Foo Dogs - Chinese Lions Rugs
In the world of antique Chinese rugs (Ningxia and Peking), the Foo Dog (or Guardian Lion) is a powerful symbol of imperial protection and prosperity. Traditionally depicted in pairs—the male holding a ball representing the world, and the female with a cub representing nurture—these “lions” were believed to guard the thresholds of palaces and temples against negative energy.
A rug featuring Foo Dogs serves as a symbolic “guardian” for the home, combining a bold, sculptural aesthetic with a deep sense of cultural history. These pieces are particularly striking in sophisticated, eclectic interiors where their protective presence and intricate wool-work can truly shine.
Rugs featuring Foo Dogs or Chinese Lions introduce powerful mythological symbolism and majestic design elements into a space. These highly stylized, protective guardian figures traditionally represent prosperity and status, creating a striking focal point defined by ancient Asian artistry. Discover more about the Foo Dogs Chinese Lions design motif and its rich history.
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Rare Early 18th Century Antique Foo Dog Chinese Square Ningxia Carpet
$375,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21376Rug sizes: 12 ft 8 in x 13 ft 4 in (3.86 m x 4.06 m) -
Antique Chinese Lions Food Dogs Design Square 18th Century Ningxia Rug
$148,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18355Rug sizes: 13 ft 6 in x 13 ft 10 in (4.11 m x 4.22 m) -
Vintage Mid Century Red Color Silk Foo Dog Design Chinese Textile
$1,200.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 23837Rug sizes: 2 ft x 2 ft 8 in (0.61 m x 0.81 m) -
Large Size Bird Of Paradise Foo Dog Design Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug
$30,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23571Rug sizes: 11 ft x 15 ft (3.35 m x 4.57 m) -
Room Size Antique Ivory Chinese Food Dog Design Peking Animal Rug
$10,200.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23001Rug sizes: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (2.44 m x 2.90 m) -
Light Ivory Color Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Ningxia Area Rug
$14,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25898Rug sizes: 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft 6 in (1.98 m x 2.59 m) -
Allover Geometric Wool Antique 1920s Ivory Beige Cream White Rectangle Hand Knotted Pile Large Rug
$27,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25750Rug sizes: 11 ft x 18 ft (3.35 m x 5.49 m) -
Wool Rectangle Geometric Medallion 1900s Antique Coral / Salmon Pink Hand Knotted Pile Rug
$14,100.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25660Rug sizes: 7 ft 10 in x 9 ft 9 in (2.39 m x 2.97 m) -
Antique Chinese – Peking Oversized Wool Ivory Rug
$98,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25550Rug sizes: 12 ft x 23 ft 3 in (3.66 m x 7.09 m) -
Wool Ivory Chinese Antique Room Size – Peking 1920s Rectangle Knotted Rug
$12,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25537Rug sizes: 9 ft 9 in x 12 ft 2 in (2.97 m x 3.71 m) -
Antique Chinese Ningxia Foo Dog Design Hallway Runner Rug
$8,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25465Rug sizes: 2 ft 4 in x 7 ft 2 in (0.71 m x 2.18 m) -
Luxurious Silk Pile Antique Ivory Artistic Chinese Foo Dog Design Rug
$8,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25315Rug sizes: 4 ft x 7 ft (1.22 m x 2.13 m) -
Antique Chinese Tibetan Square Wool Red Rug
$2,700.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25314Rug sizes: 1 ft 2 in x 2 ft (0.36 m x 0.61 m) -
Antique Chinese – Tibetan Knotted Rug
$11,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23529Rug sizes: 7 ft 10 in x 9 ft 4 in (2.39 m x 2.84 m) -
Antique Chinese – Peking Ivory 1880s Wool Rug
$39,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23398Rug sizes: 9 ft 2 in x 11 ft 8 in (2.79 m x 3.56 m) -
