Temple Dogs

Pair of stylised temple lions or Foo dogs on plinths. The wooden plinths are covered in flocked velvet and have an egg and dart surround to each face.

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...

***Autumn SALE*** A very harmonious and calming piece, this rug used to grace the monks’ sitting rows in a Buddhist temple. Two pairs playing fo-dogs on a field of scrolling lotus f...

On top of the pillars are carved temple lions (fo-dogs), which typically sit outside a temple as guardians.

A large and impressive pair of Foo dogs featuring striking colorful glazes. The dogs sit on fixed bases.

A large pair of Cambodian temple dog heads (Male and Female) of polychrome painted carved fruitwood. Mounted on painted charcoal coloured plinths, brass feet and fittings. 19th C...

The underground world also came to be conceived of as inhabited by a vast bureaucracy, with kings, judges, torturers, conductors of souls, minor bureaucrats, recording secretaries, s...

The bowl has a pierced border around the top edge and it has very large Temple Dogs Faces one each side, these each have large sturdy ring to allow the bow to be lifted The bowl is ...

A good set of motifs, including Solomon's Temple, dogs, potted flowering plants, squirrels, fir trees, hearts, fruit baskets and birds.

The sculpture has been mounted on a black metal support. These Tibetan temple dogs are symbolic guardians; representing protection, strength, and spiritual significance in Buddhist ...

Notice the playful detail on the statues. Foo dogs are often found near temples, gardens, entrances and homes.

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Pair of bronze cast Foo Dogs on a marble pedestal. The pair will guard your entryway or any space in your home. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intim...

A pair of large bronze Thai temple guardian foo lion dogs These are a very impressive pair of Singha, guardians of the Buddhist temple in Thailand, the dogs are made in bronze and...

a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of stone and are traditional Chinese architectural ornaments, China, circa 1920

Spectacular pair of ceramic hand painted Chinese temple jars with foo dog finials and bronze bases, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measu...

A large pair of unique and very decorative 20th century ceramic Imperial Guardian Lions, commonly known as Foo Dogs. Decorated in the Majolica style bright green and yellow toned ove...

This highly decorative pair of porcelain figures are beautifully modelled with very good detail and depict a pair of Chinese temple Buddhist lions in the classical pose each sitting ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare pair of white marble 18th century Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is a...

Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends. Dimensions: 4" x 3.25" x 6.75" (WIdth x Depth x Height)

These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...

A pair of hand carved rosewood foo dogs or temple guards. The eyes, and teeth are painted.

Pair of hand carved solid Italian marble foo dogs. Chinese Buddhist temples and monasteries have been guarded by these traditional stone guardian lion sculptures for centuries.

Pair of Chinese Export green and yellow glazed foo dogs / temple lion guardian figures, decorated in the Kangxi Qing dynasty taste with Sancai colors, modeled standing attentively.

A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue glazed crackle ceramic, China, unmarked, circa mid-20th century.

Overall an impressive and very decorative Large PAIR of foo dogs or temple lions with fine detail.

Japan an early pair of temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu hand-carved in sandstone.

This is a large and heavy pair of hand carved wood Foo Dogs from a temple or a house large door. They have big large expressive black eyes and are showing their dogtooths.

They are often found guarding the entrances of temples, shrines, and palaces. Foo dogs are mythical lion-like animals that are protectors.

These guardian dogs, also called temple lions, always comes in a pairs and stand to the left and right of entrances.

The dog, in China, is an animal full of symbolism; the one depicted is called shi, which means "lion" or shishi, which means "stone lion", these animals resemble both the Chow Chow b...

Pair of Majestic Chinese gilt brass foo dogs/temple dogs, Late Qing dynasty period, (circa 1880-1910).

This is a pair of large scale foo dogs. They have a Majolica style painted finish that is hand applied, and they are terracotta. They date to the 1960s.

Also known as temple dogs. Each one weighs 10 pounds.

An massive heavy pair of finely hand carved wooden foo dogs / temple dogs in beautifully aged surface with a very pale bleach white washed like color.

Expressive faces with a rich vintage patina on the green turquoise and white glazed finish. Guardian temple dogs are symbols of prosperity and wealth in China represented in pairs.

A nice pair of Chinese Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, carved Soapstone, early 20th century, circa 1920-1930s.

Pair of foo or Fu dogs carved from jade stone. Also known as Chinese foo dogs, Chinese temple dogs, temple lions stone sculpture.

This incredible pair of lifesize Foo or Temple Dogs each superbly hand crafted and glazed.

Impressive pair of well carved Foo dogs or lion statues in the manner and scale of temple carvings.

Beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise, light blue colored glazed ceramic, China, not marked, circa mid 20th century.

Pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs/Temple Lions. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt gold.

Stunning pair of temple ginger jars featuring fern green and red lotus blossom decoration. Both lidded urns have foo dog or foo lion finials with expressive faces. Each having a "Da ...

A pair of green colored marble foo dogs sculptures, book ends or decorative objects. Nice addition to any room.

A very nice pair of vintage, pink raw marble ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!

Offered is a pair of vintage or antique Chinese Food Dog figures. Features two dogs with their mouths open in slightly different manners. In good condition with some slight crazing a...

The carvings are most likely from a Japanese temple interior. Komainu or Shishi (shisa), often referred to as lion-dogs in the West, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures eithe...

These are a good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a male and female pair, sitting on rectangular plinths, one with a puppy under one paw an...

These are a very good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a male and female pair, sitting on rectangular plinths, one with a puppy under one p...

These are a good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a male and female pair, sitting on rectangular plinths, the larger one with a puppy unde...

These are a very good pair of Chinese Export, blue and white porcelain foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a male and female pair, sitting on rectangular pli...

But I mean very early because around the 9th century they began appearing outside guarding temples. Most Lion Dogs come in pairs. One male and one female.

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...

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

Amazing set of four Chinese Shiwan pottery figures depicting immortal gods or dieties. Beautifully glazed and made on a large scale with fascinating facial expressions and eyes. Four...

Wall fountain made of hand-chiseled, antique-patinated natural stone with a large rectangular basin. The simple back panel with subtly profiled side elements and a central spout comb...

Antique interior door, lacquered and hand painted in shades of yellow and gold, original and complete with frame, built in the 18th century, from Tuscany, Italy. In excellent conser...

A Chinese jardinière rarely in six colors, hexagonal, China, presumably 19th century. Period: Qing Dynasty Type: Jardinière Medium: Famille rose Size : 17 cm(Height) x 24cm(Mouth Di...

This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand carved porcelain. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainland...

A Japanese festival kimono expertly mounted and displayed in a large acrylic shadow box. This impressive ceremonial garment circa late 19th-early 20th century was made from a thick l...

Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall Message or Call us for details or to reserve... For the finest garden- a spiritual representatio...

A stupendous representation of Ares, half-brother of Athens, son of Zeus and Hera, and the God of War, this sculpture will make a unique and sophisticated addition to a personal coll...

LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century Copy of ancient Renaissance griffins. Impruneta terracotta. Made in Tuscany HEIGHT 73 cm WIDTH 30 cm DEPTH 64 cm WEIGHT 25 kg MANUF...

Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...

An important Khmer bronze Buddhist triad group featuring an image of the Buddha sheltered by a naga, and flanked by the bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara and Prajnaparamita, Angkor Period...