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Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or purely decorative, such
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
lion-like features, though with the head of a dragon, belly of a snake, and feathered, fan-like tails
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
moist earth below, increasing the lifespan of the structure. They were placed horizontally with heads
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Rare Early Chinese Limestone Tomb Guardian-Tianlu
Located in Sarasota, FL
Rare Early Chinese Limestone Tomb Guardian-Tianlu. Late Han through Liang Dynasty, 200 BCE – 550 CE
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Iron
15thC or Earlier Chinese Guardian Figure - 9459
Located in Ukiah, CA
Early Chinese guardian figure. Hard to date because it is so unique, but based on the casting and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tibetan Bronze Guardian Lion Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of Guardian Lions with fierce countenance, heads turned with open and snarling mouths
Category
20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
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
Antique Northern Thai Chiang Mai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animal
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chiang Mai wood mythical guardian animal from Thailand. Carved in Chiang Mai, Northern
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 28.5 in W 12 in D 37.5 in
Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of antique Chiang Mai wood mythical guardian animals from Thailand. Carved in Chiang Mai
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 30 in W 10.5 in D 42 in
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 of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan.
The two komainu, or guardian lions, are
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Cypress, Wood
H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Pine
Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
architectural carving features a guardian lion, his teeth resting on a man's head. The sculpture shows traces of
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 7.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Tomb Guardians, Zhenmushou, 7th-8th Century
Located in Austin, TX
guardian figures, late 7th or early 8th century. TL tested by Oxford Authentication, 1998.
The fierce
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware
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
Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This two-headed Egyptian sphinx is constructed of solid wood. The wood has been treated to take on
Category
20th Century Egyptian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Print of a Sinhalese Deity and a Guardian Deity of Ceylon, Sri Lanka
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one plate. The first image shows a Sinhalese deity with an elephant's head. The
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 15.56 in W 9.69 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of Io Changing into a Cow; Mercury Cuts off Argus's Head, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
cutting off Argus's head. In Greek mythology, Io was a priestess of Hera in Argos, a nymph who was seduced
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.33 in W 11.42 in D 0 in
Cerberus, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
guardian is depicted with his famous attributes, writhing his heads, growling and barking furiously
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
A Pair of Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) Pottery Earth Spirit Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and rare pair of "Earth Spirit" guardians from the Shaanxi province region along the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metallic Thread
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
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
Unique Egyptian Art Set of 4 Canopic Jars Made of Limestone
Located in Austin, TX
These four exquisite canopic jars, meticulously crafted from limestone, stand as guardians of
Category
20th Century Egyptian Urns
Materials
Limestone
Antique Iron Foo Dog Censer
Located in Somis, CA
, wearing a collar decorated with bells. The large head with open jaws and curly eyebrows, framed by a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Asian gilt bronze Teppanom kneeling Thai sacred angels.
Bronze gilded temple guardians in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary, Wild Carpet, Forget me not garden by Alfie Furry Friends
Located in 1204, CH
and newly srung flowers. It features 2 pillow hilld incorporated in the rug, to rest your head or feet
Category
2010s Dutch Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lovely Japanese 19th c Edo Scroll Tosa Mitsufumi Nihonga Painting Rising Sun
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
school, and became the guardian of the school.
He served as the head painter during the construction of
Category
Antique 19th Century Edo Paintings
Materials
Silk
H 69.3 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European pair of Foo Dogs from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of guardian lions from
Category
Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art
Located in Peoria, AZ
pose!) while twisting its sinewy and powerful body to the left from the chest, the head glaring with an
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
A Large Pair of Vintage Egyptian Revival Patinated Brass Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sphinges) is a mythical creature with the head of a human, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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
Large Hand-Colored Antique Print of Pa-She-Pa-Haw, a Sauk Chief, circa 1838
Located in Langweer, NL
The Resolute Guardian: Pa-She-Pa-Haw, A Sauk Chief
This lithograph is of Pa-She-Pa-Haw, a leader
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 21.34 in W 15.12 in D 0.02 in
Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Figyure of Shar Pei Dog - TL Tested
Located in London, GB
position, with an alert expression captured through the raised head and pricked-up ears. The dog is adorned
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Life-Size Painted Terra Cotta Sculpture of a Large Hound, Austria, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
rugged farm dogs, bred to be livestock guardians. Slightly heavier than their German ancestors, Austrian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
H 41 in W 16 in D 27.5 in
Chinese Sancai Glazed Buddhist Arhat, Ming Dynasty, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This imposing figure is the head of an Arhat, a Buddhist devotee who has attained enlightenment
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Green Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
Japanese antique stone Buddha "Fudo Myoo"/1700-1800/Edo period/Garden ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
times, and is said to be the ``guardian deity of warding off epidemics'' and has the power to guide all
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 4.45 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Statues
Materials
Limestone
Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Located in Milano, IT
its proud back.
