Soapstone Foo Dogs
Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s carved soapstone Foo dogs each one uniquely different.
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Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Foo Dogs Desk Seal Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture seal.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Chinese Soapstone Signed Carving Foo Dogs Desk Seal Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture seal.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 2.96 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Signed Foo Dogs Desk Seal Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture seal.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 1.58 in W 1.97 in D 5.52 in
20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone foo dog carving.
Made in China in the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carved Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
ain intricately carved Chinese soapstone vase as custom table lamp with six (6) foo dogs chasing a
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
soapstone Foo Dog seals. Beautiful sculptures of finely carved group of Foo Dogs topping a rectangular
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dog Chop Seals
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hard stone chop seals decorated with foo dogs. Two lines of calligraphy across the front
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Carved Teak Wood Chinese and Soapstone Stand
Located in Toledo, OH
Hand carved teak stand with soapstone top, circa 1930s. Details of foo dogs and grapes with paw
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Pedestals
Materials
Teak
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Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on rectangular bases. Created in China during the 21st century, this pair of black marble gu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from solid limestone, these mythical figures are qilin, hybrid creatures from Chinese mythology thought to bring luck and happiness. Crouching upon lotus plinths, these q...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues
Materials
Limestone
Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Spill Vase
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally hand-carved antique Chinese soapstone spill vase - spill holder (see below), profusely decorated and intricately detailed naturalistic sculpture form featuring bird ...
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
Wonderful craftsmanship with the hand carving that has gone into this pair, from the pa...
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
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.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Large Chinese Jade Horse
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful large and heavy sculpture of a horse made of Jade.
Very nicely cut.
The Jade has a very nice green color.
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made of a hardstone, hand carved with fine detail and polished, dating to the mid 20th c...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Stone
H 4.38 in W 2.63 in D 2 in
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of fu dogs sit at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on all fours with curly hair and a lively express...
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy gold gilt, circa 1960s. The dogs (or lions) are in very good condition and measure...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Chinese foo dogs concrete statue guardians lions stone garden 32"
These stone foo dogs are meticulously detailed and display very well.
Foo dogs, or lions are known as gu...
Category
Late 20th Century Architectural Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon heads. Perfect to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative object around the ...
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
H 5.75 in W 4.5 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs / Book Ends
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs / book ends, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3....
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful pair of cast stone fire dogs, Foo Dog style. Great for use in a fireplace -
the pair is identical.
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Cast Stone
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of foo dogs mounted on a wood tray. These beautiful carved foo dogs rest on a conjoined tray that is ready for favorite titles or it can act as a decorative tray. The fig...
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Wood
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 have substantial weight. Salvaged from a New York estate in the 1980s. They have som...
Category
20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese yellow soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning piece of art with intricate details and cultural significance. Yellow soaps...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
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Chinese Hand Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
of Foo Dogs at the top of the column. Each of the four vertical faces are also hand carved with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Nice Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Carved Soapstone, Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A nice pair of Chinese Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, carved Soapstone, early 20th century, circa 1920-1930s
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Opposing Pair of Chinese Soapstone Seals, Dogs of Foo, Bookends, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an opposing pair of Chinese soapstone seals surmounted with hand carved 'dogs of Foo
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
H 6.7 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in
Pair of Dyed Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Southfield, MI
Beautifully detailed pair of Chinese Foo Dogs rendered in green dyed soapstone, dating to the 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Sculptures
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Soapstone Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of soapstone foo dogs available for sale. Each of these unique soapstone foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using soapstone, stone and hardwood. There are all kinds of soapstone foo dogs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Soapstone Foo Dogs?
Prices for soapstone foo dogs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, soapstone foo dogs begin at $300 and can go as high as $1,450, while the average can fetch as much as $628.
Questions About Soapstone Foo Dogs
- What are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
- What is the meaning of foo dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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, 2022Chinese 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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