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Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty - H 6" x W 3" x L 6"
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty
Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty

Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty

H 6 in W 3 in D 6 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT! MING DYNASTY BRONZE LION INCENSE BURNER! EXTREMELY RARE! APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 7
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art

H 7 in W 7 in D 7 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
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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
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
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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
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

H 48.75 in W 26.25 in D 12 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
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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
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Jarlet with Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ming dynasty blue and white jarlet decorated with lions, 16th century. This jarlet of deep cobalt
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ming Dynasty Blue and White Jarlet with Lions
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Jarlet with Lions

Ming Dynasty Blue and White Jarlet with Lions

H 3.5 in Dm 3.38 in
2 Chinese Ming Style Hongmu Lion Head Chinoiserie Altar Throne Arm Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
bamboo and rattan frames with open reticulated design, accented with lion heads, animal motif medallions
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Late 20th Century Ming Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

2 Chinese Ming Style Hongmu Lion Head Chinoiserie Altar Throne Arm Chairs Pair
2 Chinese Ming Style Hongmu Lion Head Chinoiserie Altar Throne Arm Chairs Pair

2 Chinese Ming Style Hongmu Lion Head Chinoiserie Altar Throne Arm Chairs Pair

H 39.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
are most often seated at the threshold of the temple. They are also called the lions of Fô
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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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
Exceptional Pair of Marble Lions from China with great, old patina, Ming Period
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Pair of Chinese Lions,Mythological Figures, Good old great patina, and beautiful beige
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Antique 1680s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Statuary Marble

Exceptional Pair of Marble Lions from China with great, old patina, Ming Period
Exceptional Pair of Marble Lions from China with great, old patina, Ming Period

Exceptional Pair of Marble Lions from China with great, old patina, Ming Period

H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ming Dynasty stone foo dog from the revered Beijing Summer Palace, dating back to the end of the
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

H 70.87 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE Dimensions: 38 cm, 15” High
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

H 15 in W 7 in D 8 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of large Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) earthenware Imperial roof decorations
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

H 18 in W 19 in D 8 in
Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
jade, Ming Dynasty or earlier, China. The mythical animal masterfully carved as a chimera, with a
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier

Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier

H 1.75 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Bronze Bell Shaped Censer Mounted With Buddhistic Lions
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Chinese bronze censer of bell shape mounted with two Buddhist lions probably Ming 1368
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Antique 16th Century Asian Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Bell Shaped Censer Mounted With Buddhistic Lions
Chinese Bronze Bell Shaped Censer Mounted With Buddhistic Lions

Chinese Bronze Bell Shaped Censer Mounted With Buddhistic Lions

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H 9.26 in Dm 4.34 in
Fine Pair of Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of opposing foo lions with elaborately carved curled fur and seated on bases. One places a
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Mid-20th Century Ming Statues

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Marble

Fine Pair of Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures
Fine Pair of Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

Fine Pair of Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

H 29 in W 13 in D 18 in
Extremely Rare Late Ming Dynasty Elm and Burl Altar Table
Located in Austin, TX
pierced and carved with scrolling acanthus forming a ruyi. Elegant tufted cabriole legs set on lion
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables

Materials

Burl, Elm, Lacquer

Extremely Rare Late Ming Dynasty Elm and Burl Altar Table
Extremely Rare Late Ming Dynasty Elm and Burl Altar Table

Extremely Rare Late Ming Dynasty Elm and Burl Altar Table

H 33 in W 34 in D 22.5 in
"Lion" by Eric Forlee
By Eric Forlee
Located in Hillsborough, CA
Eric Forlee American, b. 1949 "Lion" Oil on canvas
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Late 20th Century American Paintings

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Canvas

"Lion" by Eric Forlee
"Lion" by Eric Forlee

"Lion" by Eric Forlee

H 14 in W 18 in
Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Located in Milan, IT
drawn lion dogs, auspicious symbols of protection and power, flanking a lotus flower with tendrils
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

W 25.6 in L 26.38 in
Chinese Censer Mid-Century Bronze with Asiatic Lion and Gilt
Located in Lomita, CA
surmounted with a cover that includes a lion with an open mouth and gilt touches. There are interesting
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Censer Mid-Century Bronze with Asiatic Lion and Gilt
Chinese Censer Mid-Century Bronze with Asiatic Lion and Gilt

