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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

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

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 centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is kno...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

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

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Stone

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

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
Pair of Stone Foo Dogs Candle Holder Garden Statues
Located in Somis, CA
repeated on the saddles. Foo dogs are guardians to protect the house and its wealth. Very heavy
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20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Stone

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

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

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Ceramic

Pair of Monumental Chinese Stone Spirit Way Tigers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
spirit wander too far, these stone guardians served as eternal landmarks to guide the spirit back to its
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

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Limestone

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

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
subtle mineral deposits, exudes an aura of timelessness and reverence. As guardians of temples and
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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

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Sandstone

Greg Wyatt, Modern, Massive Bronze Sculpture, 1996 Olympics, Women Athletes
By Greg Wyatt
Located in Stamford, CT
Republic of China * "Aspire" (2005) Quees Tabe Commission for the Academic and Performing Arts Center, CPCC
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1990s American Modern Statues

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Bronze

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
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Late 20th Century Architectural Elements

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Concrete

Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardian, TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very refined, unusual and important lively modeled pottery statue of guardian, dramatic and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Han Dynasty Statue of Standing Guardian, Oxford TL Test Certificate
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant statue of standing guardian, benevolent facial expression, fine details, Han dynasty
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Antique 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Stone Guardian Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese carved guardian statue used as ship ballast. In the time when great wooden
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

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
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Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of very refined standing pottery statue of guardians, dramatic facial expression, beautiful
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Marble

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

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Wool

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
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A large, finely carved Tang style stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. Depicted with a full-cheeked
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
H 34 in W 16 in D 8 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

ANGEL WITH HEART Signed Lithograph, Guardian Angel, Red Heart, Rainbow Colors
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
winged Pop Art Guardian Angel with gleaming red heart and glowing halo rendered in rich lavender tones
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1990s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
remarkable attention to detail in their facial and bodily features. Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese guardian
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 3.08 in
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
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderful pair of vintage Chinese Foo dog statues converted into small table lamps. These dog
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
H 16.75 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
interior. History Statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of turquoise glazed Chinese Foo dog statues- circa 1880. Foo dogs were actually
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of ancient China, within the resplendent Ming dynasty, a masterpiece was cast in
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century
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H 12.01 in W 6.89 in D 3.15 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
statues, which are placed at the corners of the roof. Chinese roofs are typically of the hip roof type
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Earthenware, Terracotta

Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
large mingqi include statues of warriors, officials, and guardians, which are typically several feet
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
modern or traditional interior. History Statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Vases with Foo Dogs and Inscriptions China, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Qing More Art

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Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Antique Bronze Foo Dog Door Knockers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese Foo Dogs are symbolic, protective statues, designed and sold in pairs. This enduring
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
These guardian statues were traditionally found standing sentry in front of palaces, temples, and
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
H 13 in W 7.5 in D 16 in
Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
, "guardian lions". Unsigned, artist unknown. Chocolate colored soapstone carved statues standing on bases
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
paint pigments still present. Chinese Buddhist guardian statues made of earthenware and pigments, from
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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

Vase. Eartheware with eggplant glazing.
Located in Paris, FR
donate a 7-meter-tall bronze statue entitled Guardian of Peace, to UNESCO on the occasion of the
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Late 20th Century Modern Mixed Media

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Ceramic

Late 19th century Carve Stone Cambodian Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
China, Southeast Asia and Europe acquiring objects to create a complete retirement home for themselves
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Antique 1890s Cambodian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
looking decorative Chinese guardian lion statue.             
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion
Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion
H 20.48 in W 19.49 in D 7.88 in
Guardian Lion Sculpture, Red, Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in Florence, IT
Limited series sculpture of a guardian lion with a sphere in red and gold enamel, representing the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Guardian Lion Sculpture, Red, Limited Edition
Guardian Lion Sculpture, Red, Limited Edition
H 27.17 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in
Granite Stone Statues, Foo Dogs Candle Holders
Located in SOMIS, CA
adorable, happy expressions. Foo dogs are guardians whom the Chinese believe to protect the house and its
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Pair of Garden Statues, Stone Sculptures of Flute Musicians
Located in SOMIS, CA
These beautiful sculptures depict flute players in the style of China's ancient Wei Dynasty. From
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
Located in Berwickshire, GB
A massive and fierce Chinese dense hardwood statue of foo dog, 19th century. Extremely well carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
18th Century Bronze Foo Dog Censer
Located in Charleston, SC
guardian lion, commonly known as Foo Dog. It is believed by Scholars that Chines Sculptors modeled lion
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions from the 16-17th century. Very detailed. The
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Lava

Monumental Granite Buddhist Imperial Guardian Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
guardian lions was traditionally reserved for wealthy and elite families. A traditional symbol of a
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Chinese Statues

CHINESE MARBLE CHIMERA CARVING
Located in Stamford, CT
CHINESE CARVED MARBLE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL 'CHIMERA' (SEE BELOW).MING DYNASTY OR POSSIBLY EARLIER
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Statues

Materials

Marble

CHINESE MARBLE CHIMERA CARVING
CHINESE MARBLE CHIMERA CARVING
H 14 in W 12 in D 8 in
Pair of Antique White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of antique white marble Chinese Foo dogs. Also known as Chinese "guardian lions
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Japonisme Statues

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of hand carved solid Italian marble foo dogs. Chinese Buddhist temples and monasteries have
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20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Stone

An Antique Statue of a Buddhist Guardian
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive copper alloy sculpture from China depicting 'King of the West" (廣目天王), one
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Copper

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Chinese Guardian Statues For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese guardian statues available for sale. Each of these unique Chinese guardian statues was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, ceramic and terracotta. There are all kinds of Chinese guardian statues available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much are Chinese Guardian Statues?

Prices for Chinese guardian statues can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese guardian statues begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,200.
Questions About Chinese Guardian Statues
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    China is just one of the many countries that has a tradition of Buddhist sculpture. You can find Buddha statues from many other regions like India and Japan. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Buddha statues from some of the world’s top sellers.