Chinese Guardian Lion

Details of Chinese guardian lions on enamel jars with lids atop pedestals. 18 x 33 in

Komainu have a strong resemblance to Chinese Guardian Lions (Shishi), and it is believed that the Japanese were exposed to these ‘lion-dogs’ through Korea in the 8th century.

Large and antique Chinese Sancai glazed pottery guardian lion, its mouth drawn back in a snarl, wearing a shawl and carrying an urn on its back, standing four square on a plinth.

Atop the seal is a guardian lion. All 4 sides are blank as well as the bottom.

Offering this pair of stunning carved serpentine guardian lions. On rectangular plinths with geometric patterns and circles they rise up. One is guarding a ball under one foot and th...

Vintage Chinese "Guardian Foo Lion" resin sculpture on a black wood plinth.

expertly carved lion with great details all the way around.The color is a light grey with a light brown patina .The darkened area is an iron deposit that has pieces all around the body.

Chinese Shiwan pottery ornamental guardian lion, mid-20th century in excellent condition.

Offering a pair of Guardian foo lions. This pair is heavy cast stone with intricate detail. Starts on a rectangular plinth at the base. From there the lions are posed with one foot l...

Foo lion sculptures of hand-carved and painted wood, c. 19th Century, possibly older. Condition: True antique patina and distress throughout; old losses and repairs, stress crack...

Lid features a delightfully charming butter yellow and baby blue grinning shisa figure on top—a traditional Ryukyuan cultural artifact and decoration from Okinawa mythology derived f...

Limited series sculpture of a guardian lion with a sphere in red and gold enamel, representing the flower of life, as the protector of Buddhist temples and palaces. For thousands of...

A pair rare and fine ceramic with san-cai guardian lions, lively modeled with intricate details, lively modeled, beautiful colors.

An Asian style glass top accent table, unbranded. Solid pine base with a distressed whitewash finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat su...

Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Lions Sculptures – Guardian Fu Lion Pair in Traditional Style This Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Lions Sculptures Pair showcases the iconic Fu Lions (als...

Pair of foo dogs, beautifully carved and delicately gilded. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament.

Komainu are also sometimes called shishi, and are the Japanese interpretation of the noble Chinese foo dog or guardian lion protectors. Fantastic design notable not just for the eye...

Hand-forged in Bronze, these ornate yet subtle candle-stands, sets the stage for Chinese Imperial guardians, lions, or “foo dogs”.

Pair of small Chinese guardian lions or Foo Dogs made of dark brown glazed ceramic.

These majestic creatures are c. 1800 (Qing Dynasty). This pair of These limestone guardians are displayed on carved bases Together with their carved bases they stand 96” tall. The ...

Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring is decorated in relief with a repoussé design...

These figurines depict Foo dogs, originating from China. The original Guardian Lions can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, where they were traditionally displayed in front of Chines...

Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament.

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair Chinese guardian lions, also called Fu (Foo) Lions, lions of Buddha, are a common representation of th...

Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends. Dimensions: 4" x 3.25" x 6.75" (WIdth x Depth x Height)

Beautifully Decorated and Painted Pair of Multi-Color Chinese Guardian Lions with Underglaze of Emerald Green, with Tight Curled Blue Manes, and Light Aubergine Colored Coat and Tail...

Chinese guardian lions are sometimes referred to in English as shishi, from the Chinese shí shi (Chinese: ??

A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone patina, on rectangular bases.

Gorgeous pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs Great look to this pair which are a perfect left and right Circa 1920 with a great patina to the bronze Of course being bronze these can live...

Provenance; Private Collection where acquired by the previous owner from an important New York estate in the early 1980’s. Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lion...

This is a pair of antique white marble Chinese Foo dogs. Also known as Chinese "guardian lions," foo dogs have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tomb...

The Foo Dogs, also known as the Chinese guardian lions, are the ancient sacred dogs of Asia who have traditionally guarded palaces, temples, tombs and homes of the wealthy.

