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19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition

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 sometime during the 19th century in China.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Their origins date back to the late 19th century. Chinese guardian lions or the lions of Fo are iconic mythical guardian creatures in Chinese culture.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi
Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi are symbolic, protective figures that have been a prominent part of Chinese art and culture for centuries.

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only f...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

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

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

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

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

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic

Located in Poperinge, BE

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...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions
Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions

Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions

Located in Essex, MA

Brightly painted with a male and female foo dog or Buddhistic lion one holding a ball for the material world and the female with the cub representing the spiritual.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions
Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Located in Lomita, CA

The pair of hand-carved rose quartz foo dogs (also known as guardian lions) exudes protective strength and artistry.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

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

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of intricately carved limestone fu lions once protected the entry of a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, the mythical creatures a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs

Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Dallas, TX

Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are a symbol of power and protection.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

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

Pair Of Guardian Lions In Glazed Ceramic, China, 20th Century
Pair Of Guardian Lions In Glazed Ceramic, China, 20th Century

Pair Of Guardian Lions In Glazed Ceramic, China, 20th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions – China, 20th Century A superb pair of Chinese guardian lions in polychrome glazed ceramic.

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions of extraordinary quality and casting.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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"

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

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s
Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

#5420 Foo Dogs, also known as Imperial Guardian Lions, have long symbolized protection, prosperity, and good fortune in Chinese culture.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

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Marble

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture

Located in Asheville, NC

This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing both hands atop an embroidered ball, representing supremacy over the world.

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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style

Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style

Located in Paris, FR

Each oil lamp rests on four legs toppd by a Foo dog. Foo Dogs or Chinese guardian lions are a common representation of the lion in imperial China.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Glazed Guardian Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Glazed Guardian Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Glazed Guardian Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Located in San Diego, CA

A vibrant and commanding pair of Chinese guardian lions, commonly referred to as Foo Dogs, rendered in richly enameled famille rose-style glazing with an unusually bold palette of sa...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Knotted Oriental Rug with Guardian Motifs and Deep Blue Border
Hand-Knotted Oriental Rug with Guardian Motifs and Deep Blue Border

Hand-Knotted Oriental Rug with Guardian Motifs and Deep Blue Border

Located in Hundested, DK

Oriental Rug with Guardian Motifs and Deep Blue Border A richly detailed oriental rug featuring traditional guardian motifs framed by a deep blue border. The warm rose-toned field a...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

Foo dogs were originally displayed outdoors. These Chinese guardian lions were found standing sentry in front of palaces, temples, and homes of the elite.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Resin

Late 19th Century Imperial Guardian: Antique Tibetan Dragon Tea Cozy Masterpiece
Late 19th Century Imperial Guardian: Antique Tibetan Dragon Tea Cozy Masterpiece

Late 19th Century Imperial Guardian: Antique Tibetan Dragon Tea Cozy Masterpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

The exclusive composition features a dynamic rendering of the imperial dragon, known in Mandarin as Kuilong—a mythical being representing unyielding power, spiritual authority, and c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were believed to have powerful mythic, protective benefits and often sat outside government buildings and temples.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers
Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

Located in Norwood, NJ

Standing on carved hardwood bases.Heads of lions detach from bodies as the the heads are lids and molded so that the fragrant smoke issues from the open mouths when in use. Chinese...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Urns on Columns
Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Urns on Columns

Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Urns on Columns

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The foo dog handles are engraved with detailed patterns complimenting the turned out shape of the urn and patinated finish. Originating in China, foo dogs resemble Chinese guardian ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Wool on Cotton, Lion Dogs, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Wool on Cotton, Lion Dogs, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Wool on Cotton, Lion Dogs, 19th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

At the heart of the composition is a large medallion adorned with lion dogs, traditional guardians in Chinese culture, symbolizing protection and strength.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair Of Large Chinese Polychromed Carved Wood Foo Dogs 20thC
Pair Of Large Chinese Polychromed Carved Wood Foo Dogs 20thC

Pair Of Large Chinese Polychromed Carved Wood Foo Dogs 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

The coiled tails and powerful paws are rendered with attention to detail, emphasizing the strength and mythical qualities of these guardians. The craftsmanship reflects the cultural ...

