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Bronze Lion Japan

Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century
Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century

Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century

Located in Forney, TX

A remarkable Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese patinated bronze Buddhistic lion censer, exceptionally

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue
Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze Shishi (Shi Shi) guardian lion (Chinese Foo Dog

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

Located in Southall, GB

A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger
Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger

Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger This stunning antique depicts a lion

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Early 20th Century Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

Located in Forney, TX

A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Rare Edo-Meiji Period Bronze Hibachi with Lion Handles
Pair of Rare Edo-Meiji Period Bronze Hibachi with Lion Handles

Pair of Rare Edo-Meiji Period Bronze Hibachi with Lion Handles

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This exceptional pair of bronze hibachi (traditional Japanese braziers) dates back to the Edo

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.
Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Region of

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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Late 19th Century Bronze Represent a Lion Japan
Late 19th Century Bronze Represent a Lion Japan

Late 19th Century Bronze Represent a Lion Japan

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H 12.21 in W 24.41 in D 3.94 in

Late 19th Century Bronze Represent a Lion Japan

Located in Paris, FR

Lion in bronze Late 19th century Japan.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s
Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

Japanese bronze censer with lion foo dog (Shishi). In japan, censer is one of the three Buddhist

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20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed
19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed

Located in Hampstead, QC

and impressive bronze sculpture of a roaring lion was made during the Meiji Period in Japan (1868-1921

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion FormTemple Candle Holder
A Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion FormTemple Candle Holder

A Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion FormTemple Candle Holder

Located in Austin, TX

shishi lion climbing up a rocky outcropping. His head is turned to look behind him, mouth slightly open

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.
Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.

Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique bronze vase with Foo lions. Japanese signature, see pictures. 
Meiji period 1868-1912

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

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Silver

Large Antique Japanese Figural Bronze Lion Passant Signed, Carved Base
Large Antique Japanese Figural Bronze Lion Passant Signed, Carved Base

Large Antique Japanese Figural Bronze Lion Passant Signed, Carved Base

Located in Big Flats, NY

Large antique Japanese figural bronze sculpture of lion passant standing on carved wood base

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Lion Kabuki Shumei Japan 1940
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Lion Kabuki Shumei Japan 1940

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Lion Kabuki Shumei Japan 1940

By Kabuki Shumei

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze sculpture of a lion by Kabuki Shumei, Japan Showa period.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture
Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture

Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture

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H 13 in W 24.02 in D 0.04 in

Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze lion with a shaggy mane, signed.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Meiji Bronze of a Lion
Meiji Bronze of a Lion

Meiji Bronze of a Lion

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H 0.1 in W 25 in D 0.1 in

Meiji Bronze of a Lion

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Meiji bronze of a stalking lion by Seiya, shown crouching down and baring his teeth, signed. On a

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Large Bronze Vase with Shishi Lions Design
Large Bronze Vase with Shishi Lions Design

Large Bronze Vase with Shishi Lions Design

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Large bronze vase with Shishi Lions design carved by Gyokusei Age: Mid-20th Century

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20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze Study of a Lion and Lioness by ‘Genryusai Seiya’
Meiji Period Bronze Study of a Lion and Lioness by ‘Genryusai Seiya’

Meiji Period Bronze Study of a Lion and Lioness by ‘Genryusai Seiya’

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze study of a lion and lioness, the lion striding forward and snarling with the

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Figure of a Male Lion
Japanese Bronze Figure of a Male Lion

Japanese Bronze Figure of a Male Lion

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H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 9.75 in

Japanese Bronze Figure of a Male Lion

Located in Essex, MA

Lying down looking content. Wonderful rich patina. Signed on base.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censor with Buddhist Lions
Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censor with Buddhist Lions

Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censor with Buddhist Lions

Located in Austin, TX

A Japanese Meiji period patinated bronze censor of globular form flanked by applied wave tailed

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Fine Bronze Antique Lion Garden Dog with original collector box
Japanese Fine Bronze Antique Lion Garden Dog with original collector box

Japanese Fine Bronze Antique Lion Garden Dog with original collector box

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a superb old bronze casting of a signed early 20th century Komainu lion dog complete with

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century
Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century

Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic and dynamic Japanese cast bronze censer in the form of a roaring shishi with a brocade

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Antique Big Handsome Bronze Lion Guardian Dog koma-inu Taisho, 1915 Signed
Japan Antique Big Handsome Bronze Lion Guardian Dog koma-inu Taisho, 1915 Signed

Japan Antique Big Handsome Bronze Lion Guardian Dog koma-inu Taisho, 1915 Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquistions Travels. Handsome Sculpture Over 100 Years Old Japanese fine

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Bronze

Old Japanese Copperware or Incense Burner in the Shape of a Lion/Carved Figurine
Old Japanese Copperware or Incense Burner in the Shape of a Lion/Carved Figurine

Old Japanese Copperware or Incense Burner in the Shape of a Lion/Carved Figurine

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We Japanese introduce unique items with unique aesthetics, purchasing routes, and ways that no one

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Cast Bronze Lion Dog Censer
Japanese Cast Bronze Lion Dog Censer

Japanese Cast Bronze Lion Dog Censer

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese bronze casting of a lion dog, (shishi), protectively curled around a flaming pearl of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Lion Okimono, Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji Period
Japanese Bronze Lion Okimono, Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji Period

Japanese Bronze Lion Okimono, Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji Period

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

£1,450.00 Japanese bronze okimono, signed Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji period. Powerfully cast, as a

