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Pair of Soapstone Buddhist Lions
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of soapstone Buddhist lions
Each finely carved seated on its haunches with a fierce
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Chinese 'blanc-de-chine' 'Buddhist Lion' Joss Stick Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Chinese 'blanc-de-chine' 'Buddhist Lion' joss stick holders
probably Qing dynasty
Each
Category
20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
Antique 1680s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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 Pottery
Materials
Pottery
19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
lid. The lid has pierced decorative panels with pine trees and a bold Buddhist lion finial for lifting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Chinese Pair Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Buddhist Lion Joss Stick Holders
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique Chinese Kangxi porcelain famille verte Buddhist Lion joss stick holders
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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H 5.12 in W 2.96 in D 2.17 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
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
lacquer table-form stands.
This pair of lions and attendants portray Buddhist lions, and would have
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 48.75 in W 26.25 in D 12 in
Chinese Bronze Bell Shaped Censer Mounted With Buddhistic Lions
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Chinese bronze censer of bell shape mounted with two Buddhist lions probably Ming 1368
Category
Antique 16th Century Asian Ming Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fine Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Fine Chinese Jade Snuff bottle
Qing Dynasty
finely carved in low relief with a Buddhist lion
Category
20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Jade
Chinese famille rose vase lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
confronting Buddhist lion handles, the two panels depicting court scenes.
Dimensions
Height 31.5 Inches
Width
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
A Chinese amethyst carved censor and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Located in London, GB
with a pair of dragon mask handles, raised on three paw feet, the domed cover surmounted by a Buddhist
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Amethyst
Balinese Polychrome and Gilt Wood Sculpture of a Winged Lion
Located in Amsterdam, NL
mixed with the Hindu-Buddhists lion, which is an avatar of Vishnu. On Bali in addition, it can often be
Category
Early 20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Baluster Vases in Nanjing Crackle Glaze
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
sections depict dignitaries and army chiefs, flanked by dragons and Buddhist lions in relief. The vases are
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Group of Chinese Rose Quartz Carvings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, each face carved with an animal mask, the domed cover similarly decorated and surmounted by a Buddhist
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Canton Baluster Porcelain Antique Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
flowers against a gilded background, with chilong applied to the shoulders and Buddhist lion handles.
Now
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Cloisonné Vase with Lid Flower Decoration China circa 1950
Located in Milan, Italy
century. The domed lid with finial in the shape of a seated Buddhist lion overlooks the lid and the
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th or Early 20th C. Carved Jade Urn
Located in Hudson, NY
of Buddhist lions or mythical beasts conjoined back to back resting upon clawed feet. The body of the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Urns
Materials
Jade
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
nirmanakaya Buddha forms. The lion in India art is represented in Tibetan Buddhist art as the Snow Lion. The
Category
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
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
Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
with a Buddhist lion finial.
10" high x 6" wide x 6" deep
The shape of this piece, which appears
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Buddhist Bronze Protector Deity Statue Door Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Buddhist protector deity statue bronze heavy, ornate, symbolic, fertility symbol door
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
elephant (to symbolize the great power of Buddhist practice in overcoming all obstacles) with hands clasped
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
H 26 in W 28.5 in D 7.5 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
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture.
Jade, probably 18th Century.
5 x 20 cm.
Good
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
its original ears and tongue and removable Buddhist knob. The lion does not seem to have any
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Located in Stamford, CT
common to see a pair of theses mythical lions guarding the gate of a Thai Buddhist temple. The Singha
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Guardian Haitai Lion Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties
Located in seoul, KR
in China, particularly noted for its contributions to Buddhist art. Pottery figures from this era
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of magnificent Chinese Stone Lion Statuary. They are hand carved from marble stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Stone
Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722
Located in Torino, IT
ease on a standing lion, wearing long flowing robes.
China, Kangxi Kingdom 1661-1722.
The carved and
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
H 17.92 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Monumental Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Figures of Guan Yin and Lion
Located in New York, NY
common theme in Buddhist and Taoist philosophy.
Sancai glazed figures of Guan Yin and lion are highly
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
H 44 in W 28 in D 15 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
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 25.99 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
. Crafted circa 1870, this masterpiece depicts a serene scene of Kannon gracefully seated atop a Foo Lion
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
H 8.67 in W 4.93 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
as Simhanada, or the Lion's Roar. Lions feature prominently in Buddhist iconography, symbolizing the
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
H 11.75 in W 8 in D 5 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
H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 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
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
H 2.37 in W 1.66 in D 1.11 in
19th Century Indian sofa
Located in Delft, NL
have beautiful scenes of Buddhist Gods, animals and floral decor. On top of the chairs figures of Sadhu
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Furniture
Materials
Coconut
19th Century Indian armchairs
Located in Delft, NL
coconut wooden chairs have beautiful scenes of Buddhist Gods, animals and floral decor. On top of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Furniture
Materials
Coconut
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Sheridan, CO
Large Chinese Foo lion. Predominantly green glaze with golden yellow detail attributed to Tang
Category
Antique 1820s Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Qianlong Chinese Porcelain Pre Bencharong Fencai Plate Flowers, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with Norasingha, where Norasingha was a minor Buddhist deity-part man, part lion and part deer
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.86 in Dm 10.56 in
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
Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar with Flowers Black, 18/19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with Norasingha, where Norasingha was a minor Buddhist deity-part man, part lion and part deer
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, Region of Hadda, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
at the front.
His turban secured on one side by a small image of a roaring lion. The lion may be
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Hellenistic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stucco
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
, qilin, and Buddhist worshipers in meditation. The lid is topped with a lion fu dog protector to guard
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
, qilin, and Buddhist worshipers in meditation. The lid is topped with a lion fu dog protector to guard
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
lion dogs or foo dogs.
In Chinese culture, two lions are placed in front of a building to guard its
Category
Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool
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
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs," are beautifully
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Porcelain Pre Bencharong Fencai Plates with Flowers Green, 18/19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, where Norasingha was a minor Buddhist deity-part man, part lion and part deer, residing in the Himaphan
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage Thai Bencharong Lidded Jars, 20th century.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Buddhist imagery on a black background. This porcelain jar and lid form having a raised foot rim and lotus
Category
20th Century Thai Other Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
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
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 77.96 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 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
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Porcelain Bencharong Bowl for the Thai Market, 18th century.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Buddhist imagery on a black background. This classic porcelain bowl form having a raised narrow foot rim
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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 Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique colored glaze ceramic lion statuary are hand made and hand carved
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Traveling Altar Aizen Myoo or Ragaraja King of Wisdom Funno Son
Located in Atlanta, GA
halo of Aizen Myōō, the Wisdom King of Passion, symbolize how, in Buddhist practice, the violent
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood
H 9.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.75 in
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