Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese

Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese

$68.00
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Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
  • Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese
Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese

Foo Dogs Set: Hand-Painted Guardian Lions, Mid-Century Nodders (1950s) Chinese

$68.00
$68.00 $88.00
A charming and highly collectible mid-century set of three hand-painted Chinese Guardian Lions, often affectionately referred to as Foo Dogs.

These delightful nodding figures date to the 1950s-1960s export period and retain their original paper presentation boxes marked "China." Each piece features vibrant hand-applied color, expressive detailing, and spring-mounted tails that create gentle movement β€” a whimsical touch that makes them especially engaging in display.

Traditionally, Guardian Lions symbolize protection, prosperity, and strength. While these are mid-century decorative export pieces rather than antique temple carvings, they remain a wonderful representation of cultural symbolism and vintage craftsmanship.

Their bold yellow glaze, red accents, and turquoise detailing make them particularly striking against neutral interiors or layered bookshelves.

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πŸ“ Details

β€’ Set of three
β€’ Origin: China
β€’ Circa: 1950s-1960s
β€’ Hand painted composition material
β€’ Spring mounted tails
β€’ Original vintage boxes included

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