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Ginger Jar, Copper Red Ceramic, Foo Dog Lid, 1900
Antique Chinese Ginger Jar, Copper Red Ceramic, Foo Dog Lid, 1900

Antique Chinese Ginger Jar, Copper Red Ceramic, Foo Dog Lid, 1900

Located in Lomita, CA

The lid of the jar features a foo dog, also known as a "Chinese guardian lion" or "lion of Buddha." There is no hallmark on this piece.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Table Lamps Foo Dogs , Italy, 1970
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Table Lamps Foo Dogs , Italy, 1970

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Table Lamps Foo Dogs , Italy, 1970

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Pair of 1970s blue ceramic foo dog lamps vintage chinese This elegant pair of 1950s ceramic Foo Dog lamps features a striking design inspired by the legendary Chinese guardian lions,...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

Carved Wood Foo Dog Decorative Cigar, Cigarette or 420 Ashtray
Carved Wood Foo Dog Decorative Cigar, Cigarette or 420 Ashtray

Carved Wood Foo Dog Decorative Cigar, Cigarette or 420 Ashtray

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved Chinese Foo Dog Cigar, cigarette, 420 Ashtray, or Incense Burner - Chinese Guardian Lion.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ashtrays

Materials

Wood

"Historic Flags of the United States" ZHANG Boju & ZHANG Xinzeng
"Historic Flags of the United States" ZHANG Boju & ZHANG Xinzeng

"Historic Flags of the United States" ZHANG Boju & ZHANG Xinzeng

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Since 2007 the record price for this artist at auction is $158,853 USD for Orchids, sold at China Guardian Auctions, Beijing in 2015. The artist died in 1982.  

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20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paper

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

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 appears to be a nephrite, covered vases having a figural foo lion design with raise...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were believed to have powerful mythic, protective benefits and often sat outside government buildings and temples.

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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Soapstone Guardian Lion, 19th Century
Chinese Soapstone Guardian Lion, 19th Century

Chinese Soapstone Guardian Lion, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Chinese soapstone guardian lion, 19th century. 5 ½ inches wide by 2 ½ inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Guardian Ming Dynasty
Chinese Ceramic Glazed Guardian Ming Dynasty

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Guardian Ming Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

He is likely one of the four heavenly kings, the protective guardians widely worshiped in China. This figure was heavily molded by hand and the surface was carved and decorated with ...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

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

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...

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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

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

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

18th Century Chinese Stone Guardian Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

This ancient stone guardian lion shizi was carved by hand out of a single block of limestone. The artisan beckoned the guardian out from the stone, manipulating the unyielding materi...

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Vintage Distressed Soapstone Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Distressed Soapstone Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Distressed Soapstone Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Often referred to as Chinese Guardian Lions, these figures are masterfully sculpted with expressive features, intricate manes, and floral-relief bases that showcase exceptional artis...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Enhance your interior with this striking pair of vintage ceramic Foo Dogs, traditional Chinese guardian lions that symbolize protection and prosperity.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

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

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

Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900

Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

The headrest is supported by two crouching mythical guardians with fearsome expressions meant to protect the sleeping owner from evil spirits.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure
19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure

19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century, or possibly earlier, seated bronze chimera, cast as a ferocious scaled beast seated in a defensive crouch with its head facing forward as it opens its mouth in a roar e...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon

Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon

By Aerozon

Located in North Miami, FL

Art Déco german hand-painted glazed porcelain foo dog perfume lamp/incense burner by Aerozon By: Aerozon Material: porcelain, ceramic, enamel, paint Technique: molded, pressed, enam...

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

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

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

19th Century Chinese Figure of a Guardian God
19th Century Chinese Figure of a Guardian God

19th Century Chinese Figure of a Guardian God

Located in Somis, CA

This 19th-century hand-carved polychromatic wood figure depicts a powerful Guardian, poised on a recumbent tiger with his right fist raised in a striking motion, his eyes bulging wit...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century
A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century

A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Description: The fluted Imari vase with a short everted collar surrounded by a band of cobalt and gilt foliate panels divided by red floral clasps on a white ground, to the shoulders...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning addition to the garden, each of the stone guardians rests on an elongated base that once supported a wooden column, and today is the perfect place for a potted plant.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of 19th century carved limestone Fu dogs with sinister smiles and furled brows once guarded the entrance to one of provincial China's grand homes. One peers up and the othe...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian- Rare Find
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian- Rare Find

Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian- Rare Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song dynasty 1279 AD. Please enjoy the beautiful remnants of its aged original swirling pa...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure

Located in Forney, TX

A large antique Chinese glazed Sancai pottery temple guardian figure, designed to ward off evil spirits and protect the owners tumb.

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Antique 18th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Song Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Tomb Guardian Panel with Stand
Song Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Tomb Guardian Panel with Stand

Song Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Tomb Guardian Panel with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Chinese pottery tomb guardian panel with stand. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century Size of panel only: Height 15.8 C.M. / Width 12.5 C.M.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900
Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900

Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This limestone carving depicts a Fu Dog Guardian figure and was carved from a solid block.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

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Questions About Chinese Guardian
  • 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.