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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

19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition

19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition

H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
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

Pair of Tibetan Bronze Guardian Lion Figures
Pair of Tibetan Bronze Guardian Lion Figures

Pair of Tibetan Bronze Guardian Lion Figures

H 44 in W 30.5 in D 14 in
Antique Indian Architectural Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting Guardian Lion
Located in Yonkers, NY
, depicting a mythological guardian lion. Born in the Western portion of India in the state of Gujarat, this
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Architectural Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting Guardian Lion
Antique Indian Architectural Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting Guardian Lion

Antique Indian Architectural Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting Guardian Lion

H 26.5 in W 4 in D 6 in
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in
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

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12.25 in
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

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

H 8 in W 23 in D 4 in
A Pair Of Rare And Fine Ceramic San-cai Guardian Lions
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair rare and fine ceramic with san-cai guardian lions, lively modeled with intricate details
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair Of Rare And Fine Ceramic San-cai Guardian Lions
A Pair Of Rare And Fine Ceramic San-cai Guardian Lions

A Pair Of Rare And Fine Ceramic San-cai Guardian Lions

H 18 in W 16 in D 6 in
Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s
By H. Payen
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s. Fantastic Pair of Lion Bronze
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s
Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s

Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s

H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 4.53 in
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

Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece

Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece

H 14 in W 15 in D 9.5 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

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
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

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
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

Large Pair of Chinese Granite Guardian Lions
Large Pair of Chinese Granite Guardian Lions

Large Pair of Chinese Granite Guardian Lions

H 35 in W 48 in D 17 in
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 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai wooden polychrome prayer box from the early 20th century depicting a reclining guardian lion
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor
Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor

Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor

H 14.5 in W 29 in D 9 in
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

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

H 13.25 in W 13 in D 7.5 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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 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

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian carved teak wood guardian lion sculpture from the mid-18th century, with traces of
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint

Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint

H 16 in W 7.5 in D 18.5 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

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique

H 23 in W 22 in D 35 in
Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
a mark. The façade showcases two foo dogs guardian lions surrounding a bow-tied sphere. Scrolling
Category

20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

H 14 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture, Nepal, 19th century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Asian bronze guardian lion Lion Sculpture, Nepal 19th Century. A bronze figure with traces
Category

Antique 19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture, Nepal, 19th century
Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture, Nepal, 19th century

Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture, Nepal, 19th century

H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in
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
Category

20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone

H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
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

Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion, c. 1850
Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion, c. 1850

Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion, c. 1850

H 4.75 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in
Chinese Lidded Altar Vase with Green Celadon Glaze and Guardian Lion Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
addition to any decor setting. The spotlight is undoubtedly on the guardian lion adorning the lid's top
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Lidded Altar Vase with Green Celadon Glaze and Guardian Lion Motif
Chinese Lidded Altar Vase with Green Celadon Glaze and Guardian Lion Motif

Chinese Lidded Altar Vase with Green Celadon Glaze and Guardian Lion Motif

H 23 in Dm 11 in
Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
guardian lion motifs. We currently have two available (see last image), priced and sold $6,500 each
Category

Mid-20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs
Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs

Vintage Lost Wax Bronze Planter with Foo Dog Guardian Lions and Meander Motifs

H 18.5 in Dm 34.5 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

19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer
19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer

19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer

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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
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

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

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H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs These oversized
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 10.25 in
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 Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions

H 12 in W 28.5 in D 17 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

Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th
Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th

Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th

H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
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 Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden

H 32 in W 15 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
emphasizes the authority of the king. Guardian lions such as these were known to flank the entryways of Khmer
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850
Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850

Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850

H 54 in W 24 in D 37.5 in
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

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

H 20 in W 8 in D 8.5 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

Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui

Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui

H 32 in W 15 in D 19 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
dog guardian lions on one side. Foo dogs were designed to protect from harmful spiritual influences
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions

H 27.5 in W 79.5 in D 30.5 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 Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century

Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century

H 17 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
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

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs

H 14 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 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

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

H 22.5 in W 26.5 in D 30 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

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

H 3.5 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
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

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

H 10 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
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 Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 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

Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Guardian Lion, late 16th Century
Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Guardian Lion, late 16th Century

Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Guardian Lion, late 16th Century

H 16 in W 15 in D 6 in
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protectio...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

H 32 in W 43 in D 13 in
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
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
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

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan

Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan

H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Vintage Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilded Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with gilded bat, guardian lions and cloud motifs. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Vintage Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilded Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs
Vintage Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilded Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs

Vintage Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilded Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs

H 16 in W 34.25 in D 22.25 in
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of monumental Fu-Lions, also known as shizi, once would have flanked the entrance to a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

H 38 in W 14 in D 16 in
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

Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions
Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions

Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions

H 10 in W 5.38 in D 7.13 in
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

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
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

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
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

Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c
Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c

Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c

H 18 in W 8 in D 12 in
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

H 29 in W 27 in D 14 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

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs

Chinese Foo Dogs

H 22 in W 22 in D 14 in
Chinese 19th Century Carved Wooden Architectural Panel with Clouds and Lion
Located in Yonkers, NY
motifs and guardian lion. Hand-carved during the 19th century, this vertical architectural panel features
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Carved Wooden Architectural Panel with Clouds and Lion
Chinese 19th Century Carved Wooden Architectural Panel with Clouds and Lion

Chinese 19th Century Carved Wooden Architectural Panel with Clouds and Lion

H 78.5 in W 11.5 in D 2.5 in
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

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of large ochre-glazed foo dog "guardian lion" sculptures
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures
Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures

Pair of Large Ochre-Glazed Foo Dog Sculptures

H 41.5 in W 24 in D 14 in
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

18th Century Chinese Guardian Sculpture
18th Century Chinese Guardian Sculpture

18th Century Chinese Guardian Sculpture

H 21 in W 16.25 in D 13 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

Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases

Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases

H 2.37 in W 1.66 in D 1.11 in
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully decorative pair of porcelain foo dogs, or guardian lions, beautifully glazed with
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions

H 13 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
Pair, Antique Incense Burners, Oriental, Decorative Censer, Bookends, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique incense burners. An Oriental, decorative stone censer or guardian lion
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Bookends

Materials

Stone

Pair, Antique Incense Burners, Oriental, Decorative Censer, Bookends, Victorian
Pair, Antique Incense Burners, Oriental, Decorative Censer, Bookends, Victorian

Pair, Antique Incense Burners, Oriental, Decorative Censer, Bookends, Victorian

H 9.06 in W 3.55 in D 5.32 in
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