Antique and vintage Chinese fo / foo / fu / temple dogs

Chinese foo dogs, also known as Chinese guardian lions or Imperial guardian lions, are a traditional mythical symbol of protection in Chinese culture. They are usually made as pairs and the male is depicted as a lion with a ball, while the female has a cub under its paw. They are often placed at the entrance of homes, temples, and government buildings. The origins of the foo dog can be traced back to ancient China, where they were believed to have protective powers. They were also used in imperial palaces, tombs, and government buildings. They were also used as a symbol of power, strength, and good luck. Over time, the foo dog has become a popular decorative item and a symbol of Chinese culture.
The Japanese equivilent is "shi shi".

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A pair of large blue glazed Chinese foo lions, height 49.5 cm

Blue Chinese Foo Lions, 49.5 cm height

A pair of large blue glazed Chinese foo lions, height 49.5 cm

A pair of blue glazed Chinese temple dogs, height 42 cm

Blue Glazed Chinese Temple Dogs (42cm)

A pair of blue glazed Chinese temple dogs, height 42 cm

Large pair of vintage Chinese green glazed foo lions on…

Vintage Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions on Pedestals (50cm)

Large pair of vintage Chinese green glazed foo lions on pedestals, height 50 cm

Chinese Shi Shi dog ornaments, pair of silver and enamel…

Chinese Shi Shi dog ornaments, pair of silver and enamel playful protective silver wire work Fu dogs on stands, marked silver to base, length 9 cm

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure, depicted seated on top of fo…

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure, depicted seated on top of fo dog, holding fo dog in his left hand, mark to base, height 21 cm

Tibetan gilt metal, coral, turquoise, glass and bone multi arm…

Tibetan gilt metal, coral, turquoise, glass and bone multi arm deity, with pierced surrounded, depicted with three eyes and multiple arms with attributes, with attendant and dog of fo below, flanked by two bone figural panels (probably later), on a…

A large Chinese carved ivory three section tower, raised on…

A large Chinese carved ivory three section tower, raised on three legs with ball and claw feet and dragon faces to the top, the bottom section carved with a phoenix carrying deities in a forest to one side, the other side with musicians amongst the forest…

A pair of larger blue glazed Chinese foo lions, height 31.5 cm

A pair of larger blue glazed Chinese foo lions, height 31.5 cm

A pair of 19th century Chinese bronze fu dogs, raised on custom…

A pair of 19th century Chinese bronze fu dogs, raised on custom wood stands, height 22 cm.

An antique Chinese carved marine ivory Foo dog ornament,…

Antique Chinese Carved Marine Ivory Foo Dog Ornament, 19th/20th Century

An antique Chinese carved marine ivory Foo dog ornament, 19th/20th century, 3 cm high, 4.5 cm long

Pair of Chinese gilt bronze figure groups, depicting Guan Yin…

Pair of Chinese gilt bronze figure groups, depicting Guan Yin seated with a downwards gaze, holding a flower and make a hand gesture, one depicted seated on an elephant the other seated on a fo dog, six character mark to base, height 28 cm (2)