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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
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Chinese foo dogs concrete statue guardians lions stone garden 32" These stone foo dogs
Category

Late 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Chinese Fu-Lions Statues
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive Chinese ceramic Fu-lion statues, with very good feature impressions 20th century.. H. 41
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20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Fu-Lions Statues
Pair of Chinese Fu-Lions Statues
H 41 in W 16 in D 21 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Stone

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Concrete

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Stone Garden Sculpture inspired in Guardian Lion Foo Dogs from Chinese Culture
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20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Green Glazed Garden Seat with Floral Motifs on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period garden seat from the 19th century, with green glaze, pierced top and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates A stunning pair of Door plates, they
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs
H 22 in W 22 in D 14 in
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) antique Chinese architectural elements with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from solid limestone, these mythical figures are qilin, hybrid creatures from Chinese
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

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
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
focal point, placed inside or outside, as a garden ornament, replacing your foo dogs, guardian lions
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
(Imperial Guardian Lion / Chinese Foo Dog), is an extraordinarily rare and unusual form, having large
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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Ceramic

Large Heavy Chinese Cast Gilt Bronze Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large and heavy Chinese gilt bronze squat form jardiniere / planter. Amazing details with foo lion
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Antique Annamese Green Glazed Ceramic Garden Seat on Shaped Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
, particularly in the Annam province, an area heavily influenced - and once ruled by - China, the garden seat is
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Limestone Pedestals
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Chinese carved limestone architectural drum form pedestals, Qing Dynasty, mid 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Stone

Antique Annamese Green and Brown Glazed Ceramic Garden Seat on Shaped Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
- and once ruled - China. This garden stool, which was also used as a pedestal for a garden planter
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Ceramic

2 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Chinese nesting planters / jardinieres / cachepots. Made of brass featuring
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Style Blue and White Ceramic Foo Lion Garden Stools / Tables - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Chinese Export style hand painted ceramic blue and white garden stools or side
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

3 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
Three vintage Chinese nesting planters / jardinieres / cachepots. Made of brass featuring round
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

4 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage Chinese nesting planters / jardinieres / cachepots. Made of brass featuring round
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

3 Vintage Chinese Hammered Brass Nesting Foo Dog Planters Jardinieres Cachepots
Located in Dayton, OH
Three vintage Chinese nesting planters / jardinieres / cachepots with original box. Made of brass
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
around his neck indicates that he's been domesticated. Also known as shizi, fu dog lions such as this
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
H 17 in W 7 in D 8 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Jade

Greg Wyatt, Modern, Massive Bronze Sculpture, 1996 Olympics, Women Athletes
By Greg Wyatt
Located in Stamford, CT
) – Elizabethan Garden of the Fger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C. * 'Schars' Lion' (2004) – Cumbia
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1990s American Modern Statues

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Rare 19th Century French Doors with Capriccio Oil Painting and Chinoiserie Verso
Located in Dallas, TX
fountain is seen in the foreground, with a couchant lion cascading water to the basin below. Various
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Doors and Gates

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
, or Chinese guardian lions, are fun accents for any coffee table or bookcase. Each piece was
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Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
the powerful beastly bodies. The Foo Dog lions are important Chinese mythical animals and symbols of
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20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
dog lion. Also known as shizi, fu lions such as this were traditionally placed beside the entrance or
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Very Good Quality Large Chinese Lidded Jars / PAIR
Located in Dallas, TX
to garden seats, and foo lion mask handles at the neck, panels depicting a royal surrounded by royal
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Dutch Delftware Earthenware Kraak Charger 'Lion of Juda', 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
in Chinese Transitional style with the so called 'Lion of Juda' in a garden landscape. Flower scrolls
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
hair and a lively expression. Also known as shizi, fu dog lions such as this were traditionally placed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
H 11.75 in W 5 in D 9.75 in
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
. Also known as shizi, fu dog lions such as this were traditionally placed beside the entrance or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
H 12.75 in W 5.5 in D 9 in
Delft Delftware Dish Wanli Lion Chinaman Dutch Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. In original condition. Painted in the Chinese 'Wanli' style. The centre painted with a large lion
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Dogs, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of limestone Fu dogs once protected a grand courtyard home in 19th century, China
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Unusual Dutch Delftware Earthenware Kraak Charger 'Lion of Juda'
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
in Chinese Transitional style with the so called 'Lion of Juda' in a garden landscape. Flower scrolls
Category

