Pair Sitting Blanc de Chine Fu Dogs
$2,400 / set
Pair Sitting Blanc de Chine Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of early 20th white porcelain fu dogs.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Fu Dogs
Pair of Antique Chinese Fu Dogs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese pair of wood carved Fu Dogs, rendered from a single block of hardwood each, with exquisite detailing in a naive style, the dogs are opposing, crouched on their haunches, each...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Emerald Onyx with Fu Dogs & Foliage c1920
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Emerald Onyx with Fu Dogs & Foliage c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Emerald Onyx with Fu Dogs & Foliage c1920 Measures- 8" H x 4.5"W x 3"D A finely carved antique Chinese sculpture from circa 1920, featuring intricate ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Onyx
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
$85,000 / set
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...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Large Japanese Satsuma Lidded Jar with Fu Dogs, Meiji Period, 19th Century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The domed lid is surmounted by a spirited fu dog finial, while two additional sculptural fu dogs serve as dramatic handles, lending both symbolism and visual dynamism to the piece.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th century carved limestone Fu dogs with sinister smiles and furled brows once guarded the entrance to one of provincial China's grand homes.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Antique Chinese Guardian Fu Lion Dogs, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Shizi were believed to be powerful protectors, and the artisan who hand-carved these fu dogs imbued each with a remarkable sense of life and energy.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Limestone
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
$3,550 / set
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 appears to be a nephrite, covered vases having a figural foo lion design with raise...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Jade
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
$14,000Sale Price / set|46% Off
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Limestone
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
$5,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lion...
Category
17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 1.70m x 0.77m
Located in St. Albans, GB
The design features 2 circular medallions containing 3 Fu dogs interspersed with stylised flowers and vines on a rare gold field surrounded by a simple key border.
Category
1920s Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 1.50m x 0.76m
Located in St. Albans, GB
The design features 2 circular medallions containing 3 Fu dogs interspersed with stylised flowers and vines on a rare gold field surrounded by a simple key border.
Category
1920s Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wool
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is known as Foo Dogs or Fu Dogs in western culture. The lion serves as stone sentinel, an iconic gatekeeper seen ...
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18th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Stone
Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Along the top of the panel are two carvings of potted sunflowers, as well as two small fu dogs with their tongues playfully hanging out.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Foo Dog Statues Referred to as “Foo dogs” or “Fu dogs” in western culture, these statues are an impressive addition to gardens and grounds inspired by oriental styles.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Sandstone
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
$1,331Sale Price|50% Off
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Located in London, by appointment only
They are known in colloquial English as Lion Dogs or Foo Dogs / Fu Dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lion...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 4' 4'' x5' 8''
Located in New York, NY
The field is populated by a playful, allover arrangement of stylized Fu Dogs or guardian lions, depicted in various poses of motion and repose.
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Large Kilins or Dogs of Fu, Ming Porcelain, Gorer Plate 1911
Located in Langweer, NL
An original antique color plate from Chinese Porcelain and Hard Stones, London, 1911, this sheet shows a large pair of kilins, or dogs of Fu, male and female, on biscuit stands set o...
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Paper
Group of Five Ming Dogs of Fu, Lions or Kilins, Gorer Plate 1911
Located in Langweer, NL
It shows a group of five Chinese lions or dogs of Fu, numbered 1 to 5: a set of three on biscuit pedestals and a pair on pierced green stands.
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Paper
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Floral Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
The focal point of the design is the central roundel, which showcases the traditional Chinese Shou symbol, representing longevity, surrounded by a medallion of imperial guardian lion...
Category
1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1860s Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
The focal point of the design is the central roundel, which showcases the traditional Chinese Shou symbol, representing longevity, surrounded by a medallion of imperial guardian lion...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wool
Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This porcelain vase from the early 20th-century is sculpted to a classic phoenix-tail silhouette and decorated on all sides with mythical fu lions. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, f...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
The short ends of the headrest are decorated with mythical fu lion dogs playing with embroidered balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank."
