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What is the meaning of foo dogs?
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What 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, 2022
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Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair of Saffron and Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Saffron and Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,250 / set
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$4,000 / set
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$4,000 / set
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese bronze Foo dogs, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Porcelain White & Gold Foo Dogs
By Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in New York, NY
Ornate ceramic sculptures with detailed faces, mouths, bodies, and paws. All four Foo Dogs are male with a front paw on a ball. Each of the gold and white foo dogs measures 8” W x 14...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Japonisme Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,200 / set