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Oriental Chinese or Japanese Bronze Lion Sculpture
19th Century Oriental Chinese or Japanese Bronze Lion Sculpture

19th Century Oriental Chinese or Japanese Bronze Lion Sculpture

Located in Lyon, RH-Alps

19th century oriental chinese or japanese bronze lion sculpture signed ( photo n° 8 ) on a wood

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Meiji Period Lion
Bronze Meiji Period Lion

Bronze Meiji Period Lion

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H 11 in W 23 in D 6 in

Bronze Meiji Period Lion

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Striking, muscular and a ferocious bronze lion from the Meiji Period (Japan 1860-1912. Without

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Figure of Standing Shishi Lion Dog Koro Incensor
Bronze Figure of Standing Shishi Lion Dog Koro Incensor

Bronze Figure of Standing Shishi Lion Dog Koro Incensor

Located in Monterey, CA

to protect the people within. Material: Bronze Origin: Japan Age: Edo period, circa 1850. Size

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

$486Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 4.8 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a pair of hand carved green stone Chinese Foo-Dog sculptures/figurines. They depict a pair of foo-dogs seated in a rectangular shaped base with a carpet. They are supported b...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made of a hardstone, hand carved with fine detail and polished, dating to the mid 20th c...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Stone

Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria
Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria

Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria

By Rudolf Scheer & Söhne

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

A pair of exquisite decorative brown leather riding boots made by Austrian Imperial shoemaker Scheer - Purveyor of the imperial and royal court of the Austrian and Hungarian empire. ...

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Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

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

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs

$3,250 / set

H 16 in W 14 in D 8 in

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

This is a nice pair of bronze Foo Dogs with a male and female with baby. They would look great in a garden or entrance to your home or garden. Foo Dogs also known as Guardian Lions s...

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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Period George III Cuban Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard of Late 18th Century
Period George III Cuban Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard of Late 18th Century

Period George III Cuban Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard of Late 18th Century

Located in Essex, MA

Period George III magnificently figured Cuban mahogany sideboard. Bowfront Original finish cleaned and waxed Beautiful patina and color Sectioned central drawer Flanking side ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sideboards

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Mahogany

Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans
Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans

Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans

By F.J.B. Watson, Everett Fahy, Carl C. Dauterman

Located in valatie, NY

The Wrightsman collection, Vols. I-V. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1966-1973. First edition hardcovers with dust jackets. 2248 pp. Inscribed by the Wrightsmans. The comp...

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

$1,654

H 37.01 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

By ACC Japan

Located in London, Lambeth

Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan and were originally created as a portable set of drawers. Crafted using Japanese joi...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Renaissance-style round sterling silver entree dish. The bottom of the entree dish is smooth, while a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf motifs has been welded...

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1990s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh
Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh

Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large and impressive Meiji period bronze bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuha Company, the animal powerfully modelled with his head low and turned slightly to the left and with a...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Italian Art Deco Black velvet Convertible Chaise Longue
Italian Art Deco Black velvet Convertible Chaise Longue

Italian Art Deco Black velvet Convertible Chaise Longue

$3,975

H 28.35 in W 71.66 in D 21.66 in

Italian Art Deco Black velvet Convertible Chaise Longue

Located in Miami, FL

Particular and unique chaise lounge from the 1940s in Art Deco style in precious black velvet . The feet are in turned solid wood and black lacquered with working wheels. You can ope...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Khmer Bronze Uma, Angkor Wat Style, 12th Century, Cambodia
Khmer Bronze Uma, Angkor Wat Style, 12th Century, Cambodia

Khmer Bronze Uma, Angkor Wat Style, 12th Century, Cambodia

Located in Austin, TX

A small Khmer bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Uma, Angkor Period, Style of Angkor Wat, circa 12th century, Cambodia. This small Khmer bronze devotional figure depicts the Hindu...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mirror with Dragons, Italy, 1940s
Mirror with Dragons, Italy, 1940s

Mirror with Dragons, Italy, 1940s

$7,699

H 61.82 in W 28.75 in D 3.94 in

Mirror with Dragons, Italy, 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

An Asian -nspired mirror with unusual shape, framed by two carved wood dragons, seeming to entwine around the glass.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Chinese antique stone engraving of a dragon /Before 20th century/stone tablet
Chinese antique stone engraving of a dragon /Before 20th century/stone tablet

Chinese antique stone engraving of a dragon /Before 20th century/stone tablet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a carved stone slab, probably made in China. What is represented is probably a dragon. A dragon with a brave face is carved with two raised eyebrows. It is thought that it wa...

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20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR

Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS ON ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH HAND-WRITTEN INSCRIPTIONS AND AN EMBROIDERED DATE OF APRIL 12TH, 1945, MOURNING THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT: American na...

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Custom Made Modern Metal Side /Drink Table or Pedestal
Custom Made Modern Metal Side /Drink Table or Pedestal

Custom Made Modern Metal Side /Drink Table or Pedestal

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-644 Custom made metal table can be used as a pedestal/drink table/plant stand or table base top dimension 12" base 17".

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Vintage 1960s Pedestals

Materials

Metal

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Bronze Lion Japan For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bronze lion Japan for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and copper, every bronze lion Japan was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bronze lion Japan — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right bronze lion Japan, those designed in Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Kabuki Shumei each produced at least one beautiful bronze lion Japan that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bronze Lion Japan?

A bronze lion Japan can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,209, while the lowest priced sells for $788 and the highest can go for as much as $17,025.