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Chinese Jade Lion

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
$2,065 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th Century
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Jade, Onyx

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
$3,550 / set
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese jadeite seal stone, standing at an impressive 8 inches on its stand, is a
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Located in New York, NY
rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompanying pup, climbing
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Paperweights

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Jade

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Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Buddhistic Lion Supporting a Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese carved jade figure of a buddhistic lion supporting a vase, late Qing Dynasty. The high
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Jade

Pair of Chinese Carved Lion Sculptures in Spinach Jade on Lotus Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese carved spinach jade lions; each seated upon a rectangular double lotus pedestal
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops
Located in SOMIS, CA
A pair of very rare 19th century He Tian jade chops featuring carved foo dog lions. The He Tian
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade, Stone

Chinese Carved Jade Lion Victory Sculpture 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chinese hand carved victory sculpture depicts lion resting against shield, 20th century
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture. Jade, probably 18th Century. 5 x 20 cm. Good
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
A Fine Antique Chinese Jade Carving Of a Lion Dog
Located in London, GB
A CHINESE JADE CARVING OF A LION DOG 19th/ early 20th Century Carved as a recumbent lion dog
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

19th Century Chinese Sculpture Lion in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique sculpture in precious green jade made in china. Fine figure of Lion in Chinese
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Antique 1880s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

China Fine Antique Rich Green Jade Lion, Qing Dynasty
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a finely carved antique green jade of a stealthy lion- a significant jade ornament with a
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Jade

Antique Large Heavy Chinese Spinach Jade Foo Lion Covered Vase
Located in Norton, MA
A large and heavy Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vase having a figural foo
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Jade

China Fine Antique Jade Celadon Lion and Tiger Pair, Ming Dynasty
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a finely carved antique celadon jade of a cat kingdom pair: lion with mounted tiger - a
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Chinese Green Jade Figure
Located in Fossano, IT
A Chinese green jade carved lion or pho dog, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Green Jade Figure
Chinese Green Jade Figure
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Qing jade lion and cub on Zitan stand
Located in Vancouver, BC
Qing Dynasty Jade Lion and cub in Celaadon jade on Zitan elaborately carved stand.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Antique Jade Pitcher
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese Carved Jade Lidded Pitcher with Lion Handles on a Rosewood Stand. 19th Century.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Antique Jade Pitcher
Antique Jade Pitcher
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in
Carved Green Quartz Temple Lion Lamp
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A nice touch of the old Orient. The finial appears to be jade. The pull chain adds a nice
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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Quartz, Jade, Brass

Antique Chinese Carved Jade Buddhistic Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese carved jade standing buddhistic lion with growling features and raised tail on a carved
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Green Jade Foo Fu Dog Guardion Lion, 20th Century
Located in Basel, BS
20th Century Chinese green jade foo fu dog guardion lion. Beautiful decorative piece that fits in
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Jade

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19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Plate
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$10,268
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$475
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Chinese Jade Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese jade lion you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of jade, stone and brass, every Chinese jade lion was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese jade lion — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Chinese jade lion bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Chinese Jade Lion?

The average selling price for a Chinese jade lion at 1stDibs is $1,288, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Jade Lion
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Chinese jade is indeed real jade, and refers to the type of jade mined in China. During the neolithic period onward, Chinese jade was primarily used for sculptures. You’ll find a variety of Chinese jade products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    While both the Chinese and Japanese use jade, it is more commonly used in China.  

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

    Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade has been thought to symbolize excellence and purity of human virtue. When worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was thought to imbue a person with a clear mind and pure spirit, and to guard against evil spirits or illness.

  • 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.