Chinese Lion Statues
Antique Chinese Heaven General Statue, Carved Wooden Sculpture
Located in Somis, CA
Large, 19th century wooden statue depicts the "Heaven General", who is the God that is in charge of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from
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20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this stunning pair of statues representing Chinese guardian lions, also known
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of rusting
Antique foo dogs, also known as "Chinese guardian
lions," carry rich cultural significance
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Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian chalkware painted sculpture / statue in the shape of a Chinese guardian lion / foo
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 14 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Bronze Art Deco Lion Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
An Art Deco era bronze statue of a lion with a great marble base of three tones inlaid in geometric
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
lions, are iconic symbols of protection and strength in Chinese culture. Traditionally depicted in pairs
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
lion dogs or foo dogs.
In Chinese culture, two lions are placed in front of a building to guard its
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Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
These guardian statues were traditionally found standing sentry in front of palaces, temples, and
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Carved Soapstone Sculptures Chocolate Colored Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
, "guardian lions". Unsigned, artist unknown. Chocolate colored soapstone carved statues standing on bases
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière Attributed to F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in London, GB
a finely cast ormolu base with four legs in the form of winged Foo lions.
The ormolu French, the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
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Enamel, Ormolu
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Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Set 8 Dