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Japanese Lion Sculpture

Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th
Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th

Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th

Located in PARIS, FR

A Very Rare wood Okimono of Shishi Lions, Japan , 19th c This exceptional 19th-century Japanese

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in

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Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger
Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger

Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger This stunning antique depicts a lion

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Early 20th Century Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Located in Hudson, NY

with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue
Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze Shishi (Shi Shi) guardian lion (Chinese Foo Dog

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

$350Sale Price|48% Off

H 9.5 in W 15 in D 8 in

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1194 Hand hammered brass Japanese Foo Lion sculpture/storage box.

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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880

Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880

$2,540Sale Price|25% Off

H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in

Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

Located in Southall, GB

A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Single decorative vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain ShiShi Temple Lion Foo Dog Statue. Expertly

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Japanese Kutani Figure: Unveiling Tranquility and Spiritual Power from Meiji Period Japan

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival

Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period. (Japanese ``si-si

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Located in New York, NY

Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Lion Wall Plaques
Pair of Vintage Lion Wall Plaques

Pair of Vintage Lion Wall Plaques

$1,740 / set

H 31.89 in W 15.36 in D 1.19 in

Pair of Vintage Lion Wall Plaques

Located in Hastings, GB

A wonderfully cast pair of vintage heraldic lions, beautifully detailed and of great size and scale

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Late 20th Century Japanese Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask

$4,750

H 6 in W 6.5 in D 7.5 in

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask

Located in Pasadena, CA

This a well-preserved lion mask that dates to the 18th century (possibly earlier). Lion masks were

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II

$3,950

H 7.5 in W 8 in D 7 in

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II

Located in Pasadena, CA

This another superb example of an Edo Period early 18th century or earlier Lion Mask created for

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

finished with black lacquer. It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture. The expression of the lion is

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends

Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends. A nice pair of

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

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Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion
Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion

Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in

Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion

Located in MILANO, IT

A Japanese carved wood sculpture okimono of an elegant and mightily lion with thick mane. Good

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Antique 1850s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs
Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs

Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 16 in D 10 in

Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs

Located in Seattle, WA

A pair of Japanese carved wood koma inu protective lion dogs, literally "Korean Dogs" which would

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed
19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed

Located in Hampstead, QC

and impressive bronze sculpture of a roaring lion was made during the Meiji Period in Japan (1868-1921

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Lion Dog Mask
Lion Dog Mask

Lion Dog Mask

Unavailable

H 24 in W 14 in D 19 in

Lion Dog Mask

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese carved wood shishi, lion dog, dance mask. In Japan, the shishimai or lion dance is often

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Busts

Materials

Wood

Shi Shi Guardian Lion Carvings
Shi Shi Guardian Lion Carvings

Shi Shi Guardian Lion Carvings

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H 11 in W 15 in D 14.25 in

Shi Shi Guardian Lion Carvings

Located in New York, NY

19th century Hand carved keyaki wood temple guardians

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Handmade Sculpture of Entwined Lions, Japan, 1930s
Handmade Sculpture of Entwined Lions, Japan, 1930s

Handmade Sculpture of Entwined Lions, Japan, 1930s

Located in South Burlington, VT

An old Japanese 1930s era large-scale and animated sculpture of two entwined lions with original

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Lion Kabuki Shumei Japan 1940
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Lion Kabuki Shumei Japan 1940

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Lion Kabuki Shumei Japan 1940

By Kabuki Shumei

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze sculpture of a lion by Kabuki Shumei, Japan Showa period.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a carved wooden lion made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture
Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture

Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture

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H 13 in W 24.02 in D 0.04 in

Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze lion with a shaggy mane, signed.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

A Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion FormTemple Candle Holder
A Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion FormTemple Candle Holder

A Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion FormTemple Candle Holder

Located in Austin, TX

shishi lion climbing up a rocky outcropping. His head is turned to look behind him, mouth slightly open

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Japanese Figural Bronze Lion Passant Signed, Carved Base
Large Antique Japanese Figural Bronze Lion Passant Signed, Carved Base

Large Antique Japanese Figural Bronze Lion Passant Signed, Carved Base

Located in Big Flats, NY

Large antique Japanese figural bronze sculpture of lion passant standing on carved wood base

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese Copper Lion Ornament/1500-1650/Engraved Copper Figurine
Rare Japanese Copper Lion Ornament/1500-1650/Engraved Copper Figurine

Rare Japanese Copper Lion Ornament/1500-1650/Engraved Copper Figurine

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antiques After 1910-Wood Carving Lions / Shrines and Temples
Japanese Antiques After 1910-Wood Carving Lions / Shrines and Temples

Japanese Antiques After 1910-Wood Carving Lions / Shrines and Temples

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Introducing the sculptures of old Japanese lions. This is a part of building materials such as

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Very Old Pottery Komainu 'Lions'/1750-1850/Edo/ Aichi Prefecture
Japanese Very Old Pottery Komainu 'Lions'/1750-1850/Edo/ Aichi Prefecture

Japanese Very Old Pottery Komainu 'Lions'/1750-1850/Edo/ Aichi Prefecture

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

region of Aichi Prefecture. Komainu is a Japanese beast that resembles a lion and is considered to be

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period
Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period

Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered wood, Late Edo period This lion mask can be

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood  Lion
Wood  Lion

Wood Lion

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H 8 in W 12 in D 4 in

Wood Lion

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Decorative wood lion reminiscent of Alexander Girard's animal figures. We're told it's of Japanese

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Leather

Japanese Old Wood Carving Lion Head/Antique Folk Art Figurine Object Wabisabi
Japanese Old Wood Carving Lion Head/Antique Folk Art Figurine Object Wabisabi

Japanese Old Wood Carving Lion Head/Antique Folk Art Figurine Object Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an item of Japanese culture. Since ancient times, the Japanese have created lion heads and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Karashishi (guardian  Lions).

Carved Wooden Karashishi (guardian Lions).

Located in Hudson, NY

Karashishi (guardian Lions) made from carved wood. Meiji Period, 1868-1912

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

17th Century Japanese Lion Garden Sculpture
17th Century Japanese Lion Garden Sculpture

17th Century Japanese Lion Garden Sculpture

Located in Hudson, NY

17th century Japanese lion garden sculpture of carved granite. measurements: Low stone bowl: 12 1

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Statues

Materials

Granite

Meiji Period Carved Lion and Tiger
Meiji Period Carved Lion and Tiger

Meiji Period Carved Lion and Tiger

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H 6 in W 7.5 in D 20 in

Meiji Period Carved Lion and Tiger

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is an outstanding pair of Meiji Period carved hardwood figures of a ferocious lion and tiger

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

Meiji Period Bronze Study of a Lion and Lioness by ‘Genryusai Seiya’
Meiji Period Bronze Study of a Lion and Lioness by ‘Genryusai Seiya’

Meiji Period Bronze Study of a Lion and Lioness by ‘Genryusai Seiya’

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze study of a lion and lioness, the lion striding forward and snarling with the

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970s Fitz & Floyd Lion Salt and Pepper Shaker Set Stoneware Pottery Art
1970s Fitz & Floyd Lion Salt and Pepper Shaker Set Stoneware Pottery Art

1970s Fitz & Floyd Lion Salt and Pepper Shaker Set Stoneware Pottery Art

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Fitz & Floyd Japan pottery stoneware lion face salt pepper shaker set 1970s Vintage Modern. In the

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Old Copper Lion Figurine / Large Casting Figurine/Japanese Antique
Japanese Old Copper Lion Figurine / Large Casting Figurine/Japanese Antique

Japanese Old Copper Lion Figurine / Large Casting Figurine/Japanese Antique

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

An old Japanese brass lion figurine. It's big and very powerful. The round thing at the foot of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Japanese Wooden Temple Lion Figures
Pair of Antique Japanese Wooden Temple Lion Figures

Pair of Antique Japanese Wooden Temple Lion Figures

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of Japanese carved wooden temple figures in the form of lions seated in traditional pose

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze Figure of a Male Lion
Japanese Bronze Figure of a Male Lion

Japanese Bronze Figure of a Male Lion

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H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 9.75 in

Japanese Bronze Figure of a Male Lion

Located in Essex, MA

Lying down looking content. Wonderful rich patina. Signed on base.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog
Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog

Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog

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H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in

Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog

Located in Antwerp, BE

A painted Japanese porcelain sculpture representing the Foo dog. Features include incredible detail

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Early 20th Century Chinese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan
Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan

Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and fabulous pair of Japanese yellow glazed Kutani style porcelain lion-dogs, komainu

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs/Temple Lions. They are hand painted white and adorned

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan's finest white porcelain. We acquired this charming, monumental white ceramic Lion dog " Shishi

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Antique Japanese stone lion statue/19th century/Edo period/Garden decoration
Antique Japanese stone lion statue/19th century/Edo period/Garden decoration

Antique Japanese stone lion statue/19th century/Edo period/Garden decoration

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We are pleased to introduce this charming Komainu (guardian lion-dog) statue, believed to have been

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures
Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures

Pair of Tall Midcentury Yellow Foo Dogs or Lion Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of relatively tall Midcentury yellow ceramic foo dog or lion sculpture decorative

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Wood Carving Japanese Antique Lion / 19th Century / Wabi-Sabi Art
Large Wood Carving Japanese Antique Lion / 19th Century / Wabi-Sabi Art

Large Wood Carving Japanese Antique Lion / 19th Century / Wabi-Sabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

imitate. Introducing the sculptures of old Japanese lions. It is used for building materials such as

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Rare Japanese stone guardian dog/1800s/Small "Koma-inu"/Lion figurine
Rare Japanese stone guardian dog/1800s/Small "Koma-inu"/Lion figurine

Rare Japanese stone guardian dog/1800s/Small "Koma-inu"/Lion figurine

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

familiar sight. In Japan, there are two divine beasts: [sisi] (lion) and [koma-inu] (guardian dog). [sisi

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850
Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850

Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Handsome handcrafted sculpture over 150 years old and in

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1750-1868/Shrine Festival
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1750-1868/Shrine Festival

Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1750-1868/Shrine Festival

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period. (Japanese ``si-si

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century
Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century

Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic and dynamic Japanese cast bronze censer in the form of a roaring shishi with a brocade

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique small wooden lion carving / 1800s / Edo-Meiji period/ Wabi-sabi
Japanese antique small wooden lion carving / 1800s / Edo-Meiji period/ Wabi-sabi

Japanese antique small wooden lion carving / 1800s / Edo-Meiji period/ Wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese antique small wooden lion sculpture/1800s/Edo-Meiji period/Wabi-sabi This is a wooden

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem
Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem

Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our Japanese Acquisitions Travels A boxwood gem, signed Classic shi- shi foo dog lion

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs
Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs

Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs

Located in Studio City, CA

Truly remarkable and wonderfully, intricately hand-carved pair of ancient Japanese Komainu Shishi

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Pair of Polychrome Wood Shinto Lion-Dogs, Komainu, from Japan
18th Century Pair of Polychrome Wood Shinto Lion-Dogs, Komainu, from Japan

18th Century Pair of Polychrome Wood Shinto Lion-Dogs, Komainu, from Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Vicki Shiba. 18th century pair of polychrome wood Shinto lion-dogs, Komainu, from Japan

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress, Paint

Japanese antique stone lion figurine/1800-1912/guardian deity/Garden figurine
Japanese antique stone lion figurine/1800-1912/guardian deity/Garden figurine

Japanese antique stone lion figurine/1800-1912/guardian deity/Garden figurine

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a stone lion made in Japan between the late Edo period and the Meiji period (1800-1912). In

Category

Antique 19th Century Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair
Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair

Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair

Located in Austin, TX

A charmingly grotesque pair of Japanese mingei (folk) carved guardian lions, komainu, Edo Period

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Monju Bosatsu Riding a Lion, Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood, Meiji Period
Monju Bosatsu Riding a Lion, Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood, Meiji Period

Monju Bosatsu Riding a Lion, Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

Shishi (Lion), Meiji Period, circa 1880, Japan. Monju Bosatsu, the Bodhisattva Majurshri, the embodiment

