Antique Chinese Lions

Antique Chinese - Art Deco rugs 6' 3'' x 8' 6''. Antique Geometric Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Pile Black 1875 Rug, Circa Date: 1875. This exceptional example of 19th-century weavin...

Description A very nicely decorated large dish from around 1600-1630. Heavy and larger sized piece with beautiful decoration in red and green Storage box included. Similar piece in ...

The design is populated by mythological creatures rendered in deep indigo and cerulean tones, contrasting beautifully with the light field. Several stylized Chinese lions, or Foo Dog...

China – Blanc de Chine porcelain incense holder, surmounted by a Chinese lion, Qing dynasty, 18th century (Kangxi period) White porcelain statuette known as “blanc de Chine”, represe...

This rare 18th-century Chinese Ningxia rug features the iconic Guardian Lions (Fou Dogs), revered in Chinese culture as symbols of protection, strength, and prosperity.

The soft and silky wool in pristine condition makes this example a true gem of early Chinese weaving, and a collectable example of Museum quality.  

A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition.

Chinese guardian lions. Lions have long been associated with Buddhism, royalty and splendor in Chinese tradition.

A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition.

The lidded censer having a Chinese lion (Shi) to the lid, the body and lid inlaid with floral cloisonne motifs, the sides having handles in an archaistic style, the base engraved and...

An antique East Turkestan pictorial lion Khotan accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 2" x 6' 0"

Also, in the case of Japanese and Chinese lions, a ball is attached to the left hand, but this is missing.

This is a stone lion statue made in China, presumably in the 20th century or later, during the Republic of China period.

A Large Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Buddhist Lion Sculpture 17.5"H x 6.5"W x 5"D

A rare pair of antique Japanese Karashishi paintings in a landscape of rocks and peony flowers on gold leaf ground in fine handmade frames, Edo period, early 18th century. The Karash...

Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vases having a figural foo lion design with raise...

A Chinese soapstone guardian lion, 19th century. 5 ½ inches wide by 2 ½ inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall

A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy.

Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protectio...

The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is kno...

This porcelain vase from the early 20th-century is sculpted to a classic phoenix-tail silhouette and decorated on all sides with mythical fu lions. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, f...

Chinese guardian lions in original condition. The lions are made from wood and were handmade sometime during the 19th century in China.

foo lion decorated with a pleasant facial expression

An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and seated on lotus bases.

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries.

A fantastic Chinese cast bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions play fighting, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China.

Terrific Pair of Hand Molded 19th Century Chinese Foo Lions Foodog, Aubergine, Chinese, 19th Century, 6-1/2" H

Antique Pair Chinese 5 Lions Famille Rose Vases 19th Century, marked on the bases.

A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy.

Each applied with an old paper label reading: 唐獅子、鎌倉時代 “Karashishi, Kamakura jidai” [Chinese lions, Kamakura Period]. Each with an associated metal stand.

one dog/lion is clutching onto a ball-like object, and the other dog/lion is clutching onto her cub; wooden base is included with this lot; 1.8in(D) x 3.75in(W) x 2.25in(H) are the a...

In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship. Beautifully carved into sandstone, this large pair of foo dog statues once flanke...

Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the XIX century Elegant lions of the Quing Dynasty carved in white marble with chisel.

A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs.

This pair of limestone fu lion-dogs once protected a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China.

Regal pair of carved wooden Chinese red painted and gilt Buddhistic lions. Each lion is seated atop a cloth draped plinth, with one paw atop a brocade ball.

A late 19th Century Chinese Etched Brass Jardiniere with lion heads and measuring 14" in width, 11" in depth and 10" tall.

This pair of 19th century carved limestone Fu dogs with sinister smiles and furled brows once guarded the entrance to one of provincial China's grand homes. One peers up and the othe...

wooden base shown in pictures is included with this item; approximate measurements of carving only: 4in(L) x 2.5in(H) x 2.5in(D), approximate measurements of carving with wooden base...

A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song dynasty 1279 AD. Please enjoy the beautiful remnants of its aged original swirling pa...

The pots are flanked with two faux handles in the form of fu lions, or shizi, mythical creatures associated with balance and protection.

I picked this up originally because the lion made me laugh a little. It’s an old Chinese scroll weight, probably 18th or 19th century, solid cast and only about 3 inches long, but f...

At the bottom of the panel is a fu lion dog, or shizi, seated on a rock emerging from crashing waves.

Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions of extraordinary quality and casting.

This pair of intricately carved limestone fu lions once protected the entry of a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China.

An unusual pair of 19th century Chinese hand painted and richly glazed pottery seated Buddhist lions.

Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.

1.6in(D) x 2.8in(W) x 5.8in(H) are the dimensions of the taller foo lion/dog; the paw of one lion is resting on a rock; the paw of the other lion is resting on a ball

This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a testament to the era's craftsmanship.

Antique Chinese table lamp made from a 19th century porcelain vase mounted with wood and brass hardware as a lamp, with an alum red Taishi Shaoshi lion design against a gray-beige ba...

A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty, late 19th century.

Their origins date back to the late 19th century. Chinese guardian lions or the lions of Fo are iconic mythical guardian creatures in Chinese culture.

A remarkable pair of rare antique Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) Chinese terracota architectural roof tile beasts. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in Imperial China around the turn of the late 19...

Marvelous antique foo lion dog sculpture in green glazed ceramic. This outstanding object was hand-made in the early 1900s. This fine quality ceramic sculpture has outstanding detai...

Collection also include a standing Lion, an elephant and a Camel all exquitisly hand carved.

A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China.

A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings.