Foo Dog Seal
Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Seal
Located in Nottingham, GB
Foo Dog Seal
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
Representing the mythical figure of a foo dog, this incredibly ornate figure packs detail and
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Chinese Carved Jadeite Seal Sculpture of Foo Dog
Located in Nottingham, GB
Chinese Carved Jadeite Seal Sculpture of Foo Dog
Very good condition.
From a private collection
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese export carved soapstone foo dog scholars seal, nicely carved, in two color soapstone
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Vintage Chinese Green and Brown Serpentine Foo Dog Chop Seal
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning and rare vintage Chinese green and brown serpentine foo dog chop seal,
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Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Serpentine
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
jadeite seal stone is the skillfully carved figure of a foo dog or guardian lion that sits majestically
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
H 6.3 in W 3.12 in D 3.12 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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Carved Foo Dog Jade Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone desk seal.
1820 to 1880 China, Qing Dynasty.
Very good condition
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
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Overall: 30" High, 22" Wide, 9.5" Deep
Foo dog / Foo lion: 25" High, 7" Wide, 9.5" Deep;
Base: 5" High
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
likely Forbidden City, Dongcheng District, Beijing, figural pottery modeled as mythical qilin (foo dog
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
H 18 in W 19 in D 8 in
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
By Aerozon
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german hand-painted glazed porcelain foo dog perfume lamp/incense burner by Aerozon
By
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small dancing lions/foo dogs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 11.42 in Dm 4.73 in
Chinese Qing Porcelain Brush Pot Painted with Figures and Seal Mark with Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Foo dog like creature to one side and with a lady, possibly a mother or teacher with four children to
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
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H 4.53 in Dm 3.75 in
Mid-Century Chinese Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Vase with Fu Dog Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
1960, the large vessel with flared rim and tapered body, is decorated with lizard and foo dog motifs
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
decorated with lizard and foo dog motifs around the neck. The central sections showcase a meticulously hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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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
Vintage Porcelain Vase - China Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Porcelain Vase, China early 20th Century
Painted in underglaze blue with ideogram bands representing conjugal happiness on a background of stylized peonies.handles with pair...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Enamel Milk Glass Snuff Bottle Guyuexuan Old Moon Pavillion Mark 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This Chinese snuff bottle is a delicate and vibrant piece, crafted from milk glass and adorned with enamel painting. The bottle features a cabochon jade stopper, adding a touch of el...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Milk Glass
H 2.76 in W 2.33 in D 1.23 in
Chinese Table Screen with Soapstone Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prevalent in fine Chinese interiors as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906), standing screens with decorative stone panels served numerous functions as portable architecture. Used to ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 4"W x 3"D x 3.5"H #3295
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s carved soapstone Foo dogs each one uniquely different.
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs. Gorgeous design, colors, and details. See our collection of foo dogs in our inventory.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
2 Chinese Export Black Lacquer Carved Soapstone Scholars Cabinets Console Chests
Located in Dayton, OH
Magnificent pair of Chinese Lacquered Low Scholars Cabinets, circa second half 20th century. Double Doors Open to Single Shelf over shaped apron. Each features Carved Hardstone and i...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Soapstone
H 30 in W 11 in D 23.25 in
Chinese Export Six Panel Cloisonné Soapstone Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming Chinese export six-panel lacquer coromandel screen featuring a blue and white cloisonné style border decorated with scholars objects, animals, and vases. The middle of the s...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Soapstone, Brass
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Other
Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A carved Chinese soapstone water dropper, boat shaped receptacle with spout and handle, carved with trailing floral stems and a domed cover with a bird forming a finial. Late Qing/Re...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage dog statues. An Oriental, ceramic decorative 'Dog of Fo' ornament dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Captivatingly blue dogs with fine finis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
H 12.6 in W 4.53 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Dragon Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of large Chinese blue and white baluster vases, decorated in the Kangxi style, with stylised Dogs of Fo depicted amongst a foliate landscape, now mounted as lamps with ha...
Category
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of cream and brown glazed Foo dogs made in Italy for Paul Hanson.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Black Soapstone Sculpture "Foo Dog" China 20th Century
Located in Prato, IT
China, sec. XX
In black soapstone.
Traces of red painting.
Size: cm 24 x 7 x 18.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
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Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of foo dog seal chops. Chinese hardstone carved with Buddhist monks in forest scene in base
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Vintage Chinese Gold Plated Seal in Beautiful Presentational Silk Lined Red Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lined red box with Chinese inscriptions custom fabricated to hold a gold tone double luck foo dog seal
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
H 7 in W 15 in D 12 in
Pair of Chinese Soapstone Carved Seals
Located in Essex, MA
With foo dog carved finials.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Vases with Bird Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
decorated with lizard and foo dog motifs around the neck. The central sections feature hand painted bird
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair
Located in Forney, TX
figure attendants, foo dog temple guardians, religious statues, or impressive architectural elements, be
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
H 14.5 in W 6 in D 9 in
Coffee Pot in Black Basalt, Thomas Barker, circa 1765
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare, early coffee pot by Thomas Barker, one of the early Staffordshire potters. The foo dog
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Large Antique Chinese Famille Rose Craquel Glaze Vase, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
. The vase is applied in relief with dog of Foo masks holding ring handles in their mouths to either
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 17.92 in Dm 7.88 in
PAIR of Chinese crackle glaze ceramic Vases hand painted, Qing Late 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
embellished to the neck with two foo dog handles and four salamanders to the shoulder of each vase.
The vases
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.94 in Dm 3.75 in
Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Forney, TX
decorate your home or office, or even outdoors in place of guardian foo dog lions, or as a fun and fanciful
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Chinese Qianlong marked Blue Vases
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of Chinese dark blue hexagonal shaped vases with foo dog handles, raised relief hand painted
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Soapstone Hand Carved Chop Seal
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering a Chinese hand carved chop seal. This one depicts a foo dog on top guarding a bunch of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...
Materials
Soapstone
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Foo Dog Seal For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic foo dog seal available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, soapstone and ceramic, every foo dog seal was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo dog seal — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available.
How Much is a Foo Dog Seal?
The average selling price for a foo dog seal at 1stDibs is $588, while they’re typically $230 on the low end and $3,325 for the highest priced.
Questions About Foo Dog Seal
- 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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