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Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese "Guardian Foo Lion" resin sculpture on a black wood plinth.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Wood

Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture
Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture

Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture

H 9 in W 11 in D 6.25 in
Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Asian hand carved marble Foo Lion garden sculpture.
Category

Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture
Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture

Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture

H 11.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Foo Lions
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of Chinese cloisonné foo lions featuring exaggerated expressions, stylized big cat
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Foo Lions
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Foo Lions

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Foo Lions

H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning nice scale pair of 20th century
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

H 10.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.13 in
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1194 Hand hammered brass Japanese Foo Lion sculpture/storage box.
Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

H 9.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
Fine Pair of Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of opposing foo lions with elaborately carved curled fur and seated on bases. One places a
Category

Mid-20th Century Ming Statues

Materials

Marble

Fine Pair of Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures
Fine Pair of Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

Fine Pair of Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

H 29 in W 13 in D 18 in
Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty - H 6" x W 3" x L 6"
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty
Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty

Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty

H 6 in W 3 in D 6 in
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China

H 10 in W 4 in D 5 in
Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Foo lion sculptures of hand-carved and painted wood, c. 19th Century, possibly older. Condition
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century
Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century

Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century

H 18 in W 9 in D 17 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
Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Very decorative pair of Japanese crackle ware poly chrome warrior motif vases with high relief foo
Category

20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed
Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed

Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed

H 18.25 in Dm 8.5 in
Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
with Foo Lion Handles of Magnificent quality and condition, Attributed to F. Barbedienne. Each vase is
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles
Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles

H 13 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous Antique Chinese Foo Lion incense burners originally purchased in Bangkok, Thailand
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

H 13 in W 17 in D 9 in
Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very large and expressive opposing Foo Lions in Granite with an overall gray-green
Category

20th Century Han Statues

Materials

Granite

Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures
Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures

Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures

H 37 in W 16 in D 32 in
Chinese Export Style Blue and White Ceramic Foo Lion Garden Stools / Tables - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
tables. They depict running blue foo lions and have blue lion handles. They are in very good condition
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Style Blue and White Ceramic Foo Lion Garden Stools / Tables - 2
Chinese Export Style Blue and White Ceramic Foo Lion Garden Stools / Tables - 2

Chinese Export Style Blue and White Ceramic Foo Lion Garden Stools / Tables - 2

H 20 in Dm 16 in
Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
. Crafted circa 1870, this masterpiece depicts a serene scene of Kannon gracefully seated atop a Foo Lion
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

H 8.67 in W 4.93 in D 7.09 in
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
Dynasty, late 19th century, China. The censer formed as a pair of Buddhistic lions, also known as foo
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China

Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China

H 8.25 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

H 8.75 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 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 Ceramics

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 6.38 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in
Turquoise 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

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

Turquoise Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

H 5.94 in W 2.5 in D 1.63 in
Foo Lion Dog Green and Yellow Ceramic, 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 Green and Yellow Ceramic, circa 1930s
Foo Lion Dog Green and Yellow Ceramic, circa 1930s

Foo Lion Dog Green and Yellow Ceramic, circa 1930s

H 5.75 in W 2.13 in D 1.63 in
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

H 10.25 in W 8 in D 12 in
Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Pair of vintage Chinese pewter guardian lions, in fierce sitting pose, with copper accents for
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c
Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c

Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c

H 18 in W 8 in D 12 in
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 14.5 in W 5.75 in D 4.5 in
Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
, all reserved on a bright yellow ground. Amazing foo dog or foo lion handles and lid cover. Signature
Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs
Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs

Cloisonne Scrolling Lotus & Lion Censer and Cover Enameled Body Foo Dogs

H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

H 10 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
detailing, similarly styled pair, modeled as guardian foo lion, depicted with outstretched arched body
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
Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of multicolored vintage glazed terra cotta Chinese foo dogs. These very imposing foo lions
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs

H 19.25 in W 9.25 in D 12 in
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

H 11 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a handsome pair of vintage Chinese ceramic foo lions hand-painted in traditional green and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths
Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths

Large Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Plinths

H 30 in W 15 in D 18.5 in
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
terracotta foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are executed in fabulous and
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 7 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Stone Garden Sculpture inspired in Guardian Lion Foo Dogs from Chinese Culture
Category

20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone

H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are executed in fabulous and
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 19.75 in W 8.25 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
foo lion decoration. The vases have a baluster form with a large trumpet neck opening. The lacquered
Category

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 Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
By Japanese Studio, Satsuma
Located in Houston, TX
unusual raised pastel colors with foo dog or foo lion decorative handles.
Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles

19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles

H 17.5 in W 20.75 in D 13.5 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 Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Located in Torino, IT
A pair of porcelain foo lions or foo dogs decorated in a pleasing combination of green and yellow
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty

Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty

H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Large Tibetan Painted Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large size of Tibetan Box with painted foo lion playing and chasing ball. Original painted motif
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Tibetan Painted Box
Large Tibetan Painted Box

Large Tibetan Painted Box

H 16 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China

H 19.25 in Dm 10.5 in
Asian Painted and Gilt Grain Barrel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian painted and gilt grain barrel. Painted with landscape scene on barrel and with foo lion on
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Asian Painted and Gilt Grain Barrel
Asian Painted and Gilt Grain Barrel

Asian Painted and Gilt Grain Barrel

H 17 in Dm 13 in
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Located in Houston, TX
Dynasty bronze foo dog or guardian lion with wings is well detailed and to our knowledge was always a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings

Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings

H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 5.25 in
Asian Lacquer Dessert Wooden Container with Cover
Located in Greenwich, CT
cover with carved foo lion finial on the cover.
Category