Chinese Censer Mid-Century Bronze with Asiatic Lion and Gilt

H 4.75 in W 5 in D 4 in
Han Dynasty Pottery Sculpture of a Winged Lion Mythical Beast
Located in Dallas, TX
probably a winged lion often seen in ancient jade sculptures. I cant emphasize how rare this item is and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Han Dynasty Pottery Sculpture of a Winged Lion Mythical Beast
Han Dynasty Pottery Sculpture of a Winged Lion Mythical Beast

Han Dynasty Pottery Sculpture of a Winged Lion Mythical Beast

H 7.25 in W 19 in D 8 in
Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
. The form of the traditional Chinese guardian lions became standardized during the Ming dynasty to
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Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions Late 20th Century
Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions Late 20th Century

Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions Late 20th Century

H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
figure holds a vase of pure water and sits atop a horned Buddhistic lion. In this form, Guanyin is known
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion

H 11.75 in W 8 in D 5 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

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
lions made of metal and hand gilded with fine detail, all in the Ming style but dating to the 20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Metal

PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s

PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s

H 11.8 in W 8.1 in D 5.1 in
Rare Qing Dynasty K'o-Ssu "Cut Silk" Military Rank Badge with Bear
Located in Atlanta, GA
demonstrate civil, military or imperial rank began in 1391 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and continued
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Textiles

Materials

Silk

Rare Qing Dynasty K'o-Ssu "Cut Silk" Military Rank Badge with Bear
Rare Qing Dynasty K'o-Ssu "Cut Silk" Military Rank Badge with Bear

Rare Qing Dynasty K'o-Ssu "Cut Silk" Military Rank Badge with Bear

H 15.25 in W 15.3 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ormolu

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece

H 15.75 in W 21 in D 17 in
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
 Ming dynasty, when the Gods of the three stars were represented in human form for the first time. One
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 7.25 in
Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
compressed globular body encircled by eight mystical beasts of monkeys, Rabbits, deer, lions, dogs and cats
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Vases

Materials

Pottery

Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel
Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel

Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel

H 14.25 in Dm 11 in

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Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in Black Marble Set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Monterrey black marble and tops in the same material. Dimensions: Small: 50 D x 110 W x 27 H cm Large: 80 D x 180 W x 33 H cm. Producti...
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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in Black Marble Set
Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in Black Marble Set

Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in Black Marble Set

H 13 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Chinese Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Landscape
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage porcelain cache-pot planter from the mid 20th century with hand-painted blue and white décor depicting landscapes, architectures and figures in boats patterns. Crea...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

Chinese Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Landscape
Chinese Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Landscape

Chinese Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Landscape

H 13.5 in Dm 14 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 rectangular bases. Created in China during the 21st century, this pair of black marble gu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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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
Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A large hand carved solid stone Buddha statue seated in dhyana position. The broad face with high arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears a...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha
Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha

Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha

H 24 in W 17 in D 7 in
Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese carved paloma wood Okimono of Jurojin (god of longevity with a turtle). A symbol of long life, the sculpture also depicts a young boy representing the beginning of life. C...
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Boxwood

Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin
Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin

Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin

H 15.75 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
Turquoise Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion Foo Dog is a beautiful turquoise blue and makes a great statement piece / decorative ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Turquoise Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Turquoise Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

Turquoise Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

H 5.94 in W 2.5 in D 1.63 in
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning nice scale pair of 20th century Chinese foo dogs or foo lions. This great pair of Chinese export foo dogs were execu...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

H 10.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.13 in
Small Burmese Karen 4 Frog Drum, 18th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a small bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi  (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond” (Cooler - Developmental Stage IV, Ter...
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Small Burmese Karen 4 Frog Drum, 18th century
Small Burmese Karen 4 Frog Drum, 18th century

Small Burmese Karen 4 Frog Drum, 18th century

H 14 in Dm 18.63 in
Vintage Korean Dark Brown Distressed Leather Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Korean dark brown leather blanket chest from the mid 20th century with iron hardware and distressed appearance. Created in Korea during the mid 20th century period, this le...
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Vintage Korean Dark Brown Distressed Leather Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware
Vintage Korean Dark Brown Distressed Leather Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware

Vintage Korean Dark Brown Distressed Leather Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware

H 18.5 in W 30.5 in D 14 in
Annamese 19th Century Planter with Green Glaze Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique 19th century Annamese green, blue and ocher planter from Vietnam with scrolling decor, clouds, traces of dragon motifs and distressed patina. Handcrafted in Vietnam during...
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Planters and Jardinieres

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Annamese 19th Century Planter with Green Glaze Décor
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H 14.75 in Dm 24 in
Celestial Kwan Yin Reverse Incense Burner Lamp
Located in Somis, CA
An amazing earthenware Kwan Yin statue with lamp and reverse incense burner by master potter Liu Li Hui. Seated dhayana asana on wood ledge, Kwan Yin's face with a serene expression,...
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Celestial Kwan Yin Reverse Incense Burner Lamp
Celestial Kwan Yin Reverse Incense Burner Lamp

Celestial Kwan Yin Reverse Incense Burner Lamp

H 15 in W 19 in D 4 in
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Cha Tansu Kiri Wood Tea Cabinet with Doors, Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period kiri wood cha tansu tea cabinet from the 19th century, with sliding doors, multiple drawers and brass hardware. Created in Japan during the Meiji period in th...
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Japanese Meiji 19th Century Cha Tansu Kiri Wood Tea Cabinet with Doors, Drawers
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Cha Tansu Kiri Wood Tea Cabinet with Doors, Drawers

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Cha Tansu Kiri Wood Tea Cabinet with Doors, Drawers

H 56 in W 35.5 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs Set of two with black eyes and open mouth. These turquoise Foo Dogs, or Chinese guardian lions, are fun accents for any coffee table or bookcase. Each...
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Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s

Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s

H 11.03 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Mason's Ashworth Orange Ironstone Dragon Trumpet Vases
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Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Pair of Mason's Ashworth Orange Ironstone Dragon Trumpet Vases
Pair of Mason's Ashworth Orange Ironstone Dragon Trumpet Vases

Pair of Mason's Ashworth Orange Ironstone Dragon Trumpet Vases

H 8.13 in Dm 5 in
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Located in Richmond, CA
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Ming Glazed Terracotta Architectural Sculpture of a Dragon Fish
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
instead reflect an agglomeration of features in the same way that “foo dogs” resemble lions; it possesses
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Ming Glazed Terracotta Architectural Sculpture of a Dragon Fish

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty
Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty

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H 15.25 in W 8.6 in D 10.5 in
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Located in Berwickshire, GB
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Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog

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H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Large Pair of Meiping Shape Vases and Covers with Foo Lion Finials
Located in Florence, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Ming Porcelain

Very Large Pair of Meiping Shape Vases and Covers with Fo-Lion Finials

Very Large Pair of Meiping Shape Vases and Covers with Fo-Lion Finials

H 47.25 in Dm 22.45 in
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of large fierce-looking and colorful Chinese Ming style pottery Buddhistic lions or foo dogs
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions

H 15 in W 17 in D 8 in
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
Located in Berwickshire, GB
A very rare 18th century Chinese patinated bronze censer formed as a foo dog, or lion dog, the
Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Beautifully Carved Chinese 16th-17th Century Ming Dynasty Chest of Drawers
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This beautifully carved Ming dynasty chest of drawers displays the typical characteristics of early
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Beautifully Carved Chinese 16th-17th Century Ming Dynasty Chest of Drawers
Beautifully Carved Chinese 16th-17th Century Ming Dynasty Chest of Drawers

Beautifully Carved Chinese 16th-17th Century Ming Dynasty Chest of Drawers

H 32.68 in W 43.71 in D 21.66 in
Large Black Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guandi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large black lacquered bronze figure of Guandi Ming dynasty, China Measure: Height 38 cm
Category

Antique 1610s Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Black Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guandi
Large Black Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guandi

Large Black Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guandi

H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Large Cloisonne Enamel Basin
Located in New York, NY
Having central circular medallion with diaper border of lions surrounded by floral diaper borders
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Decorative Bowls

Large Cloisonne Enamel Basin
Large Cloisonne Enamel Basin

Large Cloisonne Enamel Basin

H 3.75 in Dm 21 in
Pair of Large Ming-Style Stone Buddhistic Lions
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Massive Chinese Ming-Style Stone Buddhistic Lions seated on rectangular bases; carved in
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Large Ming-Style Stone Buddhistic Lions
Pair of Large Ming-Style Stone Buddhistic Lions

