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Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger This stunning antique depicts a lion
Category

Vintage 1910s Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Located in Hudson, NY
with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Period Lion Mask
Located in New York, NY
A rare Edo period (17th century-18th century) Japanese lion mask for the Gion Festival. This mask
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Period Lion Mask
Japanese Edo Period Lion Mask
H 10.5 in W 12 in D 11 in
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1194 Hand hammered brass Japanese Foo Lion sculpture/storage box.
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji period bronze Elephant fighting two Lions.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Dramatic late 19th Century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture. Jade, probably 18th Century. 5 x 20 cm. Good
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 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
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Cypress, Wood

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base
Located in Southall, GB
A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Momoyama Carved Wooden Shinto Temple Lion Dog Figures
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Momoyama period carved wooden Shinto temple entry figures in the form of royal lion dogs
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mane (Lion) - Wooden Sculpture by Anne and Patrick Poirier - 1968
By Anne and Patrick Poirier
Located in Roma, IT
Lion is a wonderful contemporary wooden sculpture realized in 1968 by Anne and Patrick Poirier
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Japanese Kutani Figure: Unveiling Tranquility and Spiritual Power from Meiji Period Japan
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed
Located in Hampstead, QC
and impressive bronze sculpture of a roaring lion was made during the Meiji Period in Japan (1868-1921
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period. (Japanese ``si-si
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered wood, Late Edo period This lion mask can be
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog TOYO Made in Japan
Located in Pomona, CA
This fine Vintage Japanese Ceramic/Porcelain Lion/Foo Dog Statuary was hand crafted by Kutani in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Period Carved Lion and Tiger
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of Meiji Period carved hardwood figures of a ferocious lion and tiger
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

Meiji Period Carved Lion and Tiger
Meiji Period Carved Lion and Tiger
H 6 in W 7.5 in D 20 in
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a well-preserved lion mask that dates to the 18th century (possibly earlier). Lion masks were
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask
H 6 in W 6.5 in D 7.5 in
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This another superb example of an Edo Period early 18th century or earlier Lion Mask created for
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II
H 7.5 in W 8 in D 7 in
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
finished with black lacquer. It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture. The expression of the lion is
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ytiga Numata :"Lion", original terracota, 1906
By Ytiga Noumata
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Japanese to receive the Legion of Honour, he created some twenty sculptures during his stay at the
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Antique Early 1900s French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1920s Taisho Era
Located in Paris, FR
This incense burner was made in 1920s (Taisho era) in Japan. On the top, there is a Komainu (Lions
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722
Located in Torino, IT
ease on a standing lion, wearing long flowing robes. China, Kangxi Kingdom 1661-1722. The carved and
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

VALENTIN SHABAEFF 1891 - 1978 *Prototype* Samson slaying the Lion.
By Valentin Shabaeff
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
VALENTIN SHABAEFF 1891 - 1978 Samson slaying the lion. Signed and titled verso. A PROTOTYPE for
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
seed syllable "ah" ("a" in Japanese). The other lion has his ears standing upright, and his mouth
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

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
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Unique Hand Made Art Deco Armchair by Lion Cachet
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Weesp, NL
sophistication into your home or collection with this one-of-a-kind Lion Cachet hand-sculptured armchair. It's
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese or Korean Antique Wooden Large Mask/1800s/Festival Mask/Dance Mask
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
also made in Japan, and their roots are said to come from China. Famous items include lion masks. At
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
Dogs, Japanese Komainu, Tibetan Snow Lion, and similar to the legendary Chimera creatures known as the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardiniere by Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
internal storage from the north of Italy depicting Lions, Griffons, and a coat of arms with hunting scenes
Category

Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Large Fantoni for Raymor Signed Ceramic Lion Lamp with Original Label
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing Lion Form table lamp by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor. Signed and retains its original label
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
, exceptionally executed small sculptural form, modeled as a foo dog / guardian lion, with bulging eyes, mouth
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
-kind wooden sculptures on custom floor standing display pedestal stands. Originally commissioned for
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
guardian lions are known as ‘komainu’ in Japanese culture. In addition to warding off evil spirits, these
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Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Unique signed drawing (Two Flowers) for the Modern Art Museum, Ft. Worth, Texas
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Japanese painting, sci-fi, anime, and the global art market, Takashi Murakami creates paintings, sculptures
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
specifically to lion sculptures in stone. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Original hand signed Flower Drawing on limited edition skateboard
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Japanese painting, sci-fi, anime, and the global art market, Takashi Murakami creates paintings, sculptures
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Screen

A Three Horse Race. 1963. Mid-Century. Equine.Jockeys. Horse Racing. Racetrack.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
. Then aged 14 he went to Goldsmiths College in the Sculpture School. From there he went to the Central
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Early Marbro Urn Lamps with Green Painted Roman Ruins - a Pair
Located in Denver, CO
. Measurements: 10-3/4"diameter at bulb, 6-3/4" width at porcelain base, 8" width lion paw foot to foot x 36
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rodeo. Bareback Bronco. Mid 20th Century. 1966. Western Cowboy Ranch Equestrian.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
College in the Sculpture School. From there he went to the Central School of Arts & Crafts and then the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

A Tight Finish. 1970.Race Horses. Final Furlong. Equine.Jockeys.Horse Racing.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
aged 14 he went to Goldsmiths College in the Sculpture School. From there he went to the Central School
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

On the Gallops. 1976.Race Horses. Equine.Jockeys.Horse Racing. Racetrack.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
College in the Sculpture School. From there he went to the Central School of Arts & Crafts and then the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Guardian, Cowboy and Horseman of the Camargue, South of France. Mid-Century.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Blackheath School of Art. Then aged 14 he went to Goldsmiths College in the Sculpture School. From there he
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Into the Final Furlong. 1965.Race Horses. Equine.Jockeys.Horse Racing.Racetrack.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
College in the Sculpture School. From there he went to the Central School of Arts & Crafts and then the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Leo Quasi Bos Comedens Paleas - Lithograph - 1964
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Roma, IT
Leo quasi Bos comedens paleas ( The Lion eating straw like the Ox ) is an artwork realized in 1964
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Boucheron Parcel Gilt Silver Vase and Oil Lamp circa 1880
By Fréderic Boucheron
Located in New York, US
bearing a syrinx and thyrsus and a draped maenad playing two flutes, both above roaring lion heads, the
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Antique 1880s French Greek Revival Vases

Materials

Silver

Modern Italian Heavy Opalescent Murano Glass Vase Signed by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
, Willson. 1985 Signoretto undertakes the first of a long series of trips to Japan. 1989 He participates in
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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Japanese Lion Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Japanese lion sculpture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of Japanese lion sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each choice in our collection of Japanese lion sculpture bearing modern, Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of Japanese lion sculpture over the years, but those crafted by Pino Signoretto, Marcello Fantoni and Fitz and Floyd are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Lion Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of Japanese lion sculpture start at $199 and top out at $215,743 with the average selling for $3,655.