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lion Protector, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Stone
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The headrest is decorated on all sides with mythical fu lion dogs playing with ribbon-tied brocade balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank."
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs - 16.5in
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
The neck and shoulder have a geometric key design, and there are applied sculpted porcelain foo dogs for handles. "Foo", "fu" or "shi" dogs are actually the lion guardians that histo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century, Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs - 11 in
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
The neck and shoulder have a geometric key design, and there are applied sculpted porcelain foo dogs for handles. "Foo", "fu" or "shi" dogs are actually the lion guardians that histo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
The neck and shoulder have a geometric key design, and there are applied sculpted porcelain foo dogs for handles. "Foo", "fu" or "shi" dogs are actually the lion guardians that histo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Green Glazed Mythical Protector, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Oversize Chinese Peking Rug, Near Square Size, Pale Yellow, 13' x 16'
Located in Barrington, IL
At the center lies a striking large medallion, adorned with Fu lion dogs (Foo dogs)—symbols of protection and power—surrounded by elegant cloud wreath motifs, symbolizing peace and c...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Chinese Blue Glazed Tripod Censer
Located in Chicago, IL
This round ceramic incense burner has a classic tripod form with a round body, square strap handles, and three tripod legs, molded to resemble mythical fu lion dogs. The censer is fu...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Textile Silk Foo dogs
Located in Ferrara, IT
The innermost border of this piece depicts the eight immortals which are extremely important and influential parts of Chinese mythology. Three “fu dogs” are located at the bottom of ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Metal
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Antique Chinese Pair of Red Lacquered Wooden Fu Dogs, Qing Dynasty
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H 9.25 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
Antique Chinese Pair of Red Lacquered Wooden Fu Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
Chinese pair of wood carved Fu Dogs, rendered from a single block of hardwood each, with exquisite detailing in a naive style, the dogs are opposing, crouched on their haunches, each...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wood
Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty
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H 15.25 in W 8.6 in D 10.5 in
Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This gesture symbolizes the Dog’s authority and power over the evil spirits that might have tried to infiltrate the temple or palace. Today, Fu Dogs continue to be a popular symbol o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Stone
Pair of Blue Cloisonne Fu Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Bright blue and turquoise Cloisonne with terra cotta red detailing; in great condition. This is a very unique Fu dog representation that is highly stylized.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Ming Glazed Terracotta Temple Wall Tiles Depicting a Dragon
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H 15.25 in W 48 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Ming Glazed Terracotta Temple Wall Tiles Depicting a Dragon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Later, during the Qing Dynasty, dragons would be replaced by stone lions and Fu dogs as the main choice of guardian creatures.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Terracotta
Moongazing Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
Gazing at the moon, this pair of carved limestone Fu dogs is uniquely equipped with wings to take flight.
Category
19th Century Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Ming Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of late Ming carved elmwood Fu dogs with carved manes, up-curled tails and open mouths.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Elm
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Copper
Pair of Limestone Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
Meant to protect the entrance of a 19th century grand home in Northern China, these carved limestone Fu dogs are mounted atop cushioned pearls on bases carved with mythical animals.
Category
19th Century Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Limestone Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of highly carved limestone fu dogs would have protected the entry of a grand home in 19th century China.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Limestone
Pair of 19th Century Petite Stone Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of petite fu dogs from Northern China. These stone fu dogs are from c. 1800.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Stone
Pair of 19th C. Bronze Fu Dogs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Fu Dogs with wonderful aged patina. Keywords: garden decoration.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bookends "Fu Dogs, " circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Complementary designed male and female Fu dogs sitting on a high pedestal. The dogs are made from red-colored soapstone.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Large Important Chinese Fu Dogs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of large, important Chinese Fu Dogs. One has a paw on a ball, and one a paw on a cub.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th CenturyTibetan Rug with Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely wool rug from Tibet.This c.1900 rug has a colorful border and has five different fu dogs in the field. Pagoda Red Collection # CG001
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 20th century CHinese lacquered and gilt wood Fu dogs. Pagoda Red Collection #: BJAA110 Keywords: Sculpture, statue, figure, China, Chinese, Scholars
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Gilt Iron Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese male and female gilt cast iron fu dogs. Pagoda Red Collection #: Z172 Keywords: Fu, foo dog, shizi, statue, sculpture, garden
Category
19th Century Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Iron
Fu Dogs China, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large, complementary designed Fu Dogs with Cloisonné surface. According to tradition, the female guardian dog has a cub under her paw and the male dog a pearl.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Pair of rare 18th century Chinese elm root wood Fu Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare late 18th century Chinese elm root wood Fu Dogs on stands. Mid-Qing dynasty. Very Tony Duquette in spirit...
