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Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards
Located in Udenhout, NL
Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards not very old. To protect your garden.
Category

Antique 1890s Dutch Statues

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards
Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards

Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards

H 18.12 in W 13 in D 11.42 in
Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare pair of carved sandstone Burmese temple guards. Originates from paragode in Burma c. 15-17th
Category

Antique 16th Century Burmese Other Statues

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards
Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards

Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards

H 38.59 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in
Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of intricately hand carved Teak temple guard dogs. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues
Category

20th Century Thai Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

H 13.5 in W 4 in D 8 in
Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage statue in gilt bronze metal of Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing statue sculpture
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture

H 11 in W 7 in D 4 in
Vintage Pair of Burmese Temple Guards Wood Statues Late 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
pigments. These Temple Guard Statues would be kept close to an Ancestral Altar in order to help lead their
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Burmese Temple Guards Wood Statues Late 19th Century
Vintage Pair of Burmese Temple Guards Wood Statues Late 19th Century

Vintage Pair of Burmese Temple Guards Wood Statues Late 19th Century

H 31 in W 8 in D 8 in
Thai Temppanom Temple Guard Dancer
Located in bari, IT
Theppanom standing 1960s angel of the temple, statue.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Thai Temppanom Temple Guard Dancer
Thai Temppanom Temple Guard Dancer

Thai Temppanom Temple Guard Dancer

H 11.42 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Carved Stone Temple Guard Statues, 1850
Located in Portland, OR
Dvarpala (temple door guard) statues, circa 1850. Each statue is hand carved as a male Hindu four armed
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Carved Stone Temple Guard Statues, 1850
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Carved Stone Temple Guard Statues, 1850

Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Carved Stone Temple Guard Statues, 1850

H 48.75 in W 17.5 in D 11 in
Pair of Sandstone Paragode Guards
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of carved sandstone temple guards. Originates from paragoda in Burma circa 15th century
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Sandstone Paragode Guards
Pair of Sandstone Paragode Guards

Pair of Sandstone Paragode Guards

H 18.51 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
Empire Commode, Walnut Veneered with Caryatids, Austria, Vienna circa 1810/15
Located in Regensburg, DE
french polished surface. Exceptional carved caryatid pilasters depicting of temple guards (?) with hoods
Category

Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

Empire Commode, Walnut Veneered with Caryatids, Austria, Vienna circa 1810/15
Empire Commode, Walnut Veneered with Caryatids, Austria, Vienna circa 1810/15

Empire Commode, Walnut Veneered with Caryatids, Austria, Vienna circa 1810/15

H 33.86 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Framed Early 20th Century Oil - Guarding the Temple
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming oil depicts a British guard at the doorway to a golden temple near the coast. The
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Framed Early 20th Century Oil - Guarding the Temple
Framed Early 20th Century Oil - Guarding the Temple

Framed Early 20th Century Oil - Guarding the Temple, 20th Century

H 14.57 in W 12.21 in
Tang Dynasty Imposing Terracota Lokapala Standing in Menacing Pose - TL Tested
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
safeguards for Buddha and his temples guarding them from evil spirits. Chinese emperors and upper class were
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tang Antiquities

Tang Dynasty Imposing Terracota Lokapala Standing in Menacing Pose - TL Tested
Tang Dynasty Imposing Terracota Lokapala Standing in Menacing Pose - TL Tested

Tang Dynasty Imposing Terracota Lokapala Standing in Menacing Pose - TL Tested

H 35.5 in W 9.5 in D 10.5 in
Pont du Guard
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
pristine moments witnessed in the Zen gardens, temples and forests in Osaka and Kyoto. With careful
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Pont du Guard
Pont du Guard

Charlie Jake Yates
Pont du Guard, XXI Century

H 5.91 in W 8.27 in
19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Burmese sculpture of a Buddhist temple / paragoda guard carved from Alabaster. The guards
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian
19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian

