Chinese Guardian

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...

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...

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta tomb guardian figure seen in its typical stance of one foot higher than the other as it rests on an animal ‚Äì in this figure, a cow ‚Ä...

A Chinese vintage camphor wood low-relief wall plaque from Zhejiang depicting a celestial guardian on a mythical animal.

Two vintage Chinese famille verte green and gold Sancai glazed porcelain foo dogs / guardian lion sculptures / statues / figurines.

A remarkable pair of rare antique Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) Chinese terracota architectural roof tile beasts. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in Imperial China around the turn of the late 19...

Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Archaistic Censer with Guardian Lion Finial, Estate of John Loring of Tiffanys Three pieces: Lid, censer, and Hardwood Carved base Beautifully hand carve...

A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings.

A vintage Chinese altar lidded vase from the mid 20th century with green celadon glaze, guardian lion adorning the lid's top and tapering lines.

This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a testament to the era's craftsmanship.

A fantastic piece. Wonderfully glazed and colored work of a seated man with brightly colored robes riding a mythical galloping horse. We believe this is Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) bu...

A striking pair of Chinese sancai-glazed pottery guardian lions dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

A magnificent pair of Chinese Choazhou (Teochew) carved wood and gilt lacquered mythical guardian beasts known as qilin, late Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), circa 1900, southern China.

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

Style : Orientalist Asian Decorative Arts Traditional Chinese 19th Century Eclecticism Antique Textile Art Collectible Decoration Key Features : Hand-embroidered silk Depicts two my...

This beautiful Art Deco stamp was realized in China, circa 1925. It features a volumetric rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompan...

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

A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with gilded bat, guardian lions and cloud motifs.

Pair of vintage Chinese pewter guardian lions, in fierce sitting pose, with copper accents for sharp claws, and each topped with an adjustable height brass ball attached by a threade...

Terracotta figure depicting a mythical chimera guardian creature combining features of a dragon and lion, inspired by traditional Chinese protective beasts.

1920s Silk Chinese Embroidery ( 3' x 3' 6" - 92 x 107 cm ) Antique Textile Chinese Allover Red 1925 Rug, Circa Date: 1925.

Tang Dynasty, China, 618–907 CE Chinese terracotta tomb guardian figure modeled with powerful features and an imposing stance intended to ward off evil spirits.

This bronze guardian lion or foo dog was crafted in the 20th Century and rendered with an intricate floral-patterned surface, etched details, and expressive features that connote pro...

Pair of monumental Chinese polychrome glazed terracotta guardian lions each measuring 39 1/2 by 21 3/4 by 18 inches.

This striking pair of vintage guardian lions, traditionally known as Foo Dogs, is a vibrant example of mid-to-late 20th-century Chinoiserie decor. Handcrafted from high-quality ceram...

A pair of antique guardian lions or foo dogs in cast bronze. They have aged beautifully, accruing a rich patina with some verdigris oxidation. We particularly love the careful, detai...

Grand and imposing, these monumental lion sculptures offer protection to all those who stand before them. Dated to the mid-19th century, the majestic pair is sculpted of carved wood ...

This little guardian has a lot more energy to it than most figures of this size.

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood daybed from the 19th century, with carved foo dog guardian lions, bamboo slats and lift up compartment.

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.

A fantastic and powerful pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty three-color (sancai) glazed zhenmushou, tomb guardian figures, late 7th or early 8th century.

A Chinese Qing dynasty carved wooden architectural panel from the 19th century, with pierced cloudy motifs and guardian lion.

A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with gilded bat, guardian lions and cloud motifs.

(Type : Highly related) 3) China Guardian Hongkong - Spring 2019 - Lot1449 (Price realised : 188,800 HKD / Type : Closely related) 4) Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art - Acces...

A striking and substantial pair of early 20th century Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions, cast in solid concrete with a weathered white and terracotta painted finish.

An outstanding museum-quality porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted in blue and platinum across a strikingly shaped body, depicting the four auspicious guardian creatures of Chine...

Known as Shishi or Pinyin, these are Chinese Imperial guardian lions and often incorrectly call Foo Dogs in the West.

Unlike the more ferocious guardian lion, the qilin is regarded as one of the most benevolent creatures in Chinese mythology, symbolizing wisdom, prosperity, protection, longevity, an...

The Foo Dogs are mystical creatures known as Chinese Imperial guardian lions. They are believed to have powerful mystic protective powers and traditionally stood in front of Chinese...

Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from bronzed metal.

The pixiu is an ancient beast from Chinese mythology. Guardians against evil, and bearers of wealth and fortune, they are discreetly sexed, the male with one horn, and referred to as...

Dogs of Foo are guardian animals that are traditional Chinese symbols of protection that originated in China and can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE-211 CE).

Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.

A beautiful pair of mid century modern porcelain Chinese foo dog guardian bookends. Hand carved and glazed in a light green and yellow with hints of fuchsia and blue.

Pair of Earths Spirits "Zhenmushou" from the China Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. A beautiful and rare pair of "Earths Spirits guardians" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient ...

A gorgeous Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze Shishi (Shi Shi) guardian lion (Chinese Foo Dog) sculpture. This work has a wonderful feel and beautiful aged patina.

The two lower images show 1) Chin-Hoan, Guardian Deity of China, 2) A Deity which the Dutch Ambassadors called Lincing in their Relations at Court.

Beautifully rendered with expressive brushwork, the painted decoration on this monumental globular jar demonstrates the exceptional artistry of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Guar...

The natural texture of the jujube wood root is skillfully incorporated into the sculpture, forming the foo dog’s body in a way that blends realism with artistic interpretation. Rever...

These exquisite male and female Lions are similarly carved on double platforms, the gemstone in both exhibits the most fabulously rich deep purple colour with ruby red & white crysta...

Originating in the Lokapala deity of the Buddhist religion, which came to China from the West, this type of armored tomb guardian had an apotropaic function in Chinese burials.

The dragon, revered in Japanese and Chinese culture as a protector, guardian of prosperity, and symbol of divine authority, would have held profound cultural significance for the ori...

The primitive yet endearing facial expressions reflect a regional carving tradition distinct from the more formal Chinese or Tibetan interpretations of guardian lions.

This striking porcelain vase depicts, turtle, one of the auspicious "four Guardians" in Chinese mythology. These "four Guardians" or "four Beasts" are phoenix, dragon, tiger and turt...

This striking porcelain vase depicts three of the auspicious "four Guardians" in Chinese mythology. These "four Guardians" or "four Beasts" are phoenix, dragon, tiger and turtle.

This striking porcelain vase depicts dragon, one of the auspicious "four Guardians" in Chinese mythology. These "four Guardians" or "four Beasts" are phoenix, dragon, tiger and turtl...

Various Possibilities: Ideal for both use as an interior / indoor sculpture or exterior / outside / outdoors / patio statue, monumental / slightly smaller than life-size, great in yo...

Komainu are auspicious animals in Japanese cultures in both Shinto and Buddhism tradition. Originally from China, these animals symbolizes guardians to ward off evil spirits.

Handcrafted, exceptionally excuted, this ancient temple Snow Lion (Imperial Guardian Lion / Chinese Foo Dog), is an extraordinarily rare and unusual form, having large circular ganky...