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Burmese Lion

19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
lotus petals. The upper section of the bell has been cast with a pair of chin-thei (Burmese lions) which
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Tibetan Metalwork

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Bronze, Iron

Large Burmese Bronze Medicine Buddha, Pagan Style, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Burmese Pagan style, and most likely based on a period example that was either damaged or lost, 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Burmese Walnut Filigree Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Asian Burmese style carved walnut filigree open armchair with lion arms and cushion seat, (19th
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Antique 19th Century Asian Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Burmese Walnut Filigree Armchair
Burmese Walnut Filigree Armchair
H 42 in W 23 in D 27 in
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture. Jade, probably 18th Century. 5 x 20 cm. Good
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
commonly used to measure standard quantities of staple items. Chinthe, the Burmese word for lion, while
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Burmese Carved Gilt Wood Glass Jeweled Manussiha Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
. The Manuthiha is a Burmese half-man half-lion mythical creature believed to be created by Buddhist
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

19th Century Burmese Anglo Indian Carved High Back Side Chair
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb 19th Century Burmese/Anglo Indian lavishly hand carved Padouk wood high back side chair
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Antique 19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

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Leather, Cowhide, Padouk

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
, exceptionally executed small sculptural form, modeled as a foo dog / guardian lion, with bulging eyes, mouth
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul
Located in Langweer, NL
northern India including the region from Iran to Burma. The Indus and Ganges Rivers are the most prominent
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Antique Late 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul
Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul
H 22.17 in W 25.79 in D 0.2 in
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
lions or Imperial guardian lions, often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the West, are a common representation of
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Chinese 19Th Century Earthenware Martaban Storage Jar
Located in Kastrup, DK
Martavan jar. Shoulders decorated with pearls and five lion heads molded in relief, China, mid-19th
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Pottery

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Stoneware

Lord Mountbatten by Greta Berlin, 1989
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
image I did where he is in British Army tropical uniform as they wanted to reflect his time in Burma. I
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Vintage 1980s English Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Lord Mountbatten by Greta Berlin, 1989
Lord Mountbatten by Greta Berlin, 1989
H 23.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.1 in
Sir Anderson Army General Georgian Irish 1810 Hardwood Wine Cooler Cellarette
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
mahogany wine cooler with Lion head handles circa 1810 owned by Sir Charles Alexander Anderson lieutenant
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

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Hardwood

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
]: "Charles Berkeley Pigott, Major, 21st Lancers". For services in Burma. He was promoted Lieutenant Colonel
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Large Burmes Brass, Copper, Silver Inlaid Ceremonial Bowl with Avatars of Vishnu
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Asian Burmese brass ceremonial bowl with silver and copper inlaid with the ten Hindu Avatars
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

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Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two attendants, Central India, 10th-11th century...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Meiji Period Bell Casket by the Nogowa Foundary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An outstanding Meiji period mixed metal bell casket by the Nogowa foundary, Of typical form with a shibuichi ground worked in shakudo, silver and gold with a central continuous frie...
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Antique 1880s Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Metal

Rare circa 1880 Burmese Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Floral Chair High Back Ornate
Located in GB
We are delighted to this absolutely stunning solid Rosewood hand carved high back low seat Burmese chair A truly stunning piece, this type of furniture is just about as ornate as ...
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Antique 1880s Burmese Victorian Side Chairs

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Hardwood

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Large Hand Cast Original Green Patina Bronze Bell With Makers Signature emblazoned on its side. Bold pleasing sound Beautif...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Birds and dragonflies A rare bronze 90 year old lantern find with all hanging bells intact. This trapezoidal roof shaped hand cast bronze lan...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Heavy, Japanese bronze temple bell 梵鐘 (bonshô) of traditional shape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Heavy bronze temple bell (bonshô) of traditional shape with an appealing echoing sound when struck. Its surface is a rich brown, complemented by a hint of light green aged patina. ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing, and resonating sound. 21 Inches Tall. Dated Taisho 15= 1926 , December 12 Signed...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen, unusual style Japan, an antique hand cast round lantern with a unique armilliary orb inside with intriguing details from the Taisho period. May be suspended fro...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
No Reserve
H 13.5 in Dm 13.5 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, Japan. The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors open...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Bronze

Big Antique Japanese Zen Temple Chanting Bell Genuine Hand Carved Mokuygo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century A large hand carved hand lacquered, and hand gilded wooden chanting bell mokugyo - a fish form wooden percussion in...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway with this well carved pair of antique Sgabello chairs. Crafted of walnut in Italy circa 1860, each Renaissance chair stands on curved legs, decorated in the center...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

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Walnut

Vintage Burmese Negora Lacquer Japanese Inspired Design Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese red lacquered waterfall coffee table from the Mid-20th century with Negora lacquered top, Japanese inspired design and scrolling extremities. Created in Burma durin...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Exceptionally Fine And Rare James I Oak Wainscot Chair Dated 1609
Located in Heathfield, GB
An extremely rare and exquisitely carved English oak wainscot chair dated 1609 and with two figural masks – the central mask possibly the ‘Green Man’ with foliage scrolling and falli...
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Antique 17th Century Chairs

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Oak

Antique Renaissance Revival Lion Northwind Carved Walnut Figural Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Renaissance revival lion northwind carved walnut figural side chair. Listing includes a pierce carved scrollwork back, lion/northwind carved face, nailhead trim, solid wood c...
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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Side Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique Satsuma Platter Bearing Eight Scenes from O'mi District Signed
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning late 19th century Satsuma platter bearing eight scenes from the O'mi District. They are: - Moon view O'zu - Hikone Castle - Ukimi Pagoda at Katada - Sole pine tree at Ka...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Victorian Stomps Burkhardt Quartersawn Oak Caned Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Victorian Stomps Burkhardt rocking chair. Made of quartersawn oak featuring serpentine form with caned seat. In 1860, Gustav Stomps established the firm G. Stomps Brother...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Oak

