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Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
These monumental Foo Dogs are perfect for flanking entryways, gates, or garden paths, bringing an
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Animal Sculptures

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Concrete

Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - a Pair

H 22 in W 22 in D 11 in
Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
-inspired flair to your home, these monumental Foo Dogs are sure to infuse your space with an aura of
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Late 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair

H 36 in W 15 in D 15 in
Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China
Located in Stamford, CT
Great pair of monumental carved marble foo dogs from China. Each statue measures 63 x 26 x 37 and
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20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

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Marble

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China
Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

H 63 in W 26 in D 37 in
One Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair monumental carved wood foo dogs mounted as lamps. Lovely old color and patination. Note
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Mid-20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

One Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps
One Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps

One Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps

H 35 in W 9 in D 9 in
Vintage Boho Painted Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this pair of vintage boho monumental painted wood Foo Dogs. These
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Painted Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Boho Painted Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Boho Painted Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair

H 23.5 in W 21.5 in D 11.75 in

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Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of white ceramic Foo Dogs with a lot of texturing and intricate design work. Black painted
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20th Century Chinese Pottery

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Ceramic

Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs
Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs

Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs

H 23 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese monumental carved wood painted Foo dogs. Beautiful worn painted finish in soft hues
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20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs

Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs

H 57 in W 27 in D 37 in
Monumental Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very large pair of Chinese carved wood foo dogs. Beautiful patina of worn painted finish.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Monumental Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs

Monumental Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs

H 36 in W 14 in D 21 in
Vintage Monumental Asian Carved Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
stunning pair of vintage Asian carved wood Foo Dogs. These magnificent guardians feature an intricately
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Mid-20th Century North American Statues

Materials

Wood

Vintage Monumental Asian Carved Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Monumental Asian Carved Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Monumental Asian Carved Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair

H 35.75 in W 20.75 in D 14.25 in
Monumental in Scale Fabulous Green Terracotta Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Spectacular pair of terra cotta glazed crouching foo dogs on rosewood stands.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Monumental in Scale Fabulous Green Terracotta Foo Dogs on Stands
Monumental in Scale Fabulous Green Terracotta Foo Dogs on Stands

Monumental in Scale Fabulous Green Terracotta Foo Dogs on Stands

H 25 in W 23 in D 12 in
Monumental Pair of Tony Duquette Bronze Thai Foo Dog Inlaid With Mica
By Tony Duquette
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely incredible pair of antique bronze foo dogs of monumental size. Each sculpture is cast
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20th Century Thai Hollywood Regency Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Pair of Tony Duquette Bronze Thai Foo Dog Inlaid With Mica
Monumental Pair of Tony Duquette Bronze Thai Foo Dog Inlaid With Mica

Monumental Pair of Tony Duquette Bronze Thai Foo Dog Inlaid With Mica

H 41 in W 12 in D 29 in
A Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of monumental blanc de chine Foo Dogs on custom bases French mounted as lamps with original
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20th Century American Table Lamps

A Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
A Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

A Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

H 44 in Dm NaN in
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
Two monumental antique Chines Chinese foo dogs, circa last quarter 19th century. Made of white
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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
Monumental Pair of Glazed White Foo Dogs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large and impressive pair of foo dogs in white glaze, early 20th century. Excellent vintage
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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Monumental Pair of Glazed White Foo Dogs
Monumental Pair of Glazed White Foo Dogs

Monumental Pair of Glazed White Foo Dogs

H 30 in W 14.625 in D 11.25 in
Pair of Chinese Monumental Foo Dogs
By Yuhua Ceramic Company
Located in Sarasota, FL
This very special pair of monumental Foo Dogs come from Shi Wan Kiln, in Guangzhou, China made by
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Pottery

Pair of Chinese Monumental Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Monumental Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Monumental Foo Dogs

H 29 in W 22 in D 10 in
Pair of Monumental Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Sarasota, FL
The pair of turquoise glazed monumental foo dogs on separate stands are well done month open
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Monumental Foo Dogs on Stands
Pair of Monumental Foo Dogs on Stands

Pair of Monumental Foo Dogs on Stands

H 42.5 in W 15.5 in D 26 in

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

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Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal deta...
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H 90.56 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
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Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

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H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...
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Bronze

Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

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H 34 in W 53 in D 24 in
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Copper, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 in
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Bowl Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Meiji period Satsuma Bowl by Kinkozan. The earthenware bowl with pinched rim extensively decorated on both the e...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Faux Leather

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Bowl Kinkozan
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Bowl Kinkozan

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Bowl Kinkozan

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Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC. The sphinxes of the Serape...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes

H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, this stone fu dog sits at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

H 11.75 in W 5 in D 9.75 in
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

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Metal

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

H 168 in Dm 104 in
Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

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Wood

Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

H 78 in W 59 in D 13 in
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classi...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...
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16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

H 6.3 in W 9.69 in D 6.34 in
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Jade

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase

H 15.25 in W 7 in D 3 in
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion that has been a big part of Thai history guarding the entrances to the many Buddhist ...
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Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

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Monumental Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of monumental foo dogs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique monumental foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, bronze and metal. Monumental foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Monumental Foo Dogs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,627, while they’re typically $2,450 on the low end and $25,000 highest priced.
Questions About Monumental Foo Dogs
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
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    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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.