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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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By Maison Baguès

Located in Paris, FR

Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$233,903Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900

Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the central feature of her personal quarters. Traditionally, beds were central to Chines...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

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Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...

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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Malachite

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

Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions
Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions

Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions

$3,275 / set

H 8.5 in W 12.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions

By Antonio Canova

Located in Norwood, NJ

Fine quality antique carved marble recumbent lions after models by Antonio Canova. Architectural elements most likely part of a larger element or grouping.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

$18,227Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models

Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models

Located in London, GB

Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...

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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...

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Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp  With Writhing Dragon
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp  With Writhing Dragon

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp With Writhing Dragon

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in Dm 12 in

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp With Writhing Dragon

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a Fine jumbo sized 13" antique heavy hand cast bronze round lantern with exquisite details from the early Taisho period- one of the finest we have handled in over ten years. ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Carved Jade Covered Hu Vase
Chinese Carved Jade Covered Hu Vase

Chinese Carved Jade Covered Hu Vase

$750Sale Price|21% Off

H 7.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in

Chinese Carved Jade Covered Hu Vase

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Carved Jade Covered Hu Vase, with two mask head with rings handles, incised taotie design to each side, and on a fitted carved wood stand. Overall: 7.5" H x 4.25" W x 2.25" D...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Vintage Chinese Jade Precious Stone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter
Vintage Chinese Jade Precious Stone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter

Vintage Chinese Jade Precious Stone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Chinese Jade Precious Stone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter Offered for sale is a vintage Chinese Jade and other semi-precious stones Bonsai tree in a gilt planter....

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Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Copper, Enamel

Chinese jade carving of a double gourd form cover jar
Chinese jade carving of a double gourd form cover jar

Chinese jade carving of a double gourd form cover jar

Located in New York, NY

jade with apple green and russet tones; jade carving on fitted wooden base; measurements of jade carving only: 5.5in(H) x 6in(W) x 4in(D); overall measurements with wooden base: 7i...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art
Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art

Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall Message or Call us for details or to reserve... For the finest garden- a spiritual representatio...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife with meaning. The dense, heavy ja...

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

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Jade, Silver

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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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.