20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Asian Lacquer Dessert Wooden Container with Cover
Asian Lacquer Dessert Wooden Container with Cover

Asian Lacquer Dessert Wooden Container with Cover

H 8 in Dm 8 in
Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Jeune Footed Dish, ca. 1870
Located in Banner Elk, NC
-1874). The five-lobed dish decorated with a male foo lion glazed in rose among a swath of green-glazed
Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Jeune Footed Dish, ca. 1870
Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Jeune Footed Dish, ca. 1870

Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Jeune Footed Dish, ca. 1870

H 2.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
, with foo lions and flower blossom decoration. To the top of porcelain: 16.5"/H (Lampshade not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps

Pair of Fine Painted Famille Verte Porcelain Lamps

H 30 in Dm 11 in
Large Heavy Chinese Cast Gilt Bronze Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large and heavy Chinese gilt bronze squat form jardiniere / planter. Amazing details with foo lion
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Large Heavy Chinese Cast Gilt Bronze Planter
Large Heavy Chinese Cast Gilt Bronze Planter

Large Heavy Chinese Cast Gilt Bronze Planter

H 12 in W 19 in D 19 in
Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of famille rose, Chinese vases, trumpet style rims with gold finished foo lion
Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases
Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases

Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases

H 24.5 in Dm 10 in
Very Good Quality Large Chinese Lidded Jars / PAIR
Located in Dallas, TX
to garden seats, and foo lion mask handles at the neck, panels depicting a royal surrounded by royal
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Very Good Quality Large Chinese Lidded Jars / PAIR
Very Good Quality Large Chinese Lidded Jars / PAIR

Very Good Quality Large Chinese Lidded Jars / PAIR

H 22.75 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Fine Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jar
Located in Bridgeport, CT
amusing scene with rust tone and white foo lions in a river landscape looking back to a rust tone baby foo
Category

20th Century Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jar
Fine Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jar

Fine Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jar

H 47.5 in Dm 13 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan. The two komainu, or guardian lions, are
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Cypress, Wood

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan

H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
upon carved foo lion feet, very beautiful piece. See more pictures 5.5" H x 8.5" W x 6.5" D.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy

19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy

H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing Dynasty, late 17th - late 19th centuries, China
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

H 13.5 in W 4 in D 5 in
Antique Blue Chinese Porcelain Octagonal Shaped Fishbowls with Cartouches, Pair
Located in New York, NY
foo-lion mask handles. The insides are elaborately decorated with flowers and vines. The fishbowls are
Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Blue Chinese Porcelain Octagonal Shaped Fishbowls with Cartouches, Pair
Antique Blue Chinese Porcelain Octagonal Shaped Fishbowls with Cartouches, Pair

Antique Blue Chinese Porcelain Octagonal Shaped Fishbowls with Cartouches, Pair

H 16 in Dm 23.5 in
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Sheridan, CO
Large Chinese Foo lion. Predominantly green glaze with golden yellow detail attributed to Tang
Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

H 31.5 in W 16 in D 18 in
Large of Art Nouveau Japanese Satsuma Style Vase
Located in Norton, MA
Art Nouveau of the peak value with ruffled rim bulbous shape and applied foo lion handles decorated
Category

20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large of Art Nouveau Japanese Satsuma Style Vase
Large of Art Nouveau Japanese Satsuma Style Vase

Large of Art Nouveau Japanese Satsuma Style Vase

H 18.5 in Dm 14.5 in
Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
scalloped rim, the neck and shoulders with applied paired confronting Foo lions and cubs forming the handles
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840
Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840

Canton Famille Rose Large Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Ca. 1840

H 31.2 in Dm 13 in
Canton Famille Rose Mandarin Vase, Fluted Body and Castellated Top, Ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
with applied paired confronting Foo lions and cubs forming the handles, the polychrome decorated body
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Canton Famille Rose Mandarin Vase, Fluted Body and Castellated Top, Ca. 1840
Canton Famille Rose Mandarin Vase, Fluted Body and Castellated Top, Ca. 1840

Canton Famille Rose Mandarin Vase, Fluted Body and Castellated Top, Ca. 1840

H 17.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair Large Blue and White Jars Hexagonal England circa 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
delightful aroma. The handles are formed as stylized foo lions painted deep cobalt blue with gilt highlights
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jars

Materials

Pearlware

Pair Large Blue and White Jars Hexagonal England circa 1825
Pair Large Blue and White Jars Hexagonal England circa 1825

Pair Large Blue and White Jars Hexagonal England circa 1825

H 18.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Brass Foo Dog Lion Statue on Plinth
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Ornate brass foo dog (or lion) sits on his plinth ready to guard and bring good luck. Intricate
Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brass Foo Dog Lion Statue on Plinth
Brass Foo Dog Lion Statue on Plinth

Brass Foo Dog Lion Statue on Plinth

H 8.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Antique Jade and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock Retailed by Yamanaka & Co.
Located in New York, US
20th century, features a silverplate frame flanked by two finely carved foo lions and movement by the
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Jade, Metal

Antique Jade and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock Retailed by Yamanaka & Co.
Antique Jade and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock Retailed by Yamanaka & Co.

Antique Jade and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock Retailed by Yamanaka & Co.

H 11.5 in W 23 in D 7.5 in
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Foo Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of foo lions available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique foo lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and stone. Foo lions have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Foo lions bearing Mid-Century Modern or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made foo lions over the years, but those made by Alexander Backer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Foo Lions?

Prices for foo lions can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, foo lions begin at $295 and can go as high as $50,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,174.
Questions About Foo Lions
  • 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.

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