Pair of Large Ming-Style Stone Buddhistic Lions

H 31 in W 31 in D 16 in
17th Century Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Stone Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Stone lions have been used by the Chinese as guardians against bad elements since the Han dynasty
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

17th Century Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Stone Lions
17th Century Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Stone Lions

17th Century Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Stone Lions

H 16 in W 5 in D 9 in
17th Century Carved Stone Lion Protector
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated sculpture was carved over 400 years ago during the Ming dynasty out of a single block
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

17th Century Carved Stone Lion Protector
17th Century Carved Stone Lion Protector

17th Century Carved Stone Lion Protector

H 39 in W 18 in D 19 in
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese Ming dynasty two-piece bronze incense censer or cache in the Form of Guandi or Guan Yu
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu

H 6.2 in W 5.5 in L 6.2 in
Pair of Ming White Marble Drum Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 17th century Ming white marble drum-form stools with carved lion cartouches
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Ming White Marble Drum Stools
Pair of Ming White Marble Drum Stools

Pair of Ming White Marble Drum Stools

H 21 in Dm 11.5 in
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
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Lava

Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures

Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures

H 20.08 in W 33.47 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Lions, 1980s
Located in Austin, TX
1980s. The pair of lions, modeled after the pair of Ming Dynasty carved stone lions that guard the
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Lions, 1980s
Pair of Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Lions, 1980s

Pair of Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Lions, 1980s

H 11.5 in W 6 in L 11.5 in
Chinese "Wu Nanshi" Zisha / Yixing Clay Foo Lion Censer
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and whimsical censer modeled as a charming foo lion. The figure is well formed, with
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Composition, Crystal

Chinese "Wu Nanshi" Zisha / Yixing Clay Foo Lion Censer
Chinese "Wu Nanshi" Zisha / Yixing Clay Foo Lion Censer

Chinese "Wu Nanshi" Zisha / Yixing Clay Foo Lion Censer

H 15 in W 14 in D 9 in
China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large sculpture of a marble lion, foo dog, or guardian, 19" high. History: Placing
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection
China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection

China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection

H 19 in W 11 in D 8 in
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal Statues of guardian lions have traditionally
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal

H 23.5 in W 15 in D 10 in
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Located in London, GB
guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the
Category

20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog

H 17.33 in W 8.67 in D 10.24 in
CHINESE MARBLE CHIMERA CARVING
Located in Stamford, CT
CHINESE CARVED MARBLE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL 'CHIMERA' (SEE BELOW).MING DYNASTY OR POSSIBLY EARLIER
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Statues

Materials

Marble

CHINESE MARBLE CHIMERA CARVING
CHINESE MARBLE CHIMERA CARVING

CHINESE MARBLE CHIMERA CARVING

H 14 in W 12 in D 8 in
Large Pair of Delft Chinoiserie Decorated Covered Octagonal Baluster Jars
By AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Austin, TX
manganese red in the Ming transitional style with scenes of courtiers and attendants in a garden landscape
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Tin

Large Pair of Delft Chinoiserie Decorated Covered Octagonal Baluster Jars
Large Pair of Delft Chinoiserie Decorated Covered Octagonal Baluster Jars

Large Pair of Delft Chinoiserie Decorated Covered Octagonal Baluster Jars

H 23.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
peacock symbolizes dignity and beauty. In China, the bird was a symbol of the Ming Dynasty, representing
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture

H 54.73 in W 53.94 in D 3.15 in
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
Located in Miami, FL
as stone lions or "Shishi". Foo Dogs that are placed inside or outside a building are meant to
Category

Antique 1880s North American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents

H 6.76 in W 3.18 in D 1.75 in
Pair Chinese Export Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Side Chairs, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Ming Dynasty. The seats feature a delightful scene of a pair of foo lions at play, chasing a brocade
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Softwood

Pair Chinese Export Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Side Chairs, Mid 20th Century
Pair Chinese Export Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Side Chairs, Mid 20th Century

Pair Chinese Export Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Side Chairs, Mid 20th Century

H 45.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
powerfully symbolic. Foo dogs are actually lions and also known as Chinese guardian lions. Foo dogs are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug
Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug

Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug

W 162 in L 162 in
China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade
Located in Miami, FL
). Guardian Lions, Foo Dog or Pho Dog, is a traditional chinese architectural ornament. typically made of
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade
China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade

H 1.95 in W 4.06 in D 2.28 in
Exceptional Single Monumental Covered Urn of Archaic Fung Lei Form
Located in Dallas, TX
Western Zhou Dynasty (1111-770 B.C.). 2. The Buddhist lion (a.k.a. ‘foo lion’) is an ancient symbol of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Serpentine

Exceptional Single Monumental Covered Urn of Archaic Fung Lei Form
Exceptional Single Monumental Covered Urn of Archaic Fung Lei Form

Exceptional Single Monumental Covered Urn of Archaic Fung Lei Form

H 80 in W 42 in D 20 in
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
trees decorate the two sides of the field. Fu-dogs, which are sometimes called Imperial guardian lions
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style

W 108 in L 149 in
Stone Archaic China Lions or Dogs Foe Sculpture, probably Ming Dinasty
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique pair of stone lions or Foe dogs, probably Ming Dinasty (1358-1644) - They can be placed on
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Stone Archaic China Lions or Dogs Foe Sculpture, probably Ming Dinasty
Stone Archaic China Lions or Dogs Foe Sculpture, probably Ming Dinasty

Stone Archaic China Lions or Dogs Foe Sculpture, probably Ming Dinasty

H 11.82 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
China Fine Antique Jade Celadon Lion and Tiger Pair, Ming Dynasty
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a finely carved antique celadon jade of a cat kingdom pair: lion with mounted tiger - a
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

China Fine Antique Jade Celadon Lion and Tiger Pair, Ming Dynasty
China Fine Antique Jade Celadon Lion and Tiger Pair, Ming Dynasty

China Fine Antique Jade Celadon Lion and Tiger Pair, Ming Dynasty

H 1.5 in W 2 in D 0.75 in
Pair of Fô Lions, Smoky Quartz on Base, 19th Century, Ming Dynasty Style
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
of Imperial China (namely the Ming and Qing) instead produced calm and peaceful-looking Fo lions, as
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XIV Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Quartz

Pair of Fô Lions, Smoky Quartz on Base, 19th Century, Ming Dynasty Style
Pair of Fô Lions, Smoky Quartz on Base, 19th Century, Ming Dynasty Style

Pair of Fô Lions, Smoky Quartz on Base, 19th Century, Ming Dynasty Style

H 1.97 in W 3.55 in D 0.4 in
Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Pho dog is an original decorative object realized during the Ming dynasty by oriental
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty
Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

Ancient Pair of Wooden Pho Dogs, China Ming Dynasty

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of Chinese molded stone guardian foo lions or foo dogs. Each with expressive faces
Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Foo Lions

H 18 in W 15 in D 9 in
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful antique bronze incense burner in the Ming dynasty style. The vessel's bulbous sides are
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

H 5.5 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
Fine Pair of Bronze Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine pair of dark patinated bronze male and female guardian Foo Lions. Both with fierce and
Category

20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of Bronze Guardian Foo Lions
Fine Pair of Bronze Guardian Foo Lions

Fine Pair of Bronze Guardian Foo Lions

H 16 in W 13.75 in D 6.75 in
Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of late Ming Early Qing Dynasty pottery green glazed Foo dogs or lions from circa
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs

Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs

H 6 in Dm 3 in
Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lucky pair of green glazed foo dogs or foo lions depicted on stands. One dog is holding a ball the
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands
Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands

Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands

H 13 in W 9 in D 5 in
Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
of the traditional Chinese guardian lions became standardized during the Ming dynasty to feature a
Category

Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions, Late 20th Century
Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions, Late 20th Century

Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions, Late 20th Century

H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 37.41 in
Colorful Palace Size Chinese Famille Rose Lidded Jar
Located in Bridgeport, CT
lid with complimentary decoration and a large Foo Lion figure finial. On carved wood stand. Measures
Category

20th Century Asian Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Palace Size Chinese Famille Rose Lidded Jar
Colorful Palace Size Chinese Famille Rose Lidded Jar

Colorful Palace Size Chinese Famille Rose Lidded Jar

H 61 in Dm 20 in
Bronze Censer with Foo Dog
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful antique bronze incense burner in the Ming dynasty style. The vessel's bulbous sides are
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Censer with Foo Dog
Bronze Censer with Foo Dog

