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Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
homes of the elite across many parts of Asia. These symbolic statues are traditionally kept in pairs
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs

Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs

H 13 in W 7.5 in D 16 in
Fo's Dogs Pair of Hand Decorated Ceramics' 900, Antiques
Located in Foggia, FG
, sono chiamati shi, che significa “leone” o shishi, che significa “leone di pietra”. Assomigliano sia
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Antique Early 1900s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Fo's Dogs Pair of Hand Decorated Ceramics' 900, Antiques
Fo's Dogs Pair of Hand Decorated Ceramics' 900, Antiques

Fo's Dogs Pair of Hand Decorated Ceramics' 900, Antiques

H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 1.19 in
Pair Matching Ivory Chinese Dogs of Foo Matchstick Holders Silver Bases
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Delicate Pair Of Ivorine Dogs of Foo Matching Matchstick Box Holders. Bases Have Silver Mark
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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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 Japanese porcelain Vases, Arita Porcelain, Imari Decor, Japan, 19th c
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of japanese porcelain vases from Arita, Imari decor of a Shishi playing with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese porcelain Vases, Arita Porcelain, Imari Decor, Japan, 19th c
Pair of Japanese porcelain Vases, Arita Porcelain, Imari Decor, Japan, 19th c

Pair of Japanese porcelain Vases, Arita Porcelain, Imari Decor, Japan, 19th c

H 13.78 in Dm 7.88 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
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
shishi (lion). When paired together, the pair are collectively referred to as komainu. The komainu
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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
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty

Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty

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H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Bronze

Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan

Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan

H 18.25 in Dm 8.75 in
Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
shishi. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair

H 6.25 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

H 13 in W 6 in D 9.5 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). They are
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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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
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
. Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi foo dogs
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

H 10 in W 15.5 in D 9 in
Japanese Noh/Kabuki Shakkyo painting, Torii Kiyotada
Located in Point Richmond, CA
of actors dancing in the play Shakkyo portraying a pair of shishi (lions), one on a stand with white
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Noh/Kabuki Shakkyo painting, Torii Kiyotada
Japanese Noh/Kabuki Shakkyo painting, Torii Kiyotada

Japanese Noh/Kabuki Shakkyo painting, Torii Kiyotada

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H 81.5 in W 22 in D 1 in
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

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Bronze

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs

H 9 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Amazing Japanese silver teapot and cover, dragon spout Meiji period 19TH century
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
pair of amazingly realistic shishi lions masks. This tea pot is made from sterling silver and on the
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Antique 1890s Japanese Metalwork

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Silver

Amazing Japanese silver teapot and cover, dragon spout Meiji period 19TH century
Amazing Japanese silver teapot and cover, dragon spout Meiji period 19TH century

Amazing Japanese silver teapot and cover, dragon spout Meiji period 19TH century

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H 6.7 in Dm 6.9 in
Small Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
topped by a pierced cover featuring a shishi or buddhistic lion finial. A pair of handles formed as
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Antique 1890s Ceramics

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Enamel

Small Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Small Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Small Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

H 5.25 in W 4 in D 3.75 in
Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
body supported by a splayed pedestal foot. A pair handles formed as fantastic makara, mythical
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

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Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century
Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century

Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century

H 13 in W 10.25 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period Gold Cobalt Blue Porcelain Charger, circa 1880
Located in Takarazuka, JP
background with shishi lions strolling. The panels are set against a stunning cobalt blue background adorned
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Gold Cobalt Blue Porcelain Charger, circa 1880
Japanese Meiji Period Gold Cobalt Blue Porcelain Charger, circa 1880

Japanese Meiji Period Gold Cobalt Blue Porcelain Charger, circa 1880

H 1.5 in Dm 8.5 in

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Located in Florham Park, NJ
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1940s American Realist Animal Prints

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H 22 in W 19 in
1940s Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Pagoda Form Cabinets - Pair
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Who knew R.J.Horner had a pagoda phase! This is a pair of Chinese Chippendale style carved mahogany pagoda form cabinets. They date approximately to the 1940s. This pair was created ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

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1940s Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Pagoda Form Cabinets - Pair
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H 59 in W 21.75 in D 21.75 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Floor Vases
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this pair of rare and magnificent Chinese Antique famille rose porcelain vases. They were hand made and hand paint. It has hand painted Chinese traditional folks arts of beau...
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Pair of Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Floor Vases
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H 49 in Dm 18 in
Vintage Japanese Kutani Style Vase with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Japanese Kutani style vase from the mid-20th century, with floral and butterfly decor. This Kutani-style vase, originating from mid-20th century China and inspired ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

