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Chinese Guardian Statues

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"
2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

$19,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 41 in W 15 in D 22.5 in

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

Located in Dayton, OH

. 1,000 lbs each Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Marble

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

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

$4,800

H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Located in Sheffield, MA

The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is kno...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions
20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions

20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions

Located in Point Richmond, CA

finish over their natural color, but they can be repainted any color. While they represent guardian lions

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Statues

Materials

Iron

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

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

$5,880Sale Price|20% Off

H 70.87 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

subtle mineral deposits, exudes an aura of timelessness and reverence. As guardians of temples and

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

$15,989

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 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

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair Chinese guardian

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"
Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"

Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"

Located in Dayton, OH

A large and impressive pair of blanc de chine porcelain Chinese guardian lions / Foo Dogs / Shishi

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardian, TL Tested
Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardian, TL Tested

Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardian, TL Tested

$25,000Sale Price|30% Off

H 33.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardian, TL Tested

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very refined, unusual and important lively modeled pottery statue of guardian, dramatic and

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Han Dynasty Statue of Standing Guardian, Oxford TL Test Certificate
Han Dynasty Statue of Standing Guardian, Oxford TL Test Certificate

Han Dynasty Statue of Standing Guardian, Oxford TL Test Certificate

$6,500Sale Price|31% Off

H 39.5 in W 15 in D 8 in

Han Dynasty Statue of Standing Guardian, Oxford TL Test Certificate

Located in Greenwich, CT

An elegant statue of standing guardian, benevolent facial expression, fine details, Han dynasty

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested
Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested

Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of very refined standing pottery statue of guardians, dramatic facial expression, beautiful

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer
19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer

19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer

Located in NICE, FR

We present you with this stunning pair of statues representing Chinese guardian lions, also known

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair

$2,250 / set

H 17.25 in W 7.5 in D 12 in

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

modern take on the traditional Chinese guardian lion, each statue boasts a dramatic two-tone glaze

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Earthenware

Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure
Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure

Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure

$1,600

H 12.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure

Located in Dallas, TX

paint pigments still present. Chinese Buddhist guardian statues made of earthenware and pigments, from

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion
Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

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H 20.48 in W 19.49 in D 7.88 in

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

looking decorative Chinese guardian lion statue.             

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures

Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions from the 16-17th century. Very detailed. The

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Lava

Monumental Granite Buddhist Imperial Guardian Lions
Monumental Granite Buddhist Imperial Guardian Lions

Monumental Granite Buddhist Imperial Guardian Lions

Located in Dallas, TX

guardian lions was traditionally reserved for wealthy and elite families. A traditional symbol of a

Category

Chinese Statues

An Antique Statue of a Buddhist Guardian
An Antique Statue of a Buddhist Guardian

An Antique Statue of a Buddhist Guardian

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H 26.75 in W 14 in D 10 in

An Antique Statue of a Buddhist Guardian

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large and impressive copper alloy sculpture from China depicting 'King of the West" (廣目天王), one

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Copper

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

Located in Dayton, OH

previous owner from an important New York estate in the early 1980’s. Known as Chinese guardian lions

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing

Located in Bristol, GB

attention to detail throughout. Depicting one male and one female guardian lion. The male holding a ball

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Brass Foo Dog Statues - Pair
Antique Brass Foo Dog Statues - Pair

Antique Brass Foo Dog Statues - Pair

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H 17.5 in W 12 in D 8 in

Antique Brass Foo Dog Statues - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Stone Charms

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved from solid limestone, these mythical figures are qilin, hybrid creatures from Chinese

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Marble "Lokapala" Guardian Sculpture
Chinese Antique Hand Carved Marble "Lokapala" Guardian Sculpture

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Marble "Lokapala" Guardian Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

, office, sacred space, or garden China monumental hand carved marble Lokapala Guardian Figure, head and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Marble

Oversized Chinese Ceramic Figures of Foo Lions, Early 20th Century
Oversized Chinese Ceramic Figures of Foo Lions, Early 20th Century

Oversized Chinese Ceramic Figures of Foo Lions, Early 20th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Magnificent oversized Chinese glazed pottery guardian statues of Foo Lions. Each Foo Lion has

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs
Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs

Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of carved marble foo dogs, also known as shishi or Chinese guardian lions, Asian, ca. 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Other Statues

Materials

Marble

Massive Pair of Chinese Stone Guardians
Massive Pair of Chinese Stone Guardians

Massive Pair of Chinese Stone Guardians

Located in San Francisco, CA

A massive pair of Chinese white granite lions. Figures like these where used to guard important

