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Japanese Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
gives it a timeless character.
This carving is called “tamajishi,” or “ball lion,” and has long been
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved wood lion head from one solid piece of wood. Great form and proportional.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian carved teak wood guardian lion sculpture from the mid-18th century, with traces of
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 7.5 in D 18.5 in
23cm Vintage Chinese Auspicious Wood Lions Pair Sculptures
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Enhance your space with this Vintage Chinese Auspicious Wood Lions Pair Sculptures, a stunning
Category
Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Located in Hudson, NY
with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed
Located in Hampstead, QC
its lacquered wood base. The left glass eye of the lion is missing. The joint where the tail meets the
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Antique Large Carved Wood Asian Lions a Pair
Located in Portage, MI
A beautiful pair of 19th century large carved wooden asian lions with wonderful patina. Possibly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century East Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in
Category
Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 14 in D 7 in
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a well-preserved lion mask that dates to the 18th century (possibly earlier). Lion masks were
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Boxwood Auspicious Guardian Two Lions Sculptures
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The Vintage Chinese boxwood Carving of Auspicious Sitting Lions Pair is a remarkable example of
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A decorative pair of carved gilt wood and lacquer Chinese Buddhist lions C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A very pleasing and beautifully hand carved pair of Chinese Buddhist lions left and right handed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
H 11.03 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This another superb example of an Edo Period early 18th century or earlier Lion Mask created for
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chinese guardian lions in original condition. The lions are made from wood and were handmade
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings. Born
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 48.75 in W 26.25 in D 12 in
A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair Of 17th Century Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Padded Rests On
Category
Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 5 in
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina
This is a very special and highly
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 11.23 in D 5.71 in
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
, hand-carved in keyaki wood with original glass eyes and dating to the 17th/18th century.
Dimensions
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in
Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
carvings. circa 1900
Hand carved in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th / early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
H 7 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pair of Important Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi in ceramic with cracked white enamel
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
are most often seated at the threshold of the temple. They are also called the lions of Fô
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This looks like an old copperware, but it is a wood carving work.
It is glossy because it is
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss Black Forest Wood and Marble Lucerne Lion Carving
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
this Swiss Black Forest Lucerne Lion Carving. The Lucerne Lion carved from Linden wood with fine detail
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Bespoke Gilded Armchair in Ivory Capitonne and Lion Carvings
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Luxury capitonne armchair with unique lion foot carved design. The seats are in mixed fabric and
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion
Located in MILANO, IT
A Japanese carved wood sculpture okimono of an elegant and mightily lion with thick mane. Good
Category
Antique 1850s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Spruce
H 24.02 in W 20.08 in D 7.49 in
Indian Folk art sculpture of a roaring lion
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Folk art Hand painted sculpture of a roaring lion from an Indian processional chariot
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th-19th Century Lion Screw Nutcracker for Hazelnuts
Located in Paris, FR
, carefully arranged in the detail.
Here is a screw-type beech wood nutcracker, in a form of a lion.
A
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco
Located in Werkendam, NL
believed these Foo Dogs had the power to warding off evil and bringing prosperity.
Sculptured in wood with
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 22.05 in W 4.73 in D 11.82 in
Early 18th Century Dutch Wood Carving of Pair of Lions with Coat of Arms
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 18th century beautifully wood carved Dutch carving of pair of lions and coat of arms in a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a unique early 19th century wooden carving depicting a stylized lion in black distressed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of 4 Lion Antique Mask 'Wood Rosette' Hand Carving Craft Wall Art
Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg
High quality carved mask from oak or beech of your choice.
>> SKU: M-002
>> Dimensions (A x B x C):
1) 2.95" × 2.95" × 0.98"
2) 3.54" × 3.54" × 1.18"
3) 4.72" × 4.72" × 1.57"
4) 5...
Category
2010s Victorian Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
Lion Head from Oak Antique Mask 'Wood Rosette' Hand Carving Craft Wall Art
Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg
High quality carved mask from oak or beech of your choice.
>> SKU: M-014
>> Dimensions (A x B x C):
1) 4.76" × 3.35" × 1.65"
2) 5.59" × 3.94" × 1.85"
3) 6.69" × 4.72" × 2.32"
4) 8...
Category
2010s Victorian Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
H 4.76 in W 3.35 in D 1.65 in
Japanese Antiques After 1910-Wood Carving Lions / Shrines and Temples
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
heavy.
There are small cracks and chips in the wood.
It is a recommended item.
[A] A lion with an
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 11.62 in W 13.98 in D 8.67 in
Japanese Old Wood Carving Lion Head/Antique Folk Art Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an item of Japanese culture.
Since ancient times, the Japanese have created lion heads and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 14.97 in D 15.36 in
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Lion on Stand, 19th Century Carving Sculpture
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Figural Carving Sculpture
A well-executed, characterful and detailed study of a lion on a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 13.78 in
Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered wood, Late Edo period
This lion mask can be
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Late 19th Century Wood and Gilt Lions from Asia
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of late 19th century wood and gilt Lions from Asia
Circa 1880. Measure: 8.5" H, 16.25" W, 3.5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure
Located in Forney, TX
carved in Burma, 19th century or earlier, depicting the stylized lion mythical beast, rising on integral
Category
Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Large Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Wood Lions Traces of Gilt and Paint
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Fantastic folk art appeal in this well proportioned wood carved lions. There are remnants of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 21.5 in W 13.5 in D 8.5 in
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Poplar
H 20 in W 28.5 in D 8 in
Pair Large Carved Fu Lions
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful large pair of mid-20th century carved hardwood fu-lions crafted in the Qing
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Carved Androcles Lion Figure
Located in London, GB
An unusually detailed example of a mid-20th century Folk Art lion figure. Unique in its formed with
Category
Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Huge Indian Folk-Art Lion Figure
Located in London, GB
A large hand carved section wood folk art figure of a roaring lion. Colourful and full of character
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Incredible Folk Art Lion Sculpture by David Alvarez
Located in Houston, TX
Awesome Hand carved lion sculpture by artist David Alvarez. Lion has a wild twine mane and three
Category
Late 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Mythical Gilt Figure with Lion, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
kingly lion, this elder figure depicts a character from the classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Yellow-Glazed Ceramic Roof Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of ceramic lions with yellow glaze.
Originally crafted as roof ornaments for traditional
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Asian Late 19th-Early 20th Century Carved Ebony Lion, Unsigned
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisitely detailed sculpture of an ebony lion, Asian in origin, produced by an unknown master
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Ebony
A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Pair of C20th Decorative Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog/Lion Mounts. Nicely carved having
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculpture of a Lion
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An Scandinavian wooden sculpture of a lion, hand made and painted in the early 1900's.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone.
Perfect for
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Golden Wooden Buddhist Deity, Seated on a Lion, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Golden wood Buddhist deity, seated on a lion, China, late 19th century
Measures: H 31cm, W 24cm, D
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 12.21 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique wood carving figures depicting Shishu.
Exquisitely carved by a skilled hand with beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Free Shipping within the United
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Lion Head 1800s-1860s/Folk Art mingei wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese lion head.
It is an item from the Edo period.
It is an item by the culture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...
Materials
Cedar
H 4.34 in W 6.3 in D 8.27 in
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An assortment of lions wood carvings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct lions wood carvings — often made from wood, paint and softwood — can elevate any home. There are 35 antique and vintage lions wood carvings for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Lions wood carvings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Lions wood carvings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,695, while they’re typically $128 on the low end and $14,500 highest priced.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.