand-painted ginger jar, urn, or vase with foo dog finial on Lid
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Quing Porcelain Umbrella Holder with Foo Dog Motif
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Export Quing dynasty large cylindrical vase or umbrella holder with an iron red & black foo
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles Polychrome Ginger Jar Vase Foo Lion Dog
By Royal Delft
Located in Dayton, OH
Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles lidded jar. Hand painted with flowers and figural fu dog lid. Marked
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Iron Red Foo Dog Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Astoria, NY
hand-painted with iron red foo dog or lion figures, lotus flowers in the famille rose palette, and
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Solid Brass Cachepot Jardiniere with Asian Foo Dog Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully Hand Crafted Bronze Cachepot or Jardiniere planter with Foo Dog Handles;. The piece
Category

20th Century Asian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Figural Hand Painted & Gilt Footed Foo Dog Urn C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji figural urn offers porcelain construction with foo dog lid and handles on
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Urns

Materials

Porcelain

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Foo Dog Vases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of foo dog vases available for sale. The range of distinct foo dog vases — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of foo dog vases available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made foo dog vases over the years, but those made by Herend, Mottahedeh and Royal Crown Derby Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Foo Dog Vases?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,142, while they’re typically $380 on the low end and $12,500 highest priced.
Questions About Foo Dog Vases
  • 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
    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
    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.
  • 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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