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Chinese Jade Lion

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

$2,065Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in

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

Materials

Jade

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th

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

Materials

Jade, Onyx

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
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

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

Materials

Jade

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

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

Materials

Jade

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

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

Materials

Jade

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Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Buddhistic Lion Supporting a Vase

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

Materials

Jade

19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops
19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops

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

Materials

Jade, Stone

Chinese Carved Jade Lion Victory Sculpture 20th C
Chinese Carved Jade Lion Victory Sculpture 20th C

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

Materials

Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in

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

Materials

Jade

19th Century Chinese Sculpture Lion in Carved Jade
19th Century Chinese Sculpture Lion in Carved 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

Materials

Jade

China Fine Antique Rich Green Jade Lion, Qing Dynasty
China Fine Antique Rich Green Jade Lion, Qing Dynasty

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

Materials

Jade

Antique Large Heavy Chinese Spinach Jade Foo Lion Covered Vase
Antique Large Heavy Chinese Spinach Jade Foo Lion Covered Vase

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

Materials

Stone, Jade

China Fine Antique Jade Celadon Lion and Tiger Pair, Ming Dynasty
China Fine Antique Jade Celadon Lion and Tiger Pair, Ming Dynasty

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

Materials

Jade

A Fine Antique Chinese Jade Carving Of a Lion Dog
A Fine Antique Chinese Jade Carving Of a Lion Dog

A Fine Antique Chinese Jade Carving Of a Lion Dog

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H 1.97 in W 1.58 in D 1.97 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

Materials

Jade

Chinese Green Jade Figure
Chinese Green Jade Figure

Chinese Green Jade Figure

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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in

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

Materials

Jade

Qing jade lion and cub on Zitan stand
Qing jade lion and cub on Zitan stand

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
Antique Jade Pitcher

Antique Jade Pitcher

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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in

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

Carved Green Quartz Temple Lion Lamp
Carved Green Quartz Temple Lion Lamp

Carved Green Quartz Temple Lion Lamp

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H 22 in W 6.5 in D 4 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

Materials

Quartz, Jade, Brass

Antique Chinese Carved Jade Buddhistic Lion
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Buddhistic Lion

Antique Chinese Carved Jade Buddhistic Lion

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H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in

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

Materials

Jade

Chinese Green Jade Foo Fu Dog Guardion Lion, 20th Century
Chinese Green Jade Foo Fu Dog Guardion Lion, 20th Century

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

Materials

Jade

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Large Jadeite Carved Plaque on Stand
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Large Jadeite Carved Plaque on Stand

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Located in Hudson, NY

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Located in London, GB

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Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty
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Located in New York, NY

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Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp  With Writhing Dragon

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp With Writhing Dragon

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Located in South Burlington, VT

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$750Sale Price|21% Off

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Chinese Carved Jade Covered Hu Vase

Located in Astoria, NY

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Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar & Enamelled Box with Imperial Dragon Top
Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar & Enamelled Box with Imperial Dragon Top

Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar & Enamelled Box with Imperial Dragon Top

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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Chinese Hand Carved Jade on Wooden Stand, Ric070
Chinese Hand Carved Jade on Wooden Stand, Ric070

Chinese Hand Carved Jade on Wooden Stand, Ric070

Located in Norton, MA

Chinese hand carved Jade on wooden stand. The Jade disc measures approximately 12 inches in diameter. Height including a wooden stand is approximately 18 inches.

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Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen

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$3,202

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Located in Kastrup, DK

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Chinese White Jade Cup with Stand

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$880

H 3.75 in Dm 3.5 in

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Located in Chicago, IL

Minimal and refined, this elegant Chinese cup has a simple silhouette sculpted from a single piece of luminous white jade, carefully selected for its clarity and pale color. The deli...

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Vintage Chinese Finely Carved Yellow Pixiu Archaic Dragon Seal w/Stand 20th Cent
Vintage Chinese Finely Carved Yellow Pixiu Archaic Dragon Seal w/Stand 20th Cent

Vintage Chinese Finely Carved Yellow Pixiu Archaic Dragon Seal w/Stand 20th Cent

Located in Richmond, CA

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Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

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Located in Austin, TX

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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.
  • 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.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

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

  • 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.