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends

Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice pair of vintage Japanese porcelain foo dog / lion sculptures / bookends, circa 1960s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique wood burl sculpture, lion dog display stand wabi sabi art piece
Japanese Antique wood burl sculpture, lion dog display stand wabi sabi art piece

Japanese Antique wood burl sculpture, lion dog display stand wabi sabi art piece

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Tree root display stand (Dai), made from antique wood burl, which looks like a lion dog / Komainu

Category

20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Burl

Japanese lion shishi Wood sculpture
Japanese lion shishi Wood sculpture

Japanese lion shishi Wood sculpture

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H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

Japanese lion shishi Wood sculpture

Located in MILANO, IT

An unusual wood okimono of a karashishi with tama finely carved. Signed under the tama.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Oriental Chinese or Japanese Bronze Lion Sculpture
19th Century Oriental Chinese or Japanese Bronze Lion Sculpture

19th Century Oriental Chinese or Japanese Bronze Lion Sculpture

Located in Lyon, RH-Alps

19th century oriental chinese or japanese bronze lion sculpture signed ( photo n° 8 ) on a wood

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dog
Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dog

Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dog

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H 20.75 in W 12 in D 16 in

Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dog

Located in Seattle, WA

A fine Japanese architectural carving in the form of a shishi, or lion dog. Carved from the exposed

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Koma Inu Lion Dogs
Japanese Koma Inu Lion Dogs

Japanese Koma Inu Lion Dogs

Located in Seattle, WA

A pair of Japanese carved wood koma inu, protective lion dogs, or "Korean Dogs" which would have

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Lion Dog Architectural Carving
Large Japanese Lion Dog Architectural Carving

Large Japanese Lion Dog Architectural Carving

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H 72.5 in W 20 in D 28.5 in

Large Japanese Lion Dog Architectural Carving

Located in Seattle, WA

Large Japanese architectural carving in the form of a shishi, or lion dog. Carved from the exposed

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Japanese Cast Bronze Lion Dog Censer
Japanese Cast Bronze Lion Dog Censer

Japanese Cast Bronze Lion Dog Censer

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese bronze casting of a lion dog, (shishi), protectively curled around a flaming pearl of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Japanese Carved Snow Lions
Large Pair of Japanese Carved Snow Lions

Large Pair of Japanese Carved Snow Lions

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H 20 in W 29 in D 18 in

Large Pair of Japanese Carved Snow Lions

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of 19th century, Meiji period, Japanese snow lions in carved wood with glass eyes. The back

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Casein, Glass, Wood

Japanese Bronze Lion Okimono, Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji Period
Japanese Bronze Lion Okimono, Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji Period

Japanese Bronze Lion Okimono, Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji Period

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

£1,450.00 Japanese bronze okimono, signed Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji period. Powerfully cast, as a

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand
Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand

Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

A Japanese Porcelain shi-shi lion dog statue, dating to the Meiji period between 1868-1912. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Bronze Meiji Period Lion
Bronze Meiji Period Lion

Bronze Meiji Period Lion

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H 11 in W 23 in D 6 in

Bronze Meiji Period Lion

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Striking, muscular and a ferocious bronze lion from the Meiji Period (Japan 1860-1912. Without

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Mythical Snow Lion Carving
Large Mythical Snow Lion Carving

Large Mythical Snow Lion Carving

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H 20 in W 29 in D 18 in

Large Mythical Snow Lion Carving

Located in San Francisco, CA

One of a pair of Japanese Snow Lions in carved wood with glass eyes. The back covered in a jeweled

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Glass, Paint

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By Pierre-Paul Montagnac

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$4,104

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By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie

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A Fine French Art Deco Lacquered Bar

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Japanese Lion Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Japanese lion sculpture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of Japanese lion sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each choice in our collection of Japanese lion sculpture bearing modern, Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of Japanese lion sculpture over the years, but those crafted by Pino Signoretto, Marcello Fantoni and Fitz and Floyd are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Lion Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of Japanese lion sculpture start at $199 and top out at $215,743 with the average selling for $3,655.