19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
Large Antique Temple Carving, Polychrome Buddhist Statue
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large antique temple carving, polychrome Buddhist statue. This wonderful carving, is the top
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Antique Early 1700s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Large Antique Temple Carving, Polychrome Buddhist Statue
Large Antique Temple Carving, Polychrome Buddhist Statue

Large Antique Temple Carving, Polychrome Buddhist Statue

H 48 in W 20 in D 10 in
19th Century Thai Naga Temple Finial on Stand
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
From Lanna, Northern Thailand, these temple roof finials known as naga hold rich cultural
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Antique 1880s Thai Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

19th Century Thai Naga Temple Finial on Stand
19th Century Thai Naga Temple Finial on Stand

19th Century Thai Naga Temple Finial on Stand

H 31 in W 10.5 in D 4.25 in
19th Century Naga Temple Roof Finial on Stand
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Crafted in Thailand with rich cultural significance, these temple roof finials known as naga hold
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Antique 1870s Thai Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

19th Century Naga Temple Roof Finial on Stand
19th Century Naga Temple Roof Finial on Stand

19th Century Naga Temple Roof Finial on Stand

H 40.25 in W 12.5 in D 4 in
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Located in Stamford, CT
that has been a big part of Thai history guarding the entrances to the many Buddhist Temples. It is
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Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in
19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Burmese bronze temple bell with original carved hard wood stand, painted iron hanging
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Stand
19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Stand

19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Stand

H 60.5 in W 44 in D 17 in
Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
, Circa 1925. A pair of bookends in the form of an Ancient Greek Temple entrance with six columns and
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Early 20th Century American Craftsman Bookends

Materials

Iron

Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch
Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch

Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch

H 3.75 in W 4.75 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 89 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
By Alain Mikli
Located in Baleares, Baleares
shapes. Here we have the one of the most coveted series, the nose guard in an striking combination of
Category

1980s French Sunglasses

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 89 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 89 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 89 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
these are often seen guarding entrances to Japanese Buddhist temples and shrines. About Shishi Komainu
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

H 23 in W 10 in D 16 in
Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 88 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
By Alain Mikli
Located in Baleares, Baleares
shapes. Here we have the one of the most coveted series, the nose guard in an striking combination of
Category

1980s French Sunglasses

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 88 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 88 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 88 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 87 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
By Alain Mikli
Located in Baleares, Baleares
shapes. Here we have the one of the most coveted series, the nose guard in an striking combination of
Category

1980s French Sunglasses

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 87 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 87 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 87 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 89 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
By Alain Mikli
Located in Baleares, Baleares
shapes. Here we have the one of the most coveted series, the nose guard in an striking combination of
Category

1980s French Sunglasses

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 89 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 89 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 89 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 88 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
By Alain Mikli
Located in Baleares, Baleares
shapes. Here we have the one of the most coveted series, the nose guard in an striking combination of
Category

1980s French Sunglasses

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 88 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988
Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 88 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988

Vintage Rare Collector Alain Mikli AM 88 Nose Guard Avantgarde Sunglasses 1988

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a
Category

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
Pair of 19th Century Indian Hand-Carved Grey Stone Soldier Temple Sculptures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 19th century Indian sculptures hand-carved from grey stone to adorn a temple. These
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th Century Indian Hand-Carved Grey Stone Soldier Temple Sculptures
Pair of 19th Century Indian Hand-Carved Grey Stone Soldier Temple Sculptures

Pair of 19th Century Indian Hand-Carved Grey Stone Soldier Temple Sculptures

H 24 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
entrances of palaces, government buildings and the homes of the elite, to stand guard and protect whilst
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in
David Roberts' 19th Century Duo-tone Lithograph: Colossus of the Temple of Wady
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
"Colossus in Front of the Temple of Wady Saboua, Nubia" is a 19th century half-folio sized duo-tone
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1840s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Roberts' 19th Century Duo-tone Lithograph: Colossus of the Temple of Wady
David Roberts' 19th Century Duo-tone Lithograph: Colossus of the Temple of Wady