Category

20th Century Chinese Statues

Stone Guardian
Stone Guardian

Stone Guardian

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H 41.5 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in

Stone Guardian

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unusual looking southern Chinese stone guardian with sword. c1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Stone

Guardian Warrior
Guardian Warrior

Guardian Warrior

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H 30 in

Guardian Warrior

Located in New York, NY

Standing figure in terra cotta

Category

20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Terracotta

A Pair of Monumental 17th C Polychrome and Parcel Gilt Chinese Palace Guards
A Pair of Monumental 17th C Polychrome and Parcel Gilt Chinese Palace Guards

A Pair of Monumental 17th C Polychrome and Parcel Gilt Chinese Palace Guards

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Pair of Monumental 17th century Polychrome and Parcel Gilt Chinese Palace Guardian Statues, the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

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19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

$85,000 / set

H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 in

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Georgian Style Stone Sphinx Garden Statues
Pair of Georgian Style Stone Sphinx Garden Statues

Pair of Georgian Style Stone Sphinx Garden Statues

$5,261

H 21.66 in W 38.98 in D 13 in

Pair of Georgian Style Stone Sphinx Garden Statues

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Pair of reclaimed Georgian style stone sphinx garden statues. Egyptian decor had a revival in the Georgian and Regency period, this gave statues like this stunning pair a new spot in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Georgian Statues

Materials

Stone, Composition

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

$6,850 / set

H 19.75 in W 8.25 in D 19.25 in

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

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...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe
18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe

18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe

Located in Atlanta, GA

A European carved stone lion garden statue from the 18th century. This antique sculpture from Europe has been hand-carved in the image of a male lion, with long, wavy mane and restin...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Statues

Materials

Stone

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

$12,250Sale Price|65% Off

H 27 in W 15 in D 22 in

20th Century Antique Chinese Qing Era Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand carved porcelain. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainland...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Sculpted Stone Lion Garden Statues
Pair of Sculpted Stone Lion Garden Statues

Pair of Sculpted Stone Lion Garden Statues

$3,100 / set

H 16 in W 9.5 in D 23 in

Pair of Sculpted Stone Lion Garden Statues

Located in Sheffield, MA

The charmingly hand-sculpted antique reclining lions face each other and have furry manes encircling their heads, as well as tails overlapping their back legs. Having an impressive s...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Statues

Materials

Stone

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

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 depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty w...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament
Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament

Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a stone lion statue made in China, presumably in the 20th century or later, during the Republic of China period. The material used is sandstone, which has a fine and rough te...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Sandstone

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

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

$1,480

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 guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on al...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

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

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

$16,900Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 32 in W 43 in D 13 in

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protectio...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese 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

$13,880 / set

H 38 in W 14 in D 16 in

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of monumental Fu-Lions, also known as shizi, once would have flanked the entrance to a Qing-dynasty home in China’s Shanxi province. One has a pearl under its foot, and the...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

China Pair Monumental Antique Stone Spirit Pathway Tigers, Qing period 1750-1850
China Pair Monumental Antique Stone Spirit Pathway Tigers, Qing period 1750-1850

China Pair Monumental Antique Stone Spirit Pathway Tigers, Qing period 1750-1850

$76,000Sale Price / item|39% Off

H 46 in W 24 in D 16 in

China Pair Monumental Antique Stone Spirit Pathway Tigers, Qing period 1750-1850

Located in South Burlington, VT

China Monumental Pair (2) Antique Stone “Spirit Pathway” Tigers, middle Qing period 1750-1850. Please view our video. Dimensions: 115cm, 46” high and 60cm, 24” in width. Likely ut...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Monumental Chinese Stone Spirit Way Tigers, c. 1850
Pair of Monumental Chinese Stone Spirit Way Tigers, c. 1850

Pair of Monumental Chinese Stone Spirit Way Tigers, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These monumental stone tiger sculptures offer protection to all those who stand before them. Hand-carved from solid limestone with terrific scale and careful detail, the majestic tig...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Limestone

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese guardian statues available for sale. Each of these unique Chinese guardian statues was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, ceramic and terracotta. There are all kinds of Chinese guardian statues available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century.

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Prices for Chinese guardian statues can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese guardian statues begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,200.
Questions About Chinese Guardian Statues
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    China is just one of the many countries that has a tradition of Buddhist sculpture. You can find Buddha statues from many other regions like India and Japan. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Buddha statues from some of the world’s top sellers.