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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.
Category
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
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1194 Hand hammered brass Japanese Foo Lion sculpture/storage box.
Category
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
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in
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
Category
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
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
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
1960s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 8.75 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
H 8.67 in W 4.93 in D 7.09 in
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
Category
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 4.14 in W 7.49 in D 8.47 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
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
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
H 21 in W 14 in D 7 in
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
H 17.92 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
H 20.5 in W 12 in D 11 in
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
H 26 in W 28.5 in D 7.5 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
H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
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
H 10 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 17.52 in W 16.54 in D 6.7 in
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
Category
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
H 52.76 in W 42.52 in D 20.28 in
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
H 6.25 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
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
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
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
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
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
H 31 in W 8 in D 0.25 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
H 23.23 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
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
Category
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
H 28.55 in W 36.42 in D 0.79 in
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
H 28.35 in W 35.83 in D 0.99 in
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
H 25.6 in W 33.47 in D 0.99 in
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
H 24.22 in W 29.34 in D 1.19 in
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
H 31.89 in W 41.15 in D 1.19 in
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
Category
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
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
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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.
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