Bronze Censer with Foo Dog

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Chinese glazed turquoise porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. Male and female with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 16.5 in W 21 in D 11 in
Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Covered Jars
Located in Austin, TX
in the Ming Transitional style, with matching cartouches of Chinese figures in a garden setting on
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Vases

Materials

Hardwood, Porcelain

Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Covered Jars
Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Covered Jars

Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Covered Jars

H 37.5 in Dm 15 in
Pair of Polychromed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs on Stands-Green, Yellow, Red
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese polychromed porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions on stands. Their front legs are
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Polychromed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs on Stands-Green, Yellow, Red
Pair of Polychromed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs on Stands-Green, Yellow, Red

Pair of Polychromed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs on Stands-Green, Yellow, Red

H 14.75 in W 4.25 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Large 17th Century Delft Jars
Located in Winter Park, FL
and flowers inspired by the blue on white décor of Ming porcelain. Each bears the monogram LC, for
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Pair of Large 17th Century Delft Jars
Pair of Large 17th Century Delft Jars

Pair of Large 17th Century Delft Jars

H 28 in Dm 14.5 in
China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade
Located in Miami, FL
). Guardian Lions The Foo Dog or Pho Dog, is a traditional chinese architectural ornament. typically made of
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade
China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade

China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade

H 1.81 in W 1.18 in D 1.34 in
Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Forney, TX
decorate your home or office, or even outdoors in place of guardian foo dog lions, or as a fun and fanciful
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

H 11.25 in W 4.5 in D 10 in
Chinese Terracotta Mingqi Guardian Spirit Tomb Figure Han Dynasty Attributed
Located in Dallas, TX
powerful hybrid mythical chimeric composition, with human and animal features, canine/ lion body, with
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Terracotta Mingqi Guardian Spirit Tomb Figure Han Dynasty Attributed
Chinese Terracotta Mingqi Guardian Spirit Tomb Figure Han Dynasty Attributed

Chinese Terracotta Mingqi Guardian Spirit Tomb Figure Han Dynasty Attributed

H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6.6 in
Ming Roof Tile Foo Lion
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderfully expressive large foo lion, green glazed body with applied decoration in black and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Statues

Materials

Stoneware

Ming Roof Tile Foo Lion
Ming Roof Tile Foo Lion

Ming Roof Tile Foo Lion

H 22.75 in W 22 in D 12 in
Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Foo Lion
Located in Woodbury, CT
The ferocious beast sits on an integral 2-tier base, upon his (or hers) hind legs while his (or hers) front legs extend. Chisel marks obvious on bottom.
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Foo Lion
Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Foo Lion

Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Foo Lion

H 14.5 in W 7 in D 10 in
Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderfully expressive foo dog, female with paw on pup, very detailed with applied flowers, bushy tail, big ears and fur.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Turquoise

Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile
Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile

Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile

H 17.5 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
Ming Dynasty Architectural Wooden Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ming dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.) wooden lions. Likely found as a architectural design. Much
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ming Dynasty Architectural Wooden Lions
Ming Dynasty Architectural Wooden Lions

Ming Dynasty Architectural Wooden Lions

H 12 in W 16 in D 5 in
Chinese Ming or Qing Dynasty Bronze Fu Lion Form Censer
Located in New York, NY
This Chinese small bronze censer, or incense burner, dating from the late Ming or early Qing
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming or Qing Dynasty Bronze Fu Lion Form Censer
Chinese Ming or Qing Dynasty Bronze Fu Lion Form Censer

Chinese Ming or Qing Dynasty Bronze Fu Lion Form Censer

H 5.75 in W 4.63 in D 3.5 in
Large Chinese Cloisonne Ming Hu Vase
Located in Paris, FR
of decorative band with classic lotus scrolls. The vase is mounted at the shoulder with twin lion
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Large Chinese Cloisonne Ming Hu Vase
Large Chinese Cloisonne Ming Hu Vase

Large Chinese Cloisonne Ming Hu Vase

H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Statue of Kuan-Yin
Located in Seattle, WA
relaxation) on a lotus support. The throne resting on a recumbent lion, draped with a cloth on a rectangular
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Chinese Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Statue of Kuan-Yin
Chinese Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Statue of Kuan-Yin

Chinese Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Statue of Kuan-Yin

H 17.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Ming style carved grey marble Imperial guardian lions (Foo dogs).
Category

20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions

H 19 in W 8.5 in D 10.25 in
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