David Roberts
David Roberts' 19th Century Duo-tone Lithograph: Colossus of the Temple of Wady, 1843

H 23.13 in W 19.63 in D 1.25 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
bureaucracy of many functions, clerks, guards, and servants. Below was a vast under ground land, also known as
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
, success, and guardianship, placed at the entrances of palaces temples and homes to guard and protect. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs

H 16 in W 14 in D 8 in
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
or Foo Dog (fu dogs) has stood guard, with mystic powers to protect, in front of temples, imperial
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Early 20th Century Statues

Materials

Bronze

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

H 40 in W 21 in D 44 in
18th Century By Giovanni Domenico Gambone Pair of Capricci Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
on a horse speaking with two guards or soldiers who are resting on the steps of a ruined temple
Category

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century By Giovanni Domenico Gambone Pair of Capricci Oil on Canvas
18th Century By Giovanni Domenico Gambone Pair of Capricci Oil on Canvas

Giovanni Domenico Gambone
18th Century By Giovanni Domenico Gambone Pair of Capricci Oil on Canvas, 18th century

H 33.47 in W 44.1 in D 1.97 in
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Bradenton, FL
indicating they are hand made. Used to guard the entryway to temples and homes of the very rich, they depict
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

H 39 in W 26 in D 16 in
Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Located in PARIS, FR
of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the temple). On the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Iron

Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period

Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period

H 0.2 in W 3.15 in D 3.35 in
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Sheridan, CO
'ball'. Typically seen as part of a pair guarding an entrance. Museum quality. No maker marks observed
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Antique 1820s Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog
Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

Antique Large Chinese Shanxi Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

H 31.5 in W 16 in D 18 in
19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
found in India guarding the Buddhist temples, monasteries and palaces. The Chinese sculptors modelled
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860
19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860

19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860

H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Quartz Ceramic Lion Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
single diamond. Lions have been used as the symbol for guarding temples & homes for ages. Looks great on
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Quartz Ceramic Lion Pendant Charm
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Quartz Ceramic Lion Pendant Charm

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Quartz Ceramic Lion Pendant Charm

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W 0.2 in L 0.87 in
Pair of Chinese Shizi Hong Ginger Jars
Located in Chicago, IL
lions are natural protectors. Sculptures of these fearsome animals have stood guard in front of imperial
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Shizi Hong Ginger Jars
Pair of Chinese Shizi Hong Ginger Jars

Pair of Chinese Shizi Hong Ginger Jars

H 18.25 in Dm 13.75 in
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
guarding the entrances of temples, shrines, and palaces. Foo dogs are mythical lion-like animals that are
Category

Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wool

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues

H 50 in W 20 in D 33 in
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800

Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800

H 24.5 in Dm 18.25 in
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
usually guard the entrance to temples and tombs to anoint demons and other evil spirits. They are animals
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century

H 13.78 in W 36.62 in D 10.63 in
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800

Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800

H 24.5 in Dm 18.25 in
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
prosperity, success, and guardianship, placed at the entrances of palaces temples and homes to guard and
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 26.5 in W 17 in D 10.5 in
Hindi Sandstone Carving of Nandi / Nandikeshwara, 600-800 Years Old
Located in Kastrup, DK
some temples Shiva can take the form of a bull, known as Nandikeshwara, where he often stands guard
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Other Religious Items

Materials

Sandstone

Hindi Sandstone Carving of Nandi / Nandikeshwara, 600-800 Years Old
Hindi Sandstone Carving of Nandi / Nandikeshwara, 600-800 Years Old

