Threshold Guardian
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on all fours with curly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on all fours with curly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
threshold of a grand home or sacred space. Set by the front door or tucked within the garden, this fu dog
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
durable materials like bronze or stone and are presented in pairs to flank either side of a threshold
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent protectors and are traditionally placed at the thresholds of sacred spaces, such as homes, temples
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This marvelous polychrome carved wooden statuette represents a Buddhist temple guardian, Guandi or
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Tibetan Traveler's Table with Face of Glory, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
fearsome guardian of thresholds and sacred spaces. He holds two lotus blossoms in his mouth, a symbol of
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of fu dogs sit at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Hermes Pompeian Red Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
Latin brother. The bringer of luck, in Homer’s words, the guide and guardian, Ermes presides over paths
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ermes Celadon Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
Latin brother. The bringer of luck, in Homer’s words, the guide and guardian, Ermes presides over paths
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ermes Yellow Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
Latin brother. The bringer of luck, in Homer’s words, the guide and guardian, Ermes presides over paths
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Located in Milano, IT
sculptures of these magnificent creatures, imbuing these sacred spaces with a palpable sense of guardian
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
High quality Italian green sideboard by Pierluigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli, Mobilifico Colli
Located in Milano, IT
their own personal brass key, are like the pages of an ancient book, guardians of secrets and treasures
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History
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H 19 in W 33.5 in D 27.25 in
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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H 24 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in
18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European carved stone lion garden statue from the 18th century. This antique sculpture from Europe has been hand-carved in the image of a male lion, with long, wavy mane and restin...
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Antique 18th Century European Statues
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Stone
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
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Chinese Fine Large Antique Bronze Year Of The Dragon , Qing Dynasty
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese huge antique bronze "4-clawed" dragon- fine quality, late Qing dynasty, 1900
Quality: finely cast details head, flame, eyes, tail, scales, and four (4) claws, and scales....
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Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China.
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion,...
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Gesso, Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square base. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this stone sculpture features a guar...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues
Materials
Stone
H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
Ancient Greek Hellenistic Bronze Statuette of Satyr
Located in London, GB
Beautifully cast statuette of a satyr, Greek, Hellenistic Period, 3rd-2nd Century BC, solid cast bronze
The present work is a wonderful example of the finest Hellenistic style. The ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Figurative Sculpt...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and ya...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
KING OF THE MUSEUM
Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy
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Pinecone Cast Stone Finial
Located in New York, NY
Pinecone cast stone finial. Vintage cast stone garden ornament finial in the form of an inverted pinecone or pineapple on socle base. Some small losses to out-turned leaves above bas...
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Vintage 1930s American Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3.5" deep x 4.75" wide. #...
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Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road.
Here they ...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues
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Stone
H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Located in Dayton, OH
32" Chinese concrete male foo dog Guardian lion statue sculpture Fu Feng Shui
The perfect compliment to any doorway or garden setting. This male foo dog will bring you joy everyda...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Concrete
Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European pair of Foo Dogs from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of guardian lions from Europe, created of cast-stone, feature each dog in side-sitting position with expressi...
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Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
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A Large Gilt Bronze Makara Finials, Tibet, Late 17th Early 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
of the god of the ocean, Varuna. Makara are considered guardians of gateways and thresholds
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Antique Late 17th Century Timorese Sculptures and Carvings
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Bronze, Ormolu
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on all fours with curly
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carv...
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on all fours with curly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
materials like bronze or stone and are presented in pairs to flank either side of a threshold. While their
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
thresholds of sacred spaces, such as homes, temples, and tombs. Dated to the mid-19th century, the lions are
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Petite Japanese Cast Iron Guardian Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
entryways and thresholds of sacred spaces for centuries. With miniature form, this pair of petite cast iron
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
fearsome guardian of thresholds and sacred spaces.
The remaining eight motifs are each of the ribbon-clad
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Copper
'Watcher' Unique Cabinet from Egli Design
By Egle Mieliauskiene
Located in London, GB
'Watcher'
The guardian of your home and all that you treasure. He sits on your threshold
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Ziricote
Pair of Chinese Sancai Altar Fu Dogs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
- they're actually benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, pair of fu dog lions are
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Mythological Figures
Located in New York, NY
carved limestone threshold guardians portraying mythological over-sized felines being attacked by small
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21st Century and Contemporary European Statues
SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
these guardians originates from China . The Chinese word for Buddha is Fo, which led to the original
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Silver Leaf
Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The name given to these guardians originates from China . The Chinese word for Buddha is Fo, which led
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
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Iron, Silver Leaf
Last chance clearance sale. Balinese Winged Lion Guardian Indonesian Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
, carved in very hard, dense wood.
A winged lion (called a singha) temple or palace guardian. Bali
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20th Century Balinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
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Threshold Guardian For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal threshold guardian for your home. A threshold guardian — often made from stone, limestone and metal — can elevate any home. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage threshold guardian now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the threshold guardian you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A threshold guardian is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made threshold guardian over the years, but those crafted by Les First, Pier Luigi Colli and Mobilifico Colli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Threshold Guardian?
Prices for a threshold guardian start at $144 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $1,580.
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