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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"

$16,800Sale Price|30% 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

Delivery includes off-loading at threshold. 1,000 lbs each Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs or foo / fu dogs.

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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.

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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

Mid 20th C. or Earlier Cast iron Dimensions: 32.5 × 15 × 15 in. (each) / 83 × 38 × 38 cm Weight: 250 lbs/114 kg each. Because these items are very heavy, they will need to be crat...

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20th Century Chinese Other Statues

Materials

Iron

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square base.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing 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

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road. Here they ...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

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

$15,838

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. Beautifully carved into sandstone, this large pair of foo dog statues once flanke...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

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. Made from high-quality kaolin clay and fired at high temperatures to achieve a lu...

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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 powerful pose, early Tang dynasty, 618-907AD, comes with Oxford authentication TL test c...

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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 206BC-220AD. Come with Oxford TL test certificate. I have on major discount with prior...

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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 detail, early Tang dynasty 618-907, come with one Oxford authentication TL test cer...

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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 as lions of Fo, made in red and gold lacquer and painted wood.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair Rare and Important Chinese Ceramic Tomb Guardians Tang Dynasty with TL Test
Pair Rare and Important Chinese Ceramic Tomb Guardians Tang Dynasty with TL Test

Pair Rare and Important Chinese Ceramic Tomb Guardians Tang Dynasty with TL Test

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of magnificent Chinese Tomb Guardian statues dated to Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) and confirmed by TL tests.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware

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

A modern take on the traditional Chinese guardian lion, each statue boasts a dramatic two-tone glaze, combining a rich metallic bronze body with a bold, satin black finish on the hea...

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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

Original Polychromed red and gray paint pigments still present. Chinese Buddhist guardian statues made of earthenware and pigments, from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), dated to the ...

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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

Unavailable

H 20.48 in W 19.49 in D 7.88 in

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Old glue to base of tail Good looking decorative Chinese guardian lion statue.             

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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 pair consist of a male leaning his paw upon an embroidered ball (in imperial context...

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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

The lions are always created in pairs with the male playing with a ball and the female with a cub. The lions are traditionally carved in decorative stone such as marble or granite or...

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Chinese Statues

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 lions, also called Fu (Foo) Lions, lions of Buddha, are a common representation of th...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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 of the four Heavenly Kings and Guardians who watch over the four cardinal directions...

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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

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...

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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

Antique wood carving figures depicting Shishu. Exquisitely carved by a skilled hand with beautiful attention to detail throughout. Depicting one male and one female guardian lion. ...

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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.

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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 mythology thought to bring luck and happiness. Crouching upon lotus plinths, these q...

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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

Powerful Hand Carved Marble Work of Art This powerful old guardian marble sculpture for your home, office, sacred space, or garden China monumental hand carved marble Lokapala Guar...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Marble

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

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Ming Dynasty stone foo dog from the revered Beijing Summer Palace, dating back to the end of the 17th century. This magnificent sculpture depicts a powerful lion, imbued with the myt...

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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. Each 22 ins. high, 8 ins. wide, 11.5 ins. long. Provenance: The estate of Henry E...

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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 door ways. Their fierce expression would protect the owners from evil spirits by scar...

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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.

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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 faces beautifully carved and lifelike, the figures dressed in ceremonial garb and re...

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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

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

8000 Sheet Lot of Antique Extra Quality Composition Gold Leaf Foil Hastings 5.5"
8000 Sheet Lot of Antique Extra Quality Composition Gold Leaf Foil Hastings 5.5"

8000 Sheet Lot of Antique Extra Quality Composition Gold Leaf Foil Hastings 5.5"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare and massive lot of composition gold leaf, approx. 8000 sheets. Includes: 11 intact packets (Hastings & Co, Made in Germany and Italy, 500 Sheets), 5 Open packets (equivale...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Vintage Asian Patinated Tang Dynasty Horse
Vintage Asian Patinated Tang Dynasty Horse

Vintage Asian Patinated Tang Dynasty Horse

$1,250

H 10.5 in W 11.5 in D 5 in

Vintage Asian Patinated Tang Dynasty Horse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gorgeous vintage Asian Tang Dynasty horse. A beautiful, patinated green finish on a solid metal horse. Rests on a reclaimed wood plinth. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate

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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China
Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

$30,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 63 in W 26 in D 37 in

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

Located in Stamford, CT

Great pair of monumental carved marble foo dogs from China. Each statue measures 63 x 26 x 37 and have substantial weight. Salvaged from a New York estate in the 1980s. They have som...

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20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Located in Rome, IT

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

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20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Elegant Pair of Stone Lions
Elegant Pair of Stone Lions

Elegant Pair of Stone Lions

$3,653

H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in

Elegant Pair of Stone Lions

Located in Madrid, ES

Add a touch of grandeur and elegance to your space with our stunning Pair of Stone Lions from the 20th Century. These magnificent statues are in excellent condition and are highly de...

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Vintage 1950s 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

$8,775Sale Price|35% 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...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Sandstone

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 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...

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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Statues

Materials

Stone

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs

$2,500 / set

H 18.5 in W 8 in D 13 in

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Playful pair of cast stone fire dogs, Foo Dog style. Great for use in a fireplace - the pair is identical.

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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Cast Stone

A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions
A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions

A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions

Located in Dallas, TX

A large and impressive pair of palatial Chinese hand carved large and heavy Chinese lions. These lions were used as a symbol of good fortune and to keep away evil spirits . Very heav...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Marble

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...

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Antique 18th Century European 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

Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Brownstone Garden Lions Statues
Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Brownstone Garden Lions Statues

Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Brownstone Garden Lions Statues

$4,420Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 20 in W 26 in D 12 in

Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Brownstone Garden Lions Statues

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A pair of early 19th century carved brown sandstone lion sentinel's or garden statues. Beautifully hand-sculpted, each slightly different. From a large upstate New York estate. Eac...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Statues

Materials

Stone

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Chinese Guardian Statues For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Chinese Guardian Statues?

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.