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Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Evolving from the Korean tradition of tomb mural painting came the Buddhist practice of “taenghwa
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pigment, Paint, Cotton

Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800
Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800

Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800, c. 1800

H 42 in W 42 in D 1 in
Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Evolving from the Korean tradition of tomb mural painting came the Buddhist practice of “taenghwa
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800
Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800

Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800

H 1 in W 42 in D 42 in
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

H 11 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
statue. Only the sword remained. Gods such as Fudo Myo, who reign as Buddhist guardians, have such
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object
Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object

Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object

H 26.58 in W 3.55 in D 2.96 in
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

H 9 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Japanese Buddhist Priest’s Silk Mantle (kesa) with Guardian King Appliqués
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Buddhist Priest’s Silk Mantle (kesa) with Guardian King Appliqués, dai-e format composed
Category

Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Textiles

Materials

Silk

Japanese Buddhist Priest’s Silk Mantle (kesa) with Guardian King Appliqués
Japanese Buddhist Priest’s Silk Mantle (kesa) with Guardian King Appliqués

Japanese Buddhist Priest’s Silk Mantle (kesa) with Guardian King Appliqués

H 46 in W 83 in D 0.25 in
Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood
Located in New York, NY
Japanese pair of Nio Buddhist temple guardian masks in finely carved and lacquered cypress wood
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood
Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood

Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood

H 14 in W 10 in D 5 in
Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
paint pigments still present. Chinese Buddhist guardian statues made of earthenware and pigments, from
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure
Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure

Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure

H 12.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
shizi, depicted with open jaws and a long mane of flowing curls. Resembling a Buddhist fly whisk, the fu
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850

H 4 in W 10.5 in D 5.75 in
Antique 19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Burmese sculpture of a Buddhist temple / paragoda guard carved from Alabaster. The guards
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Antique 19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian
Antique 19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian

Antique 19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
Chinese Sancai Glazed Buddhist Arhat, Ming Dynasty, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
guardians of Buddhist adherents. Each is represented with a unique disposition, posture, and distinctive
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Chinese Sancai Glazed Buddhist Arhat, Ming Dynasty, c. 1600
Chinese Sancai Glazed Buddhist Arhat, Ming Dynasty, c. 1600

Chinese Sancai Glazed Buddhist Arhat, Ming Dynasty, c. 1600

H 17 in W 14 in D 12.5 in
Guardian Official Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
, particularly noted for its contributions to Buddhist art. Pottery figures from this era often reflect the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Guardian Official Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Guardian Official Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty

Guardian Official Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty

H 11.82 in Dm 4.73 in
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, extremely scarce architectural ornament from a Buddhist temple in Tibet. The solid
Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

H 16.5 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
Guardian Haitai Lion Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties
Located in seoul, KR
This figure represent a guardian haitai. The style of the figurine, with its facial features and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Guardian Haitai Lion Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties
Guardian Haitai Lion Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties

Guardian Haitai Lion Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties

H 9.45 in Dm 3.55 in
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
, the protective temple guardians placed flanking the entrances of Buddhist religious pagodas and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell. Imperial Qing Dynasty
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.

Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.

H 1 in W 11 in D 3 in
Feminist Contemporary Black Leather Metal Figurative Wall Sculpture Guardian 697
Located in New York, NY
Linda Stein, Guardian 697 - Feminist Contemporary Black Leather Metal Figurative Wall Sculpture
Category

2010s Feminist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Feminist Contemporary Black Leather Metal Figurative Wall Sculpture Guardian 697
Feminist Contemporary Black Leather Metal Figurative Wall Sculpture Guardian 697

Linda Stein
Feminist Contemporary Black Leather Metal Figurative Wall Sculpture Guardian 697, 2010

H 78 in W 24 in D 9 in
Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog
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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century
Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century

Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century

H 10.63 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Phenomena Spectrum Guardian by Paul Jenkins, Abstract Expressionist artist
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
Phenomena Spectrum Guardian by Paul Jenkins (1923 - 2012) Acrylic on canvas 76 x 101.5 cm (29 ⁷/₈
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Phenomena Spectrum Guardian by Paul Jenkins, Abstract Expressionist artist
Phenomena Spectrum Guardian by Paul Jenkins, Abstract Expressionist artist

Paul Jenkins
Phenomena Spectrum Guardian by Paul Jenkins, Abstract Expressionist artist, 1970

H 29.93 in W 39.97 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art
Located in Peoria, AZ
" Tall x 7" Wide A BRONZE BUDDHIST LION MING DYNASTY Well cast, standing on all four legs (very rare
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art

H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in
Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This guardian figure represents a fusion of human and beast, a common motif symbolizing protection
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty

Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty

H 4.73 in Dm 8.27 in
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

H 13 in W 10 in D 7 in
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The story of this pair of Thai carved and jeweled wood Singha guardian dogs is as great as the dogs
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Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wool

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues

H 50 in W 20 in D 33 in
Late Edo Nio Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This powerful and extremely rare screen depicts the Nio, Buddhist temple guardians. The screen is split
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late Edo Nio Screen
Late Edo Nio Screen

Late Edo Nio Screen

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H 74.81 in W 66.93 in D 0.79 in
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
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
sitting position. These temple guardians were made in Thailand. Gilt Kneeling Thai Buddhist gatekeeper
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels

Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Stamp. Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases

Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases

H 2.37 in W 1.66 in D 1.11 in
Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana
Located in Chicago, IL
Thangkas are devotional paintings displayed by Buddhists in monasteries, temples, and even their
Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint, Pigment, Fabric

Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana
Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana

Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana, Mid-19th Century

H 41.25 in W 28.75 in D 1.75 in
779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask
Located in New York, NY
Guardian to the Buddhist Temple Superb quality and casting feature a rich dark brown patina
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Masks

Materials

Bronze

779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask
779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask

779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask

H 10.25 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Japanese altar in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)
Located in PARIS, FR
, eight-armed guardian of Buddhist principles. Representedwith feminine features, she is known as one of
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metallic Thread

Japanese altar in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)
Japanese altar in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)

Japanese altar in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)

H 18.11 in W 11.81 in D 10.63 in
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, Buddhist followers may
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Copper

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900

H 9 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Tibetan Traveler's Table with Face of Glory, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Buddhist prayer offerings. The tabletop is elevated by a fretwork front and side panels painted with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Traveler's Table with Face of Glory, c. 1900
Tibetan Traveler's Table with Face of Glory, c. 1900

Tibetan Traveler's Table with Face of Glory, c. 1900

H 12 in W 25.5 in D 12.25 in
Chinese Silk Tassel with Eighteen Luohan Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
the personal disciples of the Buddha and the guardians of Buddhist adherents. From the collection of
Category

20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Resin

Chinese Silk Tassel with Eighteen Luohan Charm
Chinese Silk Tassel with Eighteen Luohan Charm

Chinese Silk Tassel with Eighteen Luohan Charm

H 25 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Antique Thai Teak Blue Hand Painted Chofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Buddhist and Hindu guardian of the temple. Newly painted in blue color (in the last 10-15 years ago
Category

Antique Early 1900s Thai Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique Thai Teak Blue Hand Painted Chofa
Antique Thai Teak Blue Hand Painted Chofa

Antique Thai Teak Blue Hand Painted Chofa

H 44.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
temples. This is an old Japanese stone Buddha made in the Taisho period. Fudo Myo-o is a Buddhist statue
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find
Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find

Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find

H 12 in W 5 in D 5 in
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
conditions Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Thangkas are devotional paintings displayed by Buddhists in monasteries, temples, and even their
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana, c. 1850
Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana, c. 1850

Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana, c. 1850

H 41.25 in W 28.75 in D 1.75 in
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Sheridan, CO
Princes' palaces. They also are the Guardians of Fa (law) in Buddhist realm and stay in front of the
Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

