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Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
decoration style varies by culture and religion, handsomely carved and highly detailed, the lion is
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian

Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian

H 6 in W 15 in D 8 in
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 in
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

H 10 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they are made from
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

H 32 in W 43 in D 13 in
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

No Reserve
H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Carved to be seen flat against a wall, this pair of Chinese 18th or 19th century guardian lions will be
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

H 8 in W 23 in D 4 in
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

H 13.25 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty home in China’s Shanxi province. One has a pearl under its foot, and the other has a lion
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

H 38 in W 14 in D 16 in
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

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
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Located in New York, NY
rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompanying pup, climbing
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Jade

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

H 3.5 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12.25 in
Large Pair of Chinese Granite Guardian Lions
Located in Sarasota, FL
Tang Dynasty, 7th /10th. Century. CE The impressive male and female inward-facing guardian lions
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Large Pair of Chinese Granite Guardian Lions
Large Pair of Chinese Granite Guardian Lions

Large Pair of Chinese Granite Guardian Lions

H 35 in W 48 in D 17 in
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of intricately carved limestone fu lions once protected the entry of a grand courtyard
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

H 32 in W 14 in D 22 in
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
18th Century Chinese Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This ancient stone guardian lion shizi was carved by hand out of a single block of limestone. The
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

18th Century Chinese Guardian Sculpture
18th Century Chinese Guardian Sculpture

18th Century Chinese Guardian Sculpture

H 21 in W 16.25 in D 13 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood daybed from the 19th century, with carved foo dog guardian
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions

H 27.5 in W 79.5 in D 30.5 in
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Stone Garden Sculpture inspired in Guardian Lion Foo Dogs from Chinese Culture
Category

20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone

H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, this stone sculpture depicts a reclining mythical fu
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture

Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, this stone fu dog sits at attention as a watchful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

H 11.75 in W 5 in D 9.75 in
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, this stone fu dog sits at attention as a watchful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

H 12.75 in W 5.5 in D 9 in
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Pine

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

H 22.5 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from solid limestone, these mythical figures are qilin, hybrid creatures from Chinese
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Charms
Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Charms

Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Charms

H 11.75 in Dm 5.75 in
Chinese 19th Century Carved Wooden Architectural Panel with Clouds and Lion
Located in Yonkers, NY
motifs and guardian lion. Hand-carved during the 19th century, this vertical architectural panel features
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Carved Wooden Architectural Panel with Clouds and Lion
Chinese 19th Century Carved Wooden Architectural Panel with Clouds and Lion

Chinese 19th Century Carved Wooden Architectural Panel with Clouds and Lion

H 78.5 in W 11.5 in D 2.5 in
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of magnificent Chinese Stone Lion Statuary. They are hand carved from marble stone
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Stone

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

H 21 in W 8 in D 11 in
Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
emphasizes the authority of the king. Guardian lions such as these were known to flank the entryways of Khmer
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850
Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850

Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850

H 54 in W 24 in D 37.5 in
Chinese Guardian Fu Dog Ink Stone, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
prepared his ink. A symbol of protection, the lion-like beast bears the features of a shih-tzu, a dog
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Guardian Fu Dog Ink Stone, c. 1800
Chinese Guardian Fu Dog Ink Stone, c. 1800

Chinese Guardian Fu Dog Ink Stone, c. 1800

H 3 in Dm 3.25 in
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Marble

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

H 29 in W 27 in D 14 in
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This marvelous polychrome carved wooden statuette represents a Buddhist temple guardian, Guandi or
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners. Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
jadeite seal stone is the skillfully carved figure of a foo dog or guardian lion that sits majestically
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

H 6.3 in W 3.12 in D 3.12 in
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the XIX century Elegant lions of the Quing Dynasty carved in
Category

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
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
detailing, similarly styled pair, modeled as guardian foo lion, depicted with outstretched arched body
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

H 30 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Guardian Lions. It was an essential part of Chinese culture and considered beautiful objects d’art
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.
Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.

Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.

