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Chinese Lion Jewelry

Kieselstein-Cord Guardian Lion Foo Dog Cufflinks & 4 Shirt Studs Set
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
Dogs or Shi, are Chinese half dogs half lions, a symbol of protection against negative energy. They
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Early 2000s American Cufflinks

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White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chinese Mongolian Carved Carnelian Turquoise Silver Enamel Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
MASSIVE Old Chinese or Mongolian Silver statement necklace with a large stamped pendant featuring
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Antique Chinese Export Silver Belt Buckle with Samurais, Woshing Shanghai
Located in Esbjerg, DK
riding on Foo Dogs/Lions on a matte textured background. Very fine details and clear hallmarks to its
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectible Jewelry

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Silver

Vintage Photograph Cibachrome Jiuzhaigou Sichuan China Color Photo Print Lion
Located in Surfside, FL
painted architecture with lion painting and artisan working. Mark Abrahamson is an American Postwar
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1980s Color Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color

1950s Genuine Jade Cuff Link and Tie Clip Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
loafers. The presentation box itself is a work of art. Notice the exquisite lion details at all four
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Cufflinks

Heidi Daus New Fu Dog Enamel Beaded Crystal Feng Shui Protection Pin Brooch
By Heidi Daus
Located in Houston, TX
& Beaded Crystal Pin is a tasteful talisman for every jewelry wardrobe! Guardian lions, also known as
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

Elizabeth Gage 1994 London Orchid Agate Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold With Fire Opal
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
London by the British jewelry designer Elizabeth Gage, back in the 1990. This piece of jewelry is
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1990s English Modernist Brooches

Materials

Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A.Jeschel Pearl necklace with a statement jade pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
tobacco balls and coin pearl. The familiar imperial Foo dog Chinese architectural ornamental lions are
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mother of Pearl Monogram Gaming Counter Lavender Moon Quartz Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
La Finesse Armorial Monogram Necklace. This beautiful and delicately carved Chinese gaming
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Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...

A 19th century French Jules Vieillard & Co, Bordeaux Large Asian Style Vase
Located in Portland, GB
decorated in turquoise and dark blue colour. The piece features an original gilt ormolu Chinese-style stand
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Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Bronze

Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
October 2020. Imperial guardian lions, commonly known as foo dogs, are traditional Chinese symbols of
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Vintage 1970s More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Jade

England 1929 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Lighter In Sterling Silver Jade And Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
the middle, with a genuine antique cylinder seal of natural white jade from the Chinese Qing Dynasty
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
Let’s step into the enchanting world of the Art Nouveau era with this exceptionally rare and captivating French-made double chimera pendant brooch. Crafted with unparalleled skill, t...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

MIRIAM HASKELL 1970s Gold Chain Winged Scarab Egyptian Etruscan Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Thiensville, WI
Late 1970s Miriam Haskell (signed) gold-tone winged scarab large pendant necklace. Chain is curb style with rectangular links joined with grooved connectors that look like stacked be...
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Vintage 1970s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Iridescent Enamel Scarab Beetle Bracelet Antique Egyptian Revival
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and wonderful antique Egyptian Revival Bracelet with 12 Iridescent Green Enamel Scarab Beetles. The jewel an Egyptian Revival piece dating to circa 1860 - 1930. It is ve...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Enamel, Gold-filled

Salvador Dali "Le Cavalier Cosmique" Etching
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Vienna, AT
Le Cavalier cosmique (Cosmic Rider), around 1982, hand-signed: Dali, numbered: 265/300, drypoint with pochoir in color, partly hand-colored (watercoloured) and with gold dust on wove...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Prints

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Paper

Salvador Dali "Le Cavalier Cosmique"  Etching
Salvador Dali "Le Cavalier Cosmique"  Etching
H 17.72 in W 22.84 in D 0.79 in
Double Dragon Head Clasp Long Dragon Scale 24k Gold Link Chain Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is an impressive dragon necklace; it is crafted from 24k gold featuring a box shape dragon scale link 3mm thick chain. On one end of the chain has a detailed sculpted dragon hea...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces

