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19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Hardwood Stand, Large Scale
19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Hardwood Stand, Large Scale

19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Hardwood Stand, Large Scale

Located in Stamford, CT

The upper section of the bell has been cast with a pair of chin-thei (Burmese lions) which guard the holding ring. The hanging bracket is attached to the bell by means of an iron ro...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Mythical Lion-Human Guardian
19th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Mythical Lion-Human Guardian

19th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Mythical Lion-Human Guardian

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden mythical lion-human guardian, also known as Manussiha or Manuthiha.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Burmese Chinthe Temple Guardian Lions
Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Burmese Chinthe Temple Guardian Lions

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Burmese Chinthe Temple Guardian Lions

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century pair of bronze Burmese Chinthe temple guardian lions. Also called Foo Dog or Foo lions.

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Walnut Filigree Armchair with Carved Lion Arms, 19th Century
Burmese Walnut Filigree Armchair with Carved Lion Arms, 19th Century

Burmese Walnut Filigree Armchair with Carved Lion Arms, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Burmese style carved walnut filigree open armchair with lion arms and cushion seat, (19th century).

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Antique 19th Century Asian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood

Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair

Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A near pair of antique Southeast Asian Burmese jeweled parcel gilt wooden temple guardian figure carvings. circa 1900 Hand carved in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th / e...

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Vintage Asian Carved Wood Lion Box
Vintage Asian Carved Wood Lion Box

Vintage Asian Carved Wood Lion Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This rare find is a must-have for collectors of Asian antiquities and high-end folk art. Add this guardian lion to your collection to invite strength and timeless style into your home.

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

Located in Forney, TX

BRIEF HISTORY / BACKGROUND: Predating the use of coins for money, brass weights cast in the shape of iconic animals like the Chinthe were commonly used to measure standard quantitie...

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Embroidered Wall Hanging 1960
Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Embroidered Wall Hanging 1960

Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Embroidered Wall Hanging 1960

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Circa 1960. Burmese Kalaga Elephant, Lion, Horse, Peacock and Turkey displayed on this intricate Silk Tapestry Wall Hanging Framed Textile Art.

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Textiles

Materials

Textile, Beads, Sequins

Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul
Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul

Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul

Located in Langweer, NL

This map depicts the Empire of the Great Mogul in northern India including the region from Iran to Burma. The Indus and Ganges Rivers are the most prominent features of the map, alon...

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Antique Late 17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

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Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century
Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century

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 teak) and natural resin.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Glass, Mirror

Pair of circa 1920 Burmese Carved Wood Jardinière Plant Pedestal Stands Lions
Pair of circa 1920 Burmese Carved Wood Jardinière Plant Pedestal Stands Lions

Pair of circa 1920 Burmese Carved Wood Jardinière Plant Pedestal Stands Lions

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Burmese hand carved wood plant Jardinière stands with lion bird and floral detailing A very good looking and decora...

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Vintage 1920s Burmese Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs
Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs

Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs

By Tony Duquette

Located in Chamblee, GA

Heavy unusual decorated bronze guardian foo lions, a pair. Burmese or Thai in origin. Produced early to mid 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure
Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure

Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure

Located in Forney, TX

A primitive antique Southeast Asian Buddhist carved qilin foo dog temple guardian figure. Hand carved in Burma, 19th century or earlier, depicting the stylized lion mythical beast,...

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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Burmese Carved Gilt Wood Glass Jeweled Manussiha Figure Pair
Antique Burmese Carved Gilt Wood Glass Jeweled Manussiha Figure Pair

Antique Burmese Carved Gilt Wood Glass Jeweled Manussiha Figure Pair

Located in Forney, TX

It has a human head and torso and lion hindquarters. Thus, it can be called a Burmese sphinx.

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Hand-carved Teak Lion Figure – 19th Century – South Asian Origin
Hand-carved Teak Lion Figure – 19th Century – South Asian Origin

Hand-carved Teak Lion Figure – 19th Century – South Asian Origin

Located in Bilzen, BE

Origin: Southern India or Burma (Myanmar) Possibly related to temple carving traditions or Indo-Portuguese ecclesiastical furnishings.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ebony Indo, Burmese Figures of Lions
Pair of Ebony Indo, Burmese Figures of Lions

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

Materials

Bone, Glass, Ebony

Late 14th Century, Stone Lion, Pagan Period, Art of Burma
Late 14th Century, Stone Lion, Pagan Period, Art of Burma

Late 14th Century, Stone Lion, Pagan Period, Art of Burma

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

In Burmese mythology, the bravery and magnificence of lions are noted and considered the best guardians for shrines, pagodas, and temples.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Other Antiquities

Materials

Stone

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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell
Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell

Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A Chinese antique handbell made of copper alloy. I think it is from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. Although it is a casting, the fine decoration is very beau...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Monumental Burmese Bronze and Iron Temple Bell
Monumental Burmese Bronze and Iron Temple Bell

Monumental Burmese Bronze and Iron Temple Bell

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A huge antique bronze bell with iron top. This large bell has all the original patination from many years of use and exposure. The iron also has all its original oxidation. This bell...

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

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Fine and Rare 17th Century Japanese Mulberry Wood Gilt-Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Fine and Rare 17th Century Japanese Mulberry Wood Gilt-Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Fine and Rare 17th Century Japanese Mulberry Wood Gilt-Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Located in Lymington, GB

An outstanding and rare, 17th-century Japanese mulberrywood gilt-lacquer cabinet raised on a later stand. This fine and exceptional two-door, gilt-heightened cabinet - reputedly in ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

TEMPLE BELL (BONSHÔ)  Japanese, from the second half of the 19th Century
TEMPLE BELL (BONSHÔ)  Japanese, from the second half of the 19th Century

TEMPLE BELL (BONSHÔ) Japanese, from the second half of the 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

TEMPLE BELL (BONSHÔ) Japanese, from the second half of the 19th century. in bronze with relief decoration. Signs of use. Dim.: (bell) 70 x 37 cm total: 110cm good condition

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

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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.