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Bronze Burmese Buddha
Located in SOMIS, CA
An exquisite late 20th century Burmese bronze Buddha. The Buddha is seated on a throne with two
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Late 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Burmese Buddha
Bronze Burmese Buddha
H 14.5 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
Wooden Burmese Sphinx
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wooden Burmese Sphinx. The carved wooden figure is part human, and his body is a stylized lion with
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Wooden Burmese Sphinx
Wooden Burmese Sphinx
H 18 in Dm 13 in
Thai Lion Sentry Mirrored Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
An elaborate Thai cabinet, dating from midway through the Chulalongkorn reign. The lions at its
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Antique 19th Century Thai Country Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood

Thai Lion Sentry Mirrored Cabinet
Thai Lion Sentry Mirrored Cabinet
H 76 in W 47 in D 27.5 in
Stunning Massive Anglo Indian Cabinet In Carved Rosewood
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
flowers and birds and some lions. The feet are in the form of elephants.
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Early 20th Century Burmese Wardrobes and Armoires

Pair of Ebony Indo, Burmese Figures of Lions
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of dramatically posed figures made during the colonial era. As they are hand-carved, there are slight differences in size and poses. Right and left facing. Eyes ...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Ebony, Bone

Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful Pair of Male and Female Burmese Temple Guardian Lions. Carved hardwood (most likely
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures

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Hardwood, Paint, Glass, Mirror

Pair of circa 1920 Burmese Carved Wood Jardinière Plant Pedestal Stands Lions
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Burmese hand carved wood plant
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Vintage 1920s Burmese Regency Planters and Jardinieres

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Wood

Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A fine 20th century Burmese bronze Buddha. The Buddha is seated on a throne with two lions
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20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha
Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha
H 14.5 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
A Burmese Gilt Lacquer Shrine or Altar
Located in Austin, TX
An elaborate and intricate Burmese shrine or altar. The shrine proper is encased in clear glass
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Religious Items

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Wood

A Burmese Gilt Lacquer Shrine or Altar
A Burmese Gilt Lacquer Shrine or Altar
H 84.5 in W 36.5 in D 20 in
Antique 20th Century Burmese Solid Silver Sculptural Tea Set on Tray, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
amongst scrolling foliage, the centre is engraved with a Chinthe, a lion-like creature typical of Burmese
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Early 20th Century Burmese Tea Sets

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Silver

Cast Iron Temple Bell Holding Bracket from Burma, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cast iron temple bell holding bracket from Burma, late 19th-early 20th century. Cast iron bracket
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Antique 1890s Burmese Other Metalwork

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Iron

19th Century Anglo-indian / Burmese Mirror
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
intricately carved with vines and foliage with camouflaged birds and lions. The level of detail and
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wall Mirrors

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Teak

19th Century Anglo-indian / Burmese Mirror
19th Century Anglo-indian / Burmese Mirror
H 25.2 in W 30.71 in D 1.19 in
Early 20th Century Burmese Carved Table
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Burmese carved table. An exceptionally well hand carved 19th century Burmese
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Early Victorian End Tables

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Wood

Antique 20th Century Indian Burmese Solid Silver Hand Crafted Dish, circa 1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Indian Burmese solid silver handcrafted repousse' dish / platter, large size
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20th Century Indian Platters and Serveware

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Silver

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Located in GB
Lion Foo dog guardian table lamps A very decorative and rare vintage pair of table lamps depicting
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in GB
Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

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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Wood

Antique Burmese Temple Bronze Bell with Elaborate Adornment, 18th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An elaborately decorated 18th century bronze bell from Burma. This bell features a tall belly with
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Bronze

19th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Painted Hsun-Ok
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and attractive Burmese offering vessel, called a hsun-ok. Used to transport offerings of
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Decorative Bowls

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Rattan, Lacquer

Rare Intricately Carved Burmese Center Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful round side or center table having a carved dark wood tripod base with birds, lions and
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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Side Tables

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Walnut

20th C. Burmese Red & Black Lacquer Octagon Painted Temple Scene Folding Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Burmese folding table. Red & Black lacquer with octagonal top and arched panelled
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Side Tables

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Mid-19th Century Bermese Carved Davenport
Located in Evergreen, CO
feet. The feet, especially the lions head detail, range in execution from fair to excellent, or have
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

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

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Terracotta

Burmese Silver Half Moon Betel Boxes
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Two antique Burmese silver Betel boxes of half moon shape one with a pierced scroll leaf design and
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Metalwork

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Silver

Burmese Silver Half Moon Betel Boxes
Burmese Silver Half Moon Betel Boxes
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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Burmese Anglo Indian Rosewood Armchair
Located in Shustoke, GB
A wonderful, large scale, mid-19th century, Burmese, Anglo-Indian rosewood armchair. With the most
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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

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Rosewood

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Small porcelain Foo dog, light blue color. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Late 14th Century, Stone Lion, Pagan Period, Art of Burma
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
pairs. In Burmese mythology, the bravery and magnificence of lions are noted and considered the best
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Other Antiquities

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Stone

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Burmese Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Burmese lion for your home. Each Burmese lion for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Burmese lion — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Burmese lion, designed in the Victorian, folk art or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Burmese lion over the years, but those crafted by Howard and Sons and Rajhastani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Burmese Lion?

A Burmese lion can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,800, while the lowest priced sells for $857 and the highest can go for as much as $34,887.