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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
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian chalkware painted sculpture / statue in the shape of a Chinese guardian lion / foo
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 14 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
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
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
Temple Lions:
Chinese guardian lions are a traditional Chinese ornament.
The concept originated and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Qing Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
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
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions
Located in Essex, MA
Brightly painted with a male and female foo dog or Buddhistic lion one holding a ball for the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Limestone
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Marble
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
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 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
Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Located in Paris, FR
patina. Each oil lamp rests on four legs toppd by a Foo dog. Foo Dogs or Chinese guardian lions are a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
mythical creatures, also referred to as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions, are not only
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
called foo dogs or fu dogs.
Foo dogs were originally displayed outdoors. These Chinese guardian lions
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") statues are frequently seen in Chinese architecture, and
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and White Delft Large Lidded Baluster Vase
By Delft
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, dish-shaped lid is topped with a hand-painted 'foo dog', or Imperial Chinese guardian lion, and four
Category
20th Century Dutch Vases
Materials
Earthenware
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
.
The lid of the jar features a foo dog, also known as a "Chinese guardian lion" or "lion of Buddha
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese "Guardian Foo Lion" resin sculpture on a black wood plinth.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
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
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
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
Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues
Materials
Stone
Chinese Imperial Foo Dog, 18th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
, clouds, shrubs, tree branches and the indomitable guardian lion, also known as Buddha's dog or foo dog
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
By Aerozon
Located in North Miami, FL
Chinoiserie motifs popularized in German Art Déco. Molded as a chinese guardian lion (or 'foo dog') with head
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
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
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 15 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
quadrants that represent the four winds, or four heavenly directions. The blue lions represent guardians of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian ...
Materials
Wool
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
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
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
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Porcelain
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
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
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
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
No Reserve
H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered blanket chest from the 20th century, with gilt décor depicting guardian
Category
20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
depicting guardian lions, calligraphy, scrolling clouds and bats, as well as yellow fabric lining and iron
Category
20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Chinese Lidded Altar Vase with Green Celadon Glaze and Guardian Lion Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese altar lidded vase from the mid 20th century with green celadon glaze, guardian
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings. Born
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues
Materials
Stone
H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
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
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 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
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with gilded bat, guardian lions and cloud motifs
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
H 14 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Located in New York, NY
rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompanying pup, climbing
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Jade
Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Pair of vintage Chinese pewter guardian lions, in fierce sitting pose, with copper accents for
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Pewter
18th Century Chinese Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This ancient stone guardian lion shizi was carved by hand out of a single block of limestone. The
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
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
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood daybed from the 19th century, with carved foo dog guardian
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Bamboo, Elm
H 27.5 in W 79.5 in D 30.5 in
Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
.
The form of the traditional Chinese guardian lions became standardized during the Ming dynasty to
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 37.41 in
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
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 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
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese guardian lion for your home. Each Chinese guardian lion for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, ceramic and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese guardian lion, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Chinese guardian lion bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Chinese Guardian Lion?
A Chinese guardian lion can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $229 and the highest can go for as much as $180,000.
Questions About Chinese Guardian Lion
- 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.
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