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Pair of Chinese Yellow Glazed Ceramic Fu Dogs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese homes for centuries.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite 19th century guardian Fu dogs, each hand carved from a single block of blue stone, once sat upon a family altar table in a grand Provincial Chinese home.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Stone
Pair of Green Glazed Chinese Sancai Alter Fu Dogs Circa 1900
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This exquisite pair of green Chinese Sancai-glazed Fu Dogs from circa 1900 is a stunning representation of historical artistry.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Stone Chinese Guardian Foo / Fu Dogs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
About Chinese pair of stone guardian foo dogs/guardian lions Referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone gatekeepers are seen throughout Asia.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Pair of Reclining Stone Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
They feature mirror depictions of relaxed, reclining lion dogs with flowing manes and open friendly mouths.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Limestone
Nazmiyal Antique 17th Century Chinese Fu Dogs Rug. 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique 17th century Chinese Fu / Foo dogs rug, country of origin: China, date circa mid-17th century.
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Blanc De Chine Porcelain Dogs of Fu
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of Chinese 17th century Blanc de Chine white, translucent glazed porcelain figures of Fu Dogs, seated with one foot raised on pierced balls and standing on pierced bases ...
Category
Late 17th Century Chinese Adam Style Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Fu Dog Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) Chinese bronze bookends in the form of seated fu dogs (guardian lions) with red patina. Apparently unsigned.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Dog Water Dipper
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese limestone water dipper, used in combination with an inkstone, carved with two sleeping Fu Dogs.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Petite Fu Dog Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of petite fu dog charms from Northern China. These c. 1800 stone fu dogs are mirror images of each other and are a symbol of protection in China.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Stone
Chinese Fu Dog Inkstone Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th-early 20th century inkstone from China’s Shanxi region was finely carved by hand from a single piece of stone with two reclining fu dogs serenely facing one another an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Fu Dog Protectors, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese homes for centuries.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Stoneware
Very Nice Chinese Marble Fu Dog, circa 19th to 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Fu Dogs are according to ancient Chinese tradition, a popular and powerful guard the door and keep the evil away, protect from negative influences and dangers of the outside world.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Dog Protectors, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With elaborately carved manes and emotive expressions, these Fu dogs have been imbued with a remarkable sense of life and energy.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Lion Protectors, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese homes for centuries.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Stoneware
Large Chinese Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large antique blue & white porcelain Chinese temple jar lamp with cobalt blue Fu Dogs on celadon background and teak base. Electrified for regular US light bulbs.
Category
19th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Miniature 19th Century Chinese Shizi of Good Fortune
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of miniature 19th century Chinese carved limstone Shizi (Fu Dogs) resting on coins, symbols of good fortune.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Chinese Imperial Dragon Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century carved stone basin depicting swirling Imperial dragons surrounding multiple auspicious animals including Fu dogs, deer, bats, and magpies. Pagoda Red Collection #: ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Stone
Pair of Monumental Blue and White Lion Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 20th century Chinese monumental blue and white glazed porcelain phoenix tai lform vases painted with Fu Dogs (Lions) amidst clouds and Pearls of Wisdom.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Offering protection from malevolent spirits and misfortune, these charming fu dogs stand guard throughout the home as bookends, garden ornaments, or tabletop sculptures.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Ceramic
A Large-Scaled Pair of Chinese Blue&White Double-Gourd Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking and large-scaled pair of Chinese blue and white double-gourd porcelain vases; each with everted lip above a double-gourd body adorned overall with playful fu dogs amid sty...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Chamber Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese red and gold lacquer wedding chamber bed with carved figures in courtyard landscapes and Fu dogs guarding the entrance. Each of the windows has a shutter so t...