H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Chinese late 20th century finely carved green serpentine center table. The six-legged pedestal
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables

Materials

Serpentine

Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table
Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table

Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table

H 30.75 in Dm 46.75 in
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Each Foo dog is well carved, capturing the regal and protective essence of these revered guardian lions
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
focal point, placed inside or outside, as a garden ornament, replacing your foo dogs, guardian lions
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 Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The story of this pair of Thai carved and jeweled wood Singha guardian dogs is as great as the dogs
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 Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
actually a mistake made in the west. In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base

H 31 in W 12 in D 11 in
Vintage Chinese Mongolian Carved Carnelian Turquoise Silver Enamel Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
a boy riding what looks like guardian lion . Necklace chain is made of carnelian , turquoise
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Mongolian Carved Carnelian Turquoise Silver Enamel Necklace
Vintage Chinese Mongolian Carved Carnelian Turquoise Silver Enamel Necklace

Vintage Chinese Mongolian Carved Carnelian Turquoise Silver Enamel Necklace

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W 28 in L 0.38 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Table with Carved Apron and Custom Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
carved with bats and guardian lions, horse hoof legs and newly refreshed with custom dark brown lacquer
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Table with Carved Apron and Custom Lacquer
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Table with Carved Apron and Custom Lacquer

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Table with Carved Apron and Custom Lacquer

H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardian lions, one male and
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
mythical creatures, also referred to as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions, are not only
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two

H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 3.08 in
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Pomona, CA
carved porcelain. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainland China firstly as
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs
20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

H 27 in W 15 in D 22 in
Set/2 Lions, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Lions Guardian, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Set/2 Lions, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Set/2 Lions, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home

Set/2 Lions, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home

H 10.04 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Chinese Lacquered Theater Bench with Dragon Carvings, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
ambition, dignity and success. On the apron, two mythical fu lion guardians play with an embroidered ball
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lacquered Theater Bench with Dragon Carvings, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Theater Bench with Dragon Carvings, c. 1850

Chinese Lacquered Theater Bench with Dragon Carvings, c. 1850

H 20.5 in W 84 in D 14 in
19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
Located in Haarlem, NL
caddy is raised on four lacquered and gilt carved imperial guardian lions, lion dogs or foo dogs also
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique colored glaze ceramic lion statuary are hand made and hand carved
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Ceramic

Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

H 43 in W 19 in D 22 in
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
(Imperial Guardian Lion / Chinese Foo Dog), is an extraordinarily rare and unusual form, having large
Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

H 16.5 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
, "guardian lions". Unsigned, artist unknown. Chocolate colored soapstone carved statues standing on bases
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair

Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair

H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
spectacular guardian lions. A masterpiece that would have been made for and limited to a member of the Royal
Category

Antique 19th Century Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console
Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console

Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console

H 106 in W 85 in D 30 in
Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Large hand carving of Chinese Foo Dog. This piece is hand carved from a solid piece of Nephrite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Jade, Other

Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)

Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)

H 6.5 in W 3.75 in D 8.5 in
Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Large hand carving of Chinese Foo Dog. This piece is hand carved from a solid piece of Nephrite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)

Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)

H 6.5 in W 3.75 in D 8.5 in
Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
October 2020. Imperial guardian lions, commonly known as foo dogs, are traditional Chinese symbols of
Category

Vintage 1970s More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Jade

Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb
Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb

Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
for details. Japan, a Fine tall kasuga granite stone lantern with a beautifully carved lotus top and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches

H 104 in W 30 in D 30 in
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè
By Francesco Bolgié
Located in IT
the front, has a half-moon element inside which is finely carved a lion with two cupids and laurel
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dressers

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè

H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 23.23 in
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Carved Chinese Guardian Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of carved Chinese guardian lions is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, wood and limestone, all carved Chinese guardian lions available were constructed with great care. There are 118 antique and vintage carved Chinese guardian lions for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Carved Chinese guardian lions have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved Chinese guardian lions bearing Art Deco or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many carved Chinese guardian lions are appealing in their simplicity, but Europa Antiques and Lusitanus Home produced popular carved Chinese guardian lions that are worth a look.

How Much are Carved Chinese Guardian Lions?

Prices for carved Chinese guardian lions can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, carved Chinese guardian lions begin at $90 and can go as high as $295,091, while the average can fetch as much as $3,195.
Questions About Carved Chinese Guardian Lions
  • What are Chinese guardian lions called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese guardian lions are called shishi or stone lions. In English, they are colloquially referred to as lion dogs or foo dogs. Shishi are typically made out of stone. On 1stDibs, find your own stone lions from top sellers around the world.

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