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Vintage Japanese Kutani Style Vase with Flowers and Butterflies
Vintage Japanese Kutani Style Vase with Flowers and Butterflies

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H 12 in Dm 11 in
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
A Chinese Foo Dog Ginger red-copper glazed jar circa 1900 is ready for installation. The jar itself has a distinctive shape with ribbed or fluted detailing on its surface. It is cera...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs

1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs

H 23 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Curio Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale-style (19/20th Century) mahogany curio display cabinets with glass door and pagoda top. (PRICED AS Pair)
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Antique 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

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Mahogany, Glass

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Curio Cabinets
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Curio Cabinets

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H 63 in W 26 in D 18 in
Chinese Folk Drawing of Mythical Qilin, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully detailed and masterfully painted, this painting dating from the turn of the 20th century centers its expressive composition upon a rondel of Chinese symbols. Representing...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Muslin, Elm

Chinese Folk Drawing of Mythical Qilin, c. 1900
Chinese Folk Drawing of Mythical Qilin, c. 1900

Chinese Folk Drawing of Mythical Qilin, c. 1900

H 36.5 in W 44 in D 1 in
Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture II, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Damaged leg - was repaired - shown on pictures. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produce...
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Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture II, Italy, 1960s
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H 5.91 in W 1.97 in D 7.49 in
Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Barber's Bowl
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique barber's bowl. In Japanese Imari porcelain. With traditional blue underglaze and cold-painted iron red decoration and embellished with gilt highlights througout. The...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Barber's Bowl
Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Barber's Bowl

Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Barber's Bowl

H 2.63 in Dm 11.25 in
Italy Ceramic Vintage Dog Figurine Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Dog Figurine Ceramic, 1960s Additional information: Dimensions: 20 W x 40 H cm Condition: In good condition
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Italy Ceramic Vintage Dog Figurine Ceramic, 1960s
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H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted FooDog Ginger Jar
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Antique Chinese Famille-Rose porcelain Ginger Jar was 100% hand made and hand paint from famous Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain. It has beautiful hand painted foo dog...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted FooDog Ginger Jar
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H 17 in Dm 10 in
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
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Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classi...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

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H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Japanese porcelain Arita Vase - Blue peonies - Signed - Japan circa 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A stunning Japanese porcelain vase, featuring vibrant blue hues and adorned with exquisite peony motifs. This globular vase boasts meticulous hand-painted detailing, adding to its...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Vases

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Japanese porcelain Arita Vase - Blue peonies - Signed - Japan circa 1970
Japanese porcelain Arita Vase - Blue peonies - Signed - Japan circa 1970

Japanese porcelain Arita Vase - Blue peonies - Signed - Japan circa 1970

H 9.06 in Dm 8.67 in
Miniature Japanese Meiji Satsuma Porcelain Vases Set
Located in New York, NY
A set of antique Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases. Late Meiji or Showa era, first half of the 20th century. A total of 6 items of various shape. Miniature size. White bodies with ind...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Miniature Japanese Meiji Satsuma Porcelain Vases Set
Miniature Japanese Meiji Satsuma Porcelain Vases Set

Miniature Japanese Meiji Satsuma Porcelain Vases Set

H 2 in Dm 2 in
19th Century Georgian Chinese Chippendale Two-Door Display Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Georgian mahogany Chinese Chippendale two-door display cabinet with finely carved details presenting seamless decoration across the rails and legs. The blind fretwork ca...
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19th Century Georgian Chinese Chippendale Two-Door Display Cabinet
19th Century Georgian Chinese Chippendale Two-Door Display Cabinet

19th Century Georgian Chinese Chippendale Two-Door Display Cabinet

H 77 in W 41 in D 14.25 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderful pair of vintage Chinese Foo dog statues converted into small table lamps. These dog lamps were the property of Valley Castle in Cornwall Connecticut. Fu dogs are actual...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Japanese Scroll, Kabuki Dancers by Torii Kiyotada
Located in New York, NY
of actors dancing in the play Shakkyo portraying a pair of shishi (lions), one on a stand with white
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Japanese Scroll, Kabuki Dancers by Torii Kiyotada