The jars feature protective Chinese guardian lions, known as foo dogs in the West, on the tops of the lids.

Nicely weathered dating it mid 20th century. Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the origins lie deep in much ...

Chinese guardian lions, known as stone lions or Imperial lions, and often called "Foo Dogs" or "Dogs of Fo" in the West, are a common representation of the lion in pre-modern China.

These are crowned by Chinese guardian lions. The tray is decorated with floral decoration accented in brass.   

Antique Brass Foo Dogs Statues - Pair Chinese guardian lion, also known as a "Foo Dog" in the West.

The little creature on the lid is most often a Chinese guardian lion (shi / "foo dog" ), a stylized mythical beast.

These turquoise Foo Dogs, or Chinese guardian lions, are fun accents for any coffee table or bookcase.

A fine pair of nicely carved Chinese marble Foo Dog sculptures, commonly called Shishi or Chinese guardian lions, each presented on a rectangular decorated pedestal, with one head sl...

This pair was made for export in the Qing dynasty in the late 1800's. Chinese guardian lions, known as stone lions or Imperial lions, and often called "Foo Dogs" or "Dogs of Fo" in ...

Striking pair of Chinese Guardian lions, also known as Food Dogs, beautifully rendered in a rich, deep oxblood red lacquered finish.

Jade, probably 18th Century. 5 x 20 cm. Good conditions Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the origins lie d...

Sophisticated table lamp featuring a ceramic Chinese guardian lion, (known in the west as a foot or temple dog), set on a lacquered armature base.

This pair of 1960s turquoise glazed ceramic Chinese Pho Dogs (also known as Foo Dogs or Fu Lions) are decorative guardian figures that reflect traditional Chinese symbolism and craft...

These sculptures represent Chinese guardian lions, symbols of protection, prosperity, and power.

Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the origins lie deep in much older Indian Buddhist traditions.

Doors flanked by molded rail and organized in three different parts : the bottom one with an inferior tormented edge; the middle one framed by red lacquered wood representing, in its...

Foo lions Pair of monumental blued bronze Khmer-style guardian sculptures, 20th century. On methacrylate bases. Lion measurements: 97 x 55 cm; Base measurements: 50 x 42 x 52...

Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they a...

Foo dogs are actually lions and also known as Chinese guardian lions. Foo dogs are designed in pairs — one is male, the other is female.

A fun and ferocious pair of Chinese sancai glazed guardian lions, mid 20th century, circa 1960s, China.

Pair of 20th century Chinese carved wood guardian lions, sometimes called foo dogs in the west.

Pair of massive Chinese cloisonné enamel guardian lions; each parcel-gilt and finely detailed with scrolling lotus motifs on turquoise grounds, and pending a bell at the neck; the fe...

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

The original Guardian Lions can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, where they were traditionally displayed in front of Chinese imperial palaces, government offices, and the homes of ...

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...

Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille verte green with bright yellow accents. Large size standing 14 inches high. One has a ...

Chinese Foo Dogs sculptures are often placed in pairs at the entrances of temples, palaces, and homes to serve as powerful protectors, believed to ward off evil spirits and bring pro...

This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Both of them are playing with a ...

Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.

This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...

Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from bronzed metal. The lions are depicted sitting with one having a paw on a ball or o...

Patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lion / foo dog, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina; it measures 8.5"W x 4.5"D ...

Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo lions which date to the 1920's. This unusual pair of Chinese export foo dogs with ex...

An outstanding pair of two Foo Dog statues in glazed and hand painted Ceramic. Perfectly representations of this majestic being, stern, watchful and obedient at the same time. Elegan...

Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are execute...

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands. Stunning large pair of antique Chinese beautifully hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dogs or foo lions. This lovely pair of Chinese e...

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measure...

Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions are known for protective qualities, they are celestial animal emblem of Tibet that em...

Pair of antique Japanese Meiji era bronze elephant and pagoda incense burners Japanese, Late 19th Century Sculpture: Height 151cm, width 122cm, depth 43cm Base: Height 56cm, width 82...