Antique Large Chinese – Ningxia Knotted Rug
$110,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23066Rug sizes: 12 ft 6 in x 18 ft 2 in (3.81 m x 5.54 m) -
Antique Floral Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Yellow 1700s Square Rug
$675,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22747Rug sizes: 17 ft x 18 ft (5.18 m x 5.49 m) -
Antique Chinese – Peking China – Peking Knotted Rug
$5,900.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22730Rug sizes: 2 ft 4 in x 5 ft 2 in (0.71 m x 1.57 m) -
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Yellow Square Rug
$5,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22578Rug sizes: 2 ft x 2 ft 3 in (0.61 m x 0.69 m) -
Navy Blue Antique Foo Dog Pattern Hand Knotted Chinese Wool Pile Rug
$23,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22508Rug sizes: 6 ft 3 in x 8 ft 6 in (1.91 m x 2.59 m) -
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Foo Dog Design Ningxia Coral Rug
$5,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22193Rug sizes: 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft (1.37 m x 1.83 m) -
Small Round Antique Coral Chinese Dragon Design Ningxia Rug
$5,750.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22188Rug sizes: 4 ft x 4 ft (1.22 m x 1.22 m) -
Worn Distressed Antique Shabby Chic Mid 19th Century Chinese Foo Dog Rug
$9,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22090Rug sizes: 6 ft 8 in x 8 ft 9 in (2.03 m x 2.67 m) -
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Design Red Saddle Horse Cover Rug
$4,700.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22022Rug sizes: 2 ft 4 in x 4 ft 4 in (0.71 m x 1.32 m) -
Antique Chinese – Tibetan Small Scatter Size Wool Ivory Rug
$2,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21926Rug sizes: 3 ft x 5 ft 7 in (0.91 m x 1.70 m) -
Antique Chinese Ningxia Large Room Size Wool Ivory Foo Dog Lion Rug
$41,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21724Rug sizes: 8 ft 2 in x 17 ft 3 in (2.49 m x 5.26 m) -
Antique Chinese – Mongolian Small Scatter Size Wool Brown Rug
$10,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21618Rug sizes: 5 ft 9 in x 7 ft 10 in (1.75 m x 2.39 m) -
Antique Chinese – Ningxia China – Ningxia Knotted Rug
$19,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21506Rug sizes: 4 ft x 6 ft 8 in (1.22 m x 2.03 m) -
Antique Ivory Beige Cream White 1900s Hand Knotted Pile Large Wool Floral Medallion Rectangle Rug
$37,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21426Rug sizes: 12 ft 4 in x 17 ft 2 in (3.76 m x 5.23 m) -
Small Size Ivory Antique Chinese Food Dog Design Ningxia Rug
$10,200.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21026Rug sizes: 5 ft x 7 ft 9 in (1.52 m x 2.36 m) -
Antique Turn of The 19th Century Foo Dog Medallion Chinese Blue Color Ningxia Rug
$8,200.00 Antique RugsSKU: 20978Rug sizes: 4 ft 10 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.47 m x 2.06 m) -
Rare Yellow Square Mid 18th Century Antique Chinese Ningxia Carpet
$75,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 20853Rug sizes: 11 ft 9 in x 12 ft (3.58 m x 3.66 m) -
Rare Mid 18th Century Antique Coral Foo Dog Design Square Chinese Ningxia Rug
$68,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 19984Rug sizes: 11 ft 4 in x 12 ft 4 in (3.45 m x 3.76 m) -
Antique Large Foo Dog Chinese Lion Ningxia Chinese Knotted Rug
$60,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18663Rug sizes: 16 ft 6 in x 18 ft (5.03 m x 5.49 m) -
Antique Blue and Ivory Chinese Ningxia Small Foo Dog Rug
$11,700.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25165Rug sizes: 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 2 in (1.32 m x 1.88 m) -
Antique Ningxia Hallway Runner Wool Beige Rug
$23,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 24118Rug sizes: 5 ft 6 in x 10 ft 7 in (1.68 m x 3.23 m)