But it is the lion's head that really catches the eye. Its face is a study in fierce
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
A Massive Pair of Chinese Pink and White Dragon Porcelain Planters, Republic
Located in New York, NY
form of majestic foo-dog heads. These mythical guardians, steeped in ancient symbolism, bring an aura
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
No Reserve
H 22 in Dm 24 in
Chinese Blue and White Lion & Peony Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the mid-20th century and is glazed in
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Rare! FREDERICK COOPER Hollywood Regency "HELIOS" Lamp Greek Revival 50's VTG
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Peoria, AZ
of the Sun, is the guardian of oaths and the god of sight. Frederick Cooper designers tapped ancient
Category
Mid-20th Century American Greek Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 31 in W 16 in D 16 in
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. Dated to the early 20th century, this example is glazed in
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Very Rare and Fine Large 19th Century Brass Fire Screen
Located in Dublin, IE
Tiryns, to capture Cerberus, the three headed dog and guardian of Hades, from the king of the underworld
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the early 20th century and is glazed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
each leg with relief carvings depicting Foo dog-heads or Imperial guardian lions, all six legs
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Materials
Serpentine
Antique Navajo Rug Flatwoven Geometric Tree of Life Handwoven Rug Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
side of a center cornstalk. All are surrounded on three sides by a "guardian "figure - one side is the
Category
Vintage 1940s Persian Navajo North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
keyaki (elm) wood, and lacquered with polychrome and gilt highlights. The fox guardians are portrayed
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
H 15 in W 4.55 in D 7 in
China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Pair Of Polychromate Earth Spirits Zhenmushou
Located in Miami, FL
pair of "Earths Spirits guardians" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This was
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
H 11.25 in W 5.75 in D 4.25 in
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the mid-20th century and is glazed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Handcrafted Stained Glass Art Deco Pendant with Stylized Angels in Great Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
that I did not have one guardian angel, but two. I have to make this story short, because this is not
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 22.4 in Dm 10.8 in
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the late 20th century and is glazed in
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the mid-20th century and is glazed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the mid-20th century and is glazed in
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Egyptian Style Iron Doors, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
at the top for ventilation. On the sides geniuses as guardians in the form of falcons and squatting
Category
Antique Early 1800s European Egyptian Revival Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Butter Boat, Two Peony Rockbird Pattern, Worcester, circa 1755
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
value, and a rockbird, a mythical creature with a bird's body and a dragon's head.
In the Two Peony
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Navajo Rug Yei Navajo Rare Human Geometric Handmade Wool Ivory, 1940
Located in New York, NY
side of a center cornstalk. All are surrounded on three sides by a "guardian "figure - one side is the
Category
Vintage 1940s Persian Navajo North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair Chinese Shar Pei Puppies Hand Painted Sancai Glaze, circa 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
-of-a-kind dog. They are steadfastly loyal to family. They are strong, independent guardians of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of guardian heads available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and ceramic, all guardian heads available were constructed with great care. Find 199 antique and vintage guardian heads at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Guardian heads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. neoclassical, mid-century modern and Art Deco guardian heads are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made guardian heads over the years, but those made by Florence Knoll, Knoll and Frederick Cooper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Guardian heads can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,886, while the lowest priced sells for $40 and the highest can go for as much as $1,100,000.