Hindi Sandstone Carving of Nandi / Nandikeshwara, 600-800 Years Old

H 35.04 in W 29.14 in D 11.82 in
Taru Jewelry Serpent Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
of temples and other sacred places. The serpent, known for its ability to shed its skin and renew
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2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Taru Jewelry Serpent Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold and Silver Bracelet
Taru Jewelry Serpent Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold and Silver Bracelet

Taru Jewelry Serpent Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold and Silver Bracelet

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Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
-like creatures were often placed at the entrances of palaces, temples, and homes to guard and protect
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

H 43 in W 19.25 in D 23.75 in
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Egyptian Monument Letterbox by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
figures: one guard, who stands before the temple, and two passers-by, each of whom attends to a camel. The
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Egyptian Monument Letterbox by Bergman
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Egyptian Monument Letterbox by Bergman

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Egyptian Monument Letterbox by Bergman

H 18.12 in W 15.36 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
protectors and are traditionally placed at the thresholds of sacred spaces, such as homes, temples, and tombs
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850

H 6.25 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
often depicted as protectors of sacred spaces, such as temples and imperial palaces. The foo dog on the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
were often placed at the entrances of palaces, temples, and homes to guard and protect. Foo dogs are
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures

H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
temples. This is an old Japanese stone Buddha made in the Taisho period. Fudo Myo-o is a Buddhist statue
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find
Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find

Japanese Antique Stone Fudo Myoo Buddha- Hard To Find

H 12 in W 5 in D 5 in
Pair of Egyptian Sphinxes in Rosso with Black, Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
leading to the temple and are known as "sphinx avenues." They were used to guard the sacred path.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Egyptian Sphinxes in Rosso with Black, Wedgwood, circa 1820
Pair of Egyptian Sphinxes in Rosso with Black, Wedgwood, circa 1820

Pair of Egyptian Sphinxes in Rosso with Black, Wedgwood, circa 1820

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H 10 in W 4 in D 8 in
Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
scrolling vines with hanging guards. The decorative style of the surface was in a typical style called
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style
Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style

H 3 in Dm 3 in
19th Century Marble-Top Lacquer Table in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
the brocatelle d'Espagne marble top platform enclosed by an ormolu guard band. Bearing the maker's
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Marble-Top Lacquer Table in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson
19th Century Marble-Top Lacquer Table in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson

19th Century Marble-Top Lacquer Table in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson

H 29 in W 20 in D 15 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern
Located in Richmond, CA
homes and temples for centuries as protectors against evil spirits. Each Foo Dog is depicted in a
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Jeune Recumbent Yellow Foo Dogs 20c Modern

H 3.04 in W 4.85 in D 3.04 in
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used to guard the entryway
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 21 in W 24 in D 14 in
Large Sculptural Thai Naga
Located in Torino, IT
Used in Thailand as temple roof finials or in pairs at entrances to guard against evil spirits and
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures

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Wood

Large Sculptural Thai Naga
Large Sculptural Thai Naga

Large Sculptural Thai Naga

H 40.95 in W 13.39 in D 5.32 in
Antique Northern Thai Chiang Mai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animal
Located in Yonkers, NY
matching colors. Made to guard the entrance of a temple and said to reside in the Himavanta Forest at the
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Northern Thai Chiang Mai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animal
Antique Northern Thai Chiang Mai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animal

Antique Northern Thai Chiang Mai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animal

H 28.5 in W 12 in D 37.5 in
Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals
Located in Yonkers, NY
resting on bodies with matching colors. Made to guard the entrance of a temple and said to reside in the
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals
Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals

Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals

H 30 in W 10.5 in D 42 in
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Temple Guards For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of temple guards for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and metal, all temple guards available were constructed with great care. Find 38 antique and vintage temple guards at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Temple guards have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of temple guards to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art, Empire and Louis XVI temple guards are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made temple guards over the years, but those made by Jeffrey Glasser, Bradley & Hubbard and Europa Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Temple Guards?

Temple guards can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,750, while the lowest priced sells for $244 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.

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