Antique 17th Century European Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
accompany ritual ancestor worship. Also known as shizi, pairs of fu dog lions are believed to be benevolent
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
Located in Haarlem, NL
Clover or quartreform shaped mid-19th century Chinese canton export tea caddy in gold lacquered
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies

Materials

Pewter

Pair Chinese Blue and White Covered Jars Hand Painted Qing Dynasty Circa 1880
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of hand painted blue and white Chinese porcelain jars was made in the late Qing Dynasty
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Located in SANTA FE, NM
kingdom of heaven. Pairs of foo dogs guard the entrances to Chinese palaces, temples and even garden gates
Category

Early 20th Century Qing More Art

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Carved Marble Fu Dog Panels
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of exquisitely-carved marble garden plaques features two fu dogs playing with ribbons
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Carved Marble Fu Dog Panels
Carved Marble Fu Dog Panels
H 35 in W 23 in D 8 in
Pair of Blanc De Chine Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in Morristown, NJ
with garden florals and figures in low relief. Decorative elements also include lion mask and ring
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
-dynasty palace. On the upper compartment is a quiet scene of women and children promenading in the garden
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
H 96 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique garden lantern collection Stone lanterns, Ishidoro were introduced to Japan via Korea and China
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Pair of Sauce Tureens Flying Bird Pattern England Circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
garden with exquisite leaves and beautiful flowers. The pattern showcases the exceptional and enduring
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Soup Tureens

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Agra Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
the central medallion’s axis illuminate this flower garden. The marsala field is covered in flowers
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Early 20th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Agra Rug
Antique Agra Rug
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W 127.96 in L 179.53 in
Beyond the Cerulean Skies - Large Original Minimalist Colorful Artwork
By Peter Kuttner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Los Angeles, CA Studio E Gallery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2020 Grace Renee Gallery, Cave Creek, AZ
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Tissue Paper

Early Japanese Satsuma Antique Vase
By Satsuma
Located in Atlanta, GA
shows a group of robed figures in a garden setting with a lion and three tigers. A transparent overall
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Poster of Brice Marden's studio (hand signed by Brice Marden) Nan Goldin photo
By Brice Marden
Located in New York, NY
multipart works, which he has described as his “summation paintings.” Among them is The Propitious Garden of
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2010s Minimalist Abstract Prints

Materials

Pencil, Lithograph, Offset

Our Hangout I - Original Boho Minimalist Abstract Landscape Balloon Artwork
By Peter Kuttner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gallery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2021 Soaring, Grace Renee Gallery, Carefree, AZ 2020 Mini Show, McVarish
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Our Hangout II - Original Abstract Hot Air Balloon Nostalgic Painting
By Peter Kuttner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gallery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2021 Soaring, Grace Renee Gallery, Carefree, AZ 2020 Mini Show, McVarish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

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Chinese Garden Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese garden lion you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, ceramic and marble, every Chinese garden lion was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese garden lion — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each Chinese garden lion bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Chinese Garden Lion?

Prices for a Chinese garden lion can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $264 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,200.
Questions About Chinese Garden Lion
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    The Chinese garden stool is a round, barrel-shaped stool with a circular seat. Inspired by traditional drums, these stools often feature decorative elements simulating actual drumheads, such as a ring of faux nails at each end.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Yes! Chinese garden stools are a popular décor item and can be easily found in contemporary, vintage and antique versions. They are also known as drum stools.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    No. Antique Chinese garden stools should be hand painted. Some antique English garden stools will have blue and white transfer decoration as do many modern and reproduction garden stools.