Antique China Dogs

A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition.

A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition.

Beautiful little late 19th century Chinese rug with a Chinese design with dogs, and beautiful colors with blue, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.

This rare 18th-century Chinese Ningxia rug features the iconic Guardian Lions (Fou Dogs), revered in Chinese culture as symbols of protection, strength, and prosperity.

(Height of the Chinese Dogs: 7.5") Overall Height of Each Candelabra: 17.5" Width: 15.5" Depth: 10"

An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper.

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo lions which date to the 1920's.

PAIR of Asian Chinese (19/20th Cent) green and yellow small porcelain reclining foo dog figures

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...

Large pair of Chinese Export style seated dogs. A true pair one facing the right, the other to the left.

A substantial pink rose quartz vase or vessel, circa early-20th century, China. Piece has hand-carved dragon dogs chasing a snail around exterior, polished smooth.

Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.

Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated porcelain foo dogs or foo lions.

Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina.

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands. Stunning large pair of antique Chinese beautifully hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dogs or foo lions.

A fine and attractive pair of Chinese turquoise glazed dogs of foo figures dating from the first half of the 20th century.

This is a wonderful pair of c. 1900-1920 Chinese carved wood Foo Dogs (Shi-Shi). The dogs have acquired a wonderful deep natural patina with one dog with her puppy and the other with...

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) red lacquered carved figures of squatting foo dogs

Pair of Chinese bronze Foo dogs, 19th century.

Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.

Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.

This is a rather rare situation in case of Foo dogs, which makes us conclude these were made for a high ranking client.

An absolutely wonderful assembled group of Chinese Blanc de Chine white glazed porcelain Buddhistic lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing Dynasty, late 17th - late 19th c...

A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs.

"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) white porcelain urn decorated with blue foo dogs, clouds, and serpents, and accented in two pale blue scrolled handles along the neck.

"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) off-white porcelain urn decorated with blue foo dogs playing amid the clouds and accented in two pale blue scrolled handles along the neck.

one dog/lion is clutching onto a ball-like object, and the other dog/lion is clutching onto her cub; wooden base is included with this lot; 1.8in(D) x 3.75in(W) x 2.25in(H) are the a...

A very fine pair Chinese Qing sancai glazed pottery dog of Foo incense holder figures dating from the 18/19th century.

In this listing you will find a pair of exuisite Antique Foo Dogs hand-carved in dark green jade. Known as Shishi or Pinyin, these are Chinese Imperial guardian lions and often incor...

A magnificent antique Chinese pair of carved guardian lions, or Foo Dogs, finely worked from exceptionally attractive celadon-green serpentine jade, each presented on a carved fitted...

A fun and attractive Chinese coral silk ground, couched stitch, silk and metallic thread embroidered panel with foo lions at play, late Qing Dynasty or early Republic Period, circa 1...

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) red lacquered carved figures of squatting foo dogs

Petit pair of green ceramic foo dogs as lamps.....newly rewired and fitted with bronze hardware.

Each piece weighs about 700gm unpacked Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese Foo Dogs or Lion Dogs with fine detail and which we date to the early 19th century, Qing period.

With bulging eyes, a somewhat snarling expression with baring teeth.

Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions of extraordinary quality and casting.

Foo dogs are not actually dogs, but lions, and are considered powerful symbols of protection in Chinese culture.

Pair of Chinese San-T'Sai glazed dogs, circa 1860.

Pair of Monumental Chinese Carved Granite “Foo Dogs” / Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century An impressive and highly decorative pair of monumental Chinese carved granite guardian lions...

Paire de chiens de Fô en bois laqué rouge. Cette paire de sculptures représente des créatures protectrices symboliques issues de la tradition impériale chinoise destinées à protéger ...

Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male with front paw resting on pierced ball, decorated in overglaze en...

Chinese art is rich in symbolism. Since Chinese is a language with many homophones, with the sound of a word sounding much like the sound of a concept or series of words, it has give...

A very nice pair of vintage Chinese hand carved hard wood foo dogs or bookends which I believe are made from elm, rosewood or another type of hardwood, circa 1950s.

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19/20th Cent) carved and painted monumental seated foo dogs with colored glass trim

Chinese turquoise-colored porcelain foo dogs from circa 1880 are exquisite examples of traditional Chinese ceramic art.

Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male with front paw resting on pierced ball, decorated in overglaze en...

The places on the castings where one would not normally polish ( eg. the underside, the back and neck area) are fairly rough to the touch in keeping with their age These are a su...

Dimensions: Male: 11 W x 7.4 D x 7.4 H inches, weighing 4.1 Kg Female: 10.4 W x 5.8 D x 7 H inches, weighing 3.75 Kg Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese foo dogs...

Made in China in the 19th Century. All 4 foo dogs are in good antique condition with some traces of time.

An antique Chinese pair of carved guardian lions, or Foo Dogs, fashioned from celadon-green serpentine jade.

In these matching pair of male and female lion/foo dogs with curling mane and bulging eyes, the female holding its cub beneath one paw; the male with an embroidered ball.

1.6in(D) x 2.8in(W) x 5.8in(H) are the dimensions of the taller foo lion/dog; the paw of one lion is resting on a rock; the paw of the other lion is resting on a ball

Beautifully decorated in the Majolica style green, yellow and aubergine glaze. Chinese Foo Dogs Imperial guardian lions, commonly known as Foo Dogs.

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Robin's Egg Foo Dogs on Stands, circa 1890

Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We haven't seen another pair quite like them.

Impressive and quite rare Pair of Hand Carved Giltwood Hardwood hanging Wall Carvings of Chinese origin, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Each beautiful carving depicts a bi...

Removed Antique Asian Cabinet Doors. Heavily worn corners and edges, missing finish. One door has only a single hinge remaining. W 14 5/8 x H 26 5/8 x D 2 in.

High quality Chinese export porcelain, chine de commande. Qianlong, c. 1740-1750 Of octagonal form; decorated in famille verte and famille rose enamels, bianco-sopra-bianco, and go...

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.

China, circa 1900 or earlier. Chinese art is rich in symbolism.