Category
19th Century Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Elm
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
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H 44 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs or foo / fu dogs. The female represents yin, and symbolically protects the people dwelling in...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chinese Limestone Column Bases, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from limestone, the columns are composed of two sections: a drum-shaped top intricately patterned in low relief and a tiered architectural bottom portion topped with spirited ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Limestone
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 1.68m x 0.76m
Located in St. Albans, GB
The design features 2 circular medallions containing 3 Fu dogs interspersed with stylised flowers and vines on a rare gold field surrounded by a simple key border.
Category
1920s Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wool
French Silver, Gilt and Enamel Chinoiserie Desk Clock Attributed to Boucheron
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H 7 in W 5 in D 4 in
French Silver, Gilt and Enamel Chinoiserie Desk Clock Attributed to Boucheron
By Fréderic Boucheron
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
The Chinese caliber center seconds movement in openwork silver arch rising from a pair of fu-dogs above an octagonal base etched with Chinoiserie figures and emblems and set with a c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Freely brushed in a cobalt-blue glaze, the jar is decorated with three mythical fu lion dogs painted with luscious manes and gleeful expressions.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Freely brushed in a cobalt-blue glaze, the jar is decorated with three mythical fu lion dogs painted with luscious manes and gleeful expressions.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout Asia.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Stone
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
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H 40 in W 21 in D 44 in
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
Suitable for Indoor or Outdoor/Garden Use Throughout history, the Lion or Foo Dog (fu dogs) has stood guard, with mystic powers to protect, in front of temples, imperial palaces, go...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Four Seasons Cast Iron Tub
Located in Chicago, IL
Dramatic ring handles and dragon-inspired feet bear the expressive faces of guardian fu dogs. Over the years, the tub has developed a rich, rust-brown patina that only adds to its ti...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Iron
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a highly stylized lions—often ...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Jade
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lion...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Fu-dogs, which are sometimes called Imperial guardian lions, are thought to symbolize strength and courage as well as offer protection.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Wool
Pair, Antique Decorative Dogs Of Fu, Chinese, Statue, Ornament, Victorian, 1900
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H 5.71 in W 3.35 in D 2.17 in
Pair, Antique Decorative Dogs Of Fu, Chinese, Statue, Ornament, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative dogs of fu. A Chinese, soapstone statue or ornament, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Soapstone
19th Century Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding.
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H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding.
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
The lidded jar is also richly decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for protection of the exterior and a lid with a fem...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Enamel
Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding
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H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
Qing Dinasty Antique Chinese Fu Foo Dogs Protected Ceramic Fang Ding
By Satsuma
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
The lidded jar is also richly decorated with enamel and hand-painted and gilt accents and has upturned male Fu / Foo dogs handels, for protection of the exterior and a lid with a fem...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Enamel
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
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H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lion...
Category
1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vases, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
These porcelain vases from the early 20th-century are sculpted to a classic phoenix-tail silhouette and decorated on all sides with mythical fu lions. Also known as shizi or foo dogs...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lions, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Fu Dogs
Materials
Stone
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The headrest is decorated on all sides with mythical fu lion dogs playing with ribbon-tied brocade balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank."
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Antique Fu Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique fu dogs available for sale. Frequently made of stone, limestone and ceramic, all antique fu dogs available were constructed with great care. Antique fu dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique fu dogs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art antique fu dogs are of considerable interest.
How Much are Antique Fu Dogs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $880 on the low end and $85,000 highest priced.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few signs to look for to authenticate an antique Staffordshire dog figurine. Antique figurines are press molded and feature a small hole in the base, rather than a larger one. The quality of the painting is highly detailed and gilded detail may be worn a bit with age. It is always best to have a professional verify if your figurine is authentic. Shop a range of expertly vetted Staffordshire dog figures on 1stDibs.