Japanese Old Iron Shrimp Figurine 1860s-1920s/Antique Object mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a figurine of Japanese old iron shrimp. It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s). It is exactly Japanese craftsmanship. Every detail is elaborately made. This is a very ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Gold Swiss Coin Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Circular gold mount with Swiss 20 francs, 1935ca Size: diameter 34mm Weight: 13gr.
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Pair of Signed Woodblock Prints from the "Divine Comedy" Series by Salvador Dali
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of hand signed artist edition wood block prints from the "Divine Comedy" series by Salvador Dali, circa 1960s. The first print is entitled "The Sodomities" and is print #26 in t...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

1920s Chinese Export Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigar...
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Silver

Kieselstein-Cord 18 Karat Gold Alligator Ring
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
Fine 18K gold alligator ring by Kieselstein-Cord, circa 1988. Designed as an alligator wrapping head to tail around the finger, this whimsical ring offer fine detail and arguably Kie...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Middle Eastern 20th Century Enamel Coffee Ewer
Located in New York, NY
Middle Eastern (19/20th century) red and aqua enamel floral design ewer shaped pitcher or coffee urn.    
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20th Century Moorish Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Coral Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Collar Choker
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Antique hand crafted Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Collar decorated with natural raw turquoise, natural coral beads and lapis lazuli. About 156 grams, 16" long 2" wide.
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Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver

18kt Gold Frog Stick Pin
Located in The Hague, ZH
18kt bicolour gold stick pin with a very detailed singing / traveling frog. Size of the frog : 16 mm high, en 11 mm wide The stickpin is approx. 8.0 cm long Total weigth 3.9 gram
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

18kt Gold Frog Stick Pin
18kt Gold Frog Stick Pin
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W 0.44 in L 0.63 in
Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: A stunning unique antique pendant in 22K yellow gold with 11 gemstones, and studded with diamonds, engraved and adorned with enamel work. Originally an armband, and later co...
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Turqu...

Antique Coral and Enamel Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.38 carat coral and 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive a...
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sampson Mordan & Co. Antique Silver Rabbit Pepperette, London, 1899
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian sterling silver pepperette in the form of a rabbit or hare, made by Sampson Mordan & Co of London in 1899. It is very finely modelled as a rabbit sitting up on its...
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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Buzzanca South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18K Gold Chinese Guardian Lion Art Objects
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Unique Guardian Lions or otherwise known as Fu Dogs, are made from rare extra large Baroque
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Desk Accessories

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

140Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Carving Nacklace Gold & Diamond
Located in Shanghai, CN
district of eastern Arizona. About the Carving "Pixiu": Pixiu or Pi Yao (Chinese pinyin: pí xiū
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21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

140Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Carving Nacklace Gold & Diamond
140Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Carving Nacklace Gold & Diamond
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H 17.7 in W 10.63 in D 7.08 in L 24 in
Chinese Guardian Lion Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
lion, enclosed by a geometric border and flanked by auspicious ruyi symbols. Also known as a foo dog or
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Chinese Guardian Lion Charm Ring, c. 1900
Chinese Guardian Lion Charm Ring, c. 1900
H 0.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in
Exquisite Antique Chinese Foo Lion Silver Tribal Necklace
Located in Media, PA
This is a unique Chinese foo lion silver tribal necklace. The necklace has a range of different
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Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Sterling Foo Dog Lion Stone Inlay Chinese, circa 1950
Located in Toronto, ON
925 Sterling silver and multi colour stone inlay Foo Lion Dog, probably Chinese, C.1950. The foo is
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20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Fantastic 1960s Cartier New York Chinese Lion Dog Coral Gem Set Pin
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Modelled as a double headed lion dog know as Fo Dog , set with carved 'Ox Blood' coral, diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

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Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Decoration, "Lion Rock" Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911
Located in Hong Kong, HK
is titled "Lion Rock" The meaning behind this carving is that it is solid as a rock. It can withstand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade, Silver

1950s Genuine Jade Cuff Link and Tie Clip Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
loafers. The presentation box itself is a work of art. Notice the exquisite lion details at all four
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Cufflinks

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade
Located in Miami, FL
). Guardian Lions, Foo Dog or Pho Dog, is a traditional chinese architectural ornament. typically made of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Antique Gold Mounted Carved Jade Desk Seal
Located in Chicago, IL
bezel-set old mine diamond. The design and material of the handle reflect a fashion for Chinese and
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Wendy Brandes 7-Ring Diamond and Colored Gemstone Animal-Design Collection
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
. The Lion & Hunter: This is the second ring in this high art jewelry series, which will eventually be
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2010s American Contemporary Models and Miniatures

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl...