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H 81.5 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
20th Century Meiji Era Kutani ware Komainu
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
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H 11.42 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
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Located in Paris, IDF
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Located in Stamford, CT
Terrific pair of 19th century Japanese Buddhist Shishi Lions. Carved of pine with lacquered and
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H 20 in W 36 in D 20 in
A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Architectural Elements

A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements
A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements

A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements

H 12.75 in W 15 in D 10 in
Pair of 19th Century Ceramic Sculptures in the Form of Chinese Shishi Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century White Ceramic Sculptures in the Form of Chinese Shishi (石獅) Lions.
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Antique 19th Century Statues

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Pair of 19th Century Ceramic Sculptures in the Form of Chinese Shishi Lions
Pair of 19th Century Ceramic Sculptures in the Form of Chinese Shishi Lions

Pair of 19th Century Ceramic Sculptures in the Form of Chinese Shishi Lions

H 40 in W 14 in D 22 in
Japanese Four Foo Dogs Shishi Koma-Inu, Two Pair Glazed Works of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
) foo dogs Shishi koma-inu, two pair glazed works of art. Each beautifully glazed in attractive green
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Four Foo Dogs Shishi Koma-Inu, Two Pair Glazed Works of Art
Japanese Four Foo Dogs Shishi Koma-Inu, Two Pair Glazed Works of Art

Japanese Four Foo Dogs Shishi Koma-Inu, Two Pair Glazed Works of Art

H 7 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Rare Japanese Seto Pottery Folk Art Shishi Guardian Dogs, Meiji Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare pair of Japanese Folk Art Seto pottery shishi Buddhist guardian dogs glazed in a dark greenish
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Rare Japanese Seto Pottery Folk Art Shishi Guardian Dogs, Meiji Period
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H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Pair 19th Century Samson beaker vases converted to lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of Samson Beaker vases in Japanese Imari style. Within details of shishi flowers and rock work
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Samson beaker vases converted to lamps
Pair 19th Century Samson beaker vases converted to lamps

Pair 19th Century Samson beaker vases converted to lamps

H 28.35 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Pair of decorative antique Chinese handcarved polychrome wooden guardian lions (also called Foodogs
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

H 20.48 in W 8.27 in D 12.6 in
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Pair of bronze cast Foo Dogs on a marble pedestal. The pair will guard your entryway or any space
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

H 59.75 in W 13.5 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Japanese Seto Pottery Guardian Lion Figures, Showa Period, circa 1934
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Pair of Japanese Seto pottery shishi Buddhist guardian lions, both well modeled with comic
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Pair of Japanese Seto Pottery Guardian Lion Figures, Showa Period, circa 1934
Pair of Japanese Seto Pottery Guardian Lion Figures, Showa Period, circa 1934

Pair of Japanese Seto Pottery Guardian Lion Figures, Showa Period, circa 1934

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
Large Pair of Late 17th Century Imari Vases with Cover
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
: flowers, shishi and phoenixes have a voluptuousness altogether lacking on Chinese wares.
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Baroque Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Pair of Late 17th Century Imari Vases with Cover
Large Pair of Late 17th Century Imari Vases with Cover

Large Pair of Late 17th Century Imari Vases with Cover

H 34.65 in Dm 16.93 in
Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Shishi are traditionally depicted in pairs, one with mouth open (Ah) and one with mouth closed (Un). Ah
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Sandstone

Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto
Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto

Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto

H 37 in W 27 in D 12 in
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Mid-century Modern Ceramic Chinese
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps

H 20.28 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Fukagawa Koransha Porcelain Vases, circa 1875
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary rare Japanese Meiji Period pair of gilded and hand painted porcelain vases in vivid
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Vases

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Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Fukagawa Koransha Porcelain Vases, circa 1875
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Fukagawa Koransha Porcelain Vases, circa 1875

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Fukagawa Koransha Porcelain Vases, circa 1875

H 9.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare pair of white marble 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

H 16.54 in W 6.5 in L 16.54 in
China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade
Located in Miami, FL
stone or jade, these decorations are also known as stone lions or "shishi". These statues, have
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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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
Large Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Censer with Dragon and Shishi
Located in Austin, TX
. A pair of handles shaped as shish (guardian lions), grace the sides. A fierce dragon coils around
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Large Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Censer with Dragon and Shishi

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Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs
Located in Studio City, CA
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Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs

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H 9 in W 19 in D 9 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous mirrored pair of Kutani foo dog shishi / Buddhist temple guardian lions, hand-crafted in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 12 in W 8.5 in D 8 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
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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 1920s Chinese, Glazed Peking Blue Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of 1920s Chinese, glazed, peking-blue, male foo dogs will make the perfect
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Early 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 1920s Chinese, Glazed Peking Blue Foo Dogs
Pair of 1920s Chinese, Glazed Peking Blue Foo Dogs

Pair of 1920s Chinese, Glazed Peking Blue Foo Dogs

H 10 in W 4 in D 2.25 in
Qing Dinasty Pair of Chinese Vases with Lid
Located in Prato, Tuscany
The pair of consists of two enormous hexagonal vases; they are richly decorated with elaborate
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dinasty Pair of Chinese Vases with Lid
Qing Dinasty Pair of Chinese Vases with Lid

Qing Dinasty Pair of Chinese Vases with Lid

H 24.41 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of Traditional Chinese Vases with Lid and Cobalt Blue Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. The pair consists of two
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Traditional Chinese Vases with Lid and Cobalt Blue Decorations
Pair of Traditional Chinese Vases with Lid and Cobalt Blue Decorations

Pair of Traditional Chinese Vases with Lid and Cobalt Blue Decorations

H 13.78 in Dm 7.49 in
Large Japanese Vintage Red Blue Ceramic Sculpture, circa 1960
Located in Takarazuka, JP
This large vintage Japanese ceramic shishi lion signed “Kutani Sueyoshi” is from the early postwar
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Large Japanese Vintage Red Blue Ceramic Sculpture, circa 1960
Large Japanese Vintage Red Blue Ceramic Sculpture, circa 1960

Large Japanese Vintage Red Blue Ceramic Sculpture, circa 1960

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H 14.5 in W 13.5 in D 11 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
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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
China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade
Located in Miami, FL
stone or jade, these decorations are also known as stone lions or "shishi". These statues, have
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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 Bronze Shishi Foo Lion Figures
Located in Sarasota, FL
These Lions would "Stand Guard" at the Palace front. Eyes inset with rose quartz. Colored glass applications around the neck and legs From Nepal
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Antique 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures

Pair Bronze Shishi Foo Lion Figures
Pair Bronze Shishi Foo Lion Figures

Pair Bronze Shishi Foo Lion Figures

H 25 in W 35 in D 12.5 in
A pair of Chinese lion dogs (Shishi) on carved wood bases
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chinese, green, burgundy and yellow lion dogs or Shishi, on carved wood bases. The male
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A pair of Chinese lion dogs (Shishi) on carved wood bases
A pair of Chinese lion dogs (Shishi) on carved wood bases

A pair of Chinese lion dogs (Shishi) on carved wood bases

H 13 in W 12 in D 8 in
Pair of Bronze Candle Stand
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of candle stands originally made for temple use. The lotus flower and leaves are an important
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Candle Stand
Pair of Bronze Candle Stand

Pair of Bronze Candle Stand

H 23 in
Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this beautiful pair of Andrea by Sadek Celadon foo dogs. Gorgeous light turquoise color
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Celadon

Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek
Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek

Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek

H 5.75 in W 5.88 in L 5.75 in
19th Century Monjushiri and Samantabhadra Japanese Bronze Sculptures
By Issai
Located in MILANO, IT
Japanese pair of sculptures of Monjushiri and Samantabhadra respectively seated on a roaring shishi
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

19th Century Monjushiri and Samantabhadra Japanese Bronze Sculptures
19th Century Monjushiri and Samantabhadra Japanese Bronze Sculptures

19th Century Monjushiri and Samantabhadra Japanese Bronze Sculptures

H 4.34 in W 3.55 in D 1.97 in
Gold Earrings With Menukis And Rubies
By Maison Auclert
Located in Paris, IDF
A pair of 18K gold earrings, sleepers style, set with 19th century Menukis (Japanese samurai sword
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French Dangle Earrings

Gold Earrings With Menukis And Rubies
Gold Earrings With Menukis And Rubies

Gold Earrings With Menukis And Rubies

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog

H 8.27 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
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Shishi Pair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic shishi pair available at 1stDibs. Each shishi pair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and bronze. Your living room may not be complete without a shishi pair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shishi pair over the years, but those crafted by Neiman Marcus are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shishi Pair?

Prices for a shishi pair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $765 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

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