H 31.5 in W 16 in D 18 in
Chinese Eighteen Luohan Walnut Shell Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
figures. The eighteen luohan are the personal disciples of Buddha and the guardians of Buddhist adherents
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Plastic, Walnut

Chinese Eighteen Luohan Walnut Shell Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Chinese Eighteen Luohan Walnut Shell Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

Chinese Eighteen Luohan Walnut Shell Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

H 2.25 in W 1.75 in D 1.5 in
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
beautifully aged patina. circa 1900 Most impressive large scale, likely sculptural corbels from a Buddhist
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

H 30 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern

Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern

H 13.5 in Dm 13.5 in
Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Located in South Burlington, VT
trick others as foxes in folklore often do other stories portray them as faithful guardians, friends
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine
Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine

Japan Rare Hand Carved Stone Inari Fox Kitsune, Old Inari Shrine

H 12 in W 4 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with gold leaf details. Teppanom are a mythological angel and part of the Buddhist tradition in
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture

H 11 in W 7 in D 4 in
Monumental Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Figures of Guan Yin and Lion
Located in New York, NY
power and strength, and is often used as a guardian figure in Chinese mythology. The combination of
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Monumental Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Figures of Guan Yin and Lion
Monumental Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Figures of Guan Yin and Lion

Monumental Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Figures of Guan Yin and Lion

H 44 in W 28 in D 15 in
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
through Buddhist symbolism, statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
Japanese antique stone Buddha "Fudo Myoo"/1700-1800/Edo period/Garden ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
statue called Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a Buddhist statue that has been popular in Japan since ancient
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese antique stone Buddha "Fudo Myoo"/1700-1800/Edo period/Garden ornament
Japanese antique stone Buddha "Fudo Myoo"/1700-1800/Edo period/Garden ornament

Japanese antique stone Buddha "Fudo Myoo"/1700-1800/Edo period/Garden ornament

H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 4.45 in
Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, the Dharma, and the Sangha, the means by which a Buddhist takes spiritual refuge. Painted on the
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Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900
Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900

Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900

H 24 in W 35.5 in D 20.5 in
Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
entrance lighting and guardians and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind

Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind

H 60 in W 40 in D 30 in
Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
buddhist temple lions, beautifully glazed with purple and blue streaks (flambé). We love the opulence of
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

H 25.99 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
Princes' palaces. They also are the Guardians of Fa (law) in Buddhist realm and stay in front of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Stone

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

H 21 in W 8 in D 11 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
centuries AD. They are the lion-dog temple guardians of both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples and have
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century

H 77.96 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 in
Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Located in Houston, TX
Buddhist prayer for the well-being of all sentient beings. Known as a Gau, this portable shrine was used
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Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Copper, Silver

Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine

Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine

H 15.25 in W 13.25 in D 5.75 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
Testament, is also the guardian of the Church. Saint Michael was revered by the military orders of knights
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving

Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving

H 9.75 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏
Located in Amsterdam, NL
beams in a temple so they could serve as guardians of the temple. The last photo is an example of how
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏
Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏

Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏

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H 12.6 in W 8.08 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table
Located in New York, NY
door guardians. In more remote villages open boxes of Triangular shape where used for collecting
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Antique 1890s Thai Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table
19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table

19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table

H 33 in W 20 in D 24 in
Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas, they were conduits to light
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns
Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns

Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns

H 12 in W 7 in D 5 in
Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches

H 104 in W 30 in D 30 in
Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details

Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details

H 18 in W 17 in D 13 in
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Pomona, CA
of Emperors or Princes' palaces. They also are the Guardians of Fa (law) in Buddhist realm and stay
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 27 in W 15 in D 22 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal buddhist guardian for your home. Frequently made of stone, metal and bronze, every buddhist guardian was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a buddhist guardian, we have 217 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer buddhist guardian, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each buddhist guardian bearing folk art, Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Asian Style, Lladro and Kiyoshi Saitō each produced at least one beautiful buddhist guardian that is worth considering.

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Prices for a buddhist guardian start at $88 and top out at $112,500 with the average selling for $2,949.

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