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
Located in Miami, FL
for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, including
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Antique 1880s North American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique French Grand Tour Onyx and Ormolu Obelisk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
galleried base decorated with anthemion and flaming torches that is raised on four lion's paw feet. Add
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Antique 1850s French More Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Ormolu

Kieselstein Cord Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chinese Lion Earrings
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stud earrings are designed as stylized Chinese guardian lions With a scrolling mane, matte gold
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Early 2000s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Lion Bracelet with Brown Enamel, Blue Crystals, in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A bold bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane! Features a goldtone cuff, with a fierce lion, painted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage Chinese Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Chinese 0.08 carat diamond and 18 carat yellow gold 'lion' ring; part of our
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1990s Chinese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brass Trinket Box with Lion Paw Feet and Swan Handle
By Mottahedeh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& Co. was founded as an import company in 1929 and has made china for the White House, the State
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20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of Twelve Samson Chinese Export Style Porcelain Armorial Dinner Plates 9 3/4
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE SET OF 12 SAMSON CHINESE EXPORT STYLE PORCELAIN ARMORIAL DINNER
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Vanity Items

Heidi Daus New Fu Dog Enamel Beaded Crystal Feng Shui Protection Pin Brooch
By Heidi Daus
Located in Houston, TX
& Beaded Crystal Pin is a tasteful talisman for every jewelry wardrobe! Guardian lions, also known as
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stamp: This indicates the Birmingham England Assay office The Lion Stamp: This indicates sterling
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

The Ritz London Blue and White Porcelain Jewelry Dish
By Royal Daulton
Located in New York, NY
From 'The Ritz London' a round blue and white porcelain jewelry dish with Lion crest detail. Piece
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20th Century English Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade
Located in Miami, FL
). Guardian Lions The Foo Dog or Pho Dog, is a traditional chinese architectural ornament. typically made of
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

French Empire Period Watch Holder, circa 1800
Located in valatie, NY
surrounded circle. Griffons were a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Cuban Modernist Master Colorful Pastel Crayon Drawing Lyrical Ballet Dancers
Located in Surfside, FL
unveiled new subject matters through high-polish bronze as exemplified by Sea Lion, Sea Horses, Snail and
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1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Pastel

Desert Flower, Mexico
By Eve Peri
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
, china, cloth, pictures, enamels, encaustics, glass, intarsias, jewelry, lithographs, needlework
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1930s Art Deco Mixed Media

Materials

Raw Linen, Yarn

Rooster ( Mexico embroidery fabric art)
By Eve Peri
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
abroad, in bookbinding, ceramics, china, cloth, pictures, enamels, encaustics, glass, intarsias, jewelry
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1930s Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric

Carved Two Lions Sterling Silver Chinese Asian Theme Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful, large Chinese Asian theme pendant features a carved image of two lions
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Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW Fine Oriental Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
condition for their 19th Century history. Foo Dogs also known as Chinese guardian lions in the East, they
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Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Chinese lacquer Sewing Box decorated with gold floral patterns and chinoiserie figures on the front
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Jewelry Boxes

Lacquer Sewing Box
Lacquer Sewing Box
H 6 in W 13 in D 10 in
Antique Pair of Bronze Standing Foo Dogs Khmer Style
Located in Sarasota, FL
These Foo dogs are bronze statues from Thailand fierce Mythical lions ornamental in jewelry across
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Antique 1890s Thai Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Chinese Lion Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of chinese lion jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from silver, gold and sterling silver — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 7 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of chinese lion jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of chinese lion jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Elaine Silverstein and Heidi Daus each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of chinese lion jewelry from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a jade version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. An antique cushion cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of chinese lion jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Chinese Lion Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of chinese lion jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $150,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,685.
Questions About Chinese Lion Jewelry
  • 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.