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Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Located in Milano, IT
its proud back.
But it is the lion's head that really catches the eye. Its face is a study in fierce
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Stone
Exceptional Pair of Marble Lions from China with great, old patina, Ming Period
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Pair of Chinese Lions,Mythological Figures,
Good old great patina, and beautiful beige
Category
1680s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Statuary Marble
H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
Located in Milan, IT
, distinguished by an exquisitely drawn lion dog, which is an auspicious symbol of protection and power
Category
1750s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Located in Milan, IT
A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition. A
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Antique Ningxia Chinese Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Ningxia loves peonies, lion dogs and yellow grounds. This rug has all three: rows of colorful
Category
1830s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
the lion in imperial China. Chinese guardian lions are sometimes referred to in English as shishi
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary borderless rug displays two facing, seated fierce lion-dogs guarding a central
Category
1910s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900
Located in New York, NY
symbolism of Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions, originated in
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mandarin nine lion dog carpet. The
polychrome cloud wreath has exuberant, almost Baroque volutes at the
Category
1750s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Chinese Imperial Foo Dog, 18th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This ancient Chinese carpet knotted in the Ningxia area in the 18th century measures 290 × 196 cm
Category
18th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Gold Ningxia Chinese Chair Back Rug
Located in New York, NY
Ningxia specialty. Often gold, as here, they employed familiar motives such as the lion dog above
Category
1910s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Cloisonne Enamel Censer Insence Burner 1900
Located in Portland, OR
censer having a Chinese lion (Shi) to the lid, the body and lid inlaid with floral cloisonne motifs, the
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
H 15 in W 10 in D 8.5 in
Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pictorial Lion Khotan Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique East Turkestan pictorial lion Khotan accent rug handmade during the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Rustic Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Peking Rug with Fortune Symbols in Ivory, Navy, Baby Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Chinese Peking with Lion Dog and Symbols for Fortune, Prosperity, and Long Life. A beautiful
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Ningshia Rug Chinese Peking Silk Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
History
The symbolism of Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Silk
Antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 15 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Chinese Rugs, Circa Date
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 17'10" x 17'10" - 545 x 545 )
Located in New York, NY
Ningxia North Central China
17'10" x 17'10"
Circa 1850
Warp: cotton, off white, handspun, Z-4-S
Category
1840s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
19th Century Oversize Chinese Peking Rug in Ningxia Pattern in Pale Yellow, Pink
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautiful Chinese Peking oversized rug from the late 1800s. The rug has a very unique and
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century Chinese Ningxia Main Hall Carpet ( 12'8''x13'4''- 385 x 405 )
Located in New York, NY
Main Hall Carpet
Ningxia
North Central China
First Half of the 18th century
Measures: 12'8" x 13'4
Category
1720s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Chinese lions, a ball is attached to the left hand, but this is missing.
However, it is a work that is
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wood
Antique Peking Blue & Copper Brown Wool Rug, Rare Kirin Design by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from China in 1900, this antique hand knotted Peking rug embraces iconic elements of
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century Pair of Ningxia Pillar Carpets ( 4' x 6'8" - 122 x 203 )
Located in New York, NY
and Buddhist symbols including a lion dog, deer, conch shell, cloud bands, cloud knots, etc. No side
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Antique Tibetan Dragon Oriental Rug, AS IS
Located in Evanston, IL
tigers, and mythical snow lions share the spotlight with celestial clouds, lotus blossoms, and Buddhist
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wool
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
gold leaf ground in fine handmade frames, Edo period, early 18th century. The Karashishi (Chinese lion
Category
Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 77.96 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 in
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Jade
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they are made from
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many
Category
18th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chinese guardian lions in original condition. The lions are made from wood and were handmade
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wood
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and
Category
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Stone
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wood
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese cast bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions play fighting, late Qing
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Bronze
H 8.25 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty home in China’s Shanxi province. One has a pearl under its foot, and the other has a lion
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the XIX century
Elegant lions of the Quing Dynasty carved in
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty - H 6" x W 3" x L 6"
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Chinese Red and Gilt Buddhistic Lions
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Regal pair of carved wooden Chinese red painted and gilt Buddhistic lions. Each lion is seated atop
Category
1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Etched Brass Jardiniere with Lion Heads
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century Chinese Etched Brass Jardiniere with lion heads and measuring 14" in width, 11
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Brass
19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
lion statues after native dogs for guarding their temples and palaces, as nobody in ancient China had
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Bronze
H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lions of extraordinary quality and casting. Procured from an important New York Collection.
"Chinese
Category
17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Bronze
H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of intricately carved limestone fu lions once protected the entry of a grand courtyard
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Limestone
A highly decorative pair of Chinese pottery Buddhist lions circa 1900.
Located in Central England, GB
An unusual pair of 19th century Chinese hand painted and richly glazed pottery seated Buddhist
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Pottery
Large Pair of Chinese Granite Guardian Lions
Located in Sarasota, FL
Tang Dynasty, 7th /10th. Century. CE
The impressive male and female inward-facing guardian lions
Category
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Granite
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wood
Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
headrest features a guardian lion in pursuit of an embroidered ball, a symbol of love and loyalty. A
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Jade
No Reserve
H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT!
MING DYNASTY
BRONZE LION
INCENSE BURNER!
EXTREMELY RARE!
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 7
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Guardian Lion, late 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese sancai glazed tilework celestial guardian lion, late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty lacquerware vases or urns featuring foo dog or
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Lacquer
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Bronze
Chinese 19th Century Carved Wooden Architectural Panel with Clouds and Lion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty carved wooden architectural panel from the 19th century, with pierced cloudy
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wood
H 78.5 in W 11.5 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Buddhist Lions from the Kangxi Period
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of traditional Chinese Famille Verte male and female Buddhist lions belonging to the Kangxi
Category
1680s Chinese Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this stunning pair of statues representing Chinese guardian lions, also known
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of rusting
Antique foo dogs, also known as "Chinese guardian
lions," carry rich cultural significance
Category
1920s Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pair of Important Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi in ceramic with cracked white enamel
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Lions
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 48.75 in W 26.25 in D 12 in
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Antique Chinese Lions For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique Chinese lions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Chinese lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, ceramic and metal. Antique Chinese lions have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Many antique Chinese lions are appealing in their simplicity, but Europa Antiques produced popular antique Chinese lions that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Chinese Lions?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,025, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $19,500 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Chinese Lions
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese guardian lions are called shishi or stone lions. In English, they are colloquially referred to as lion dogs or foo dogs. Shishi are typically made out of stone. On 1stDibs, find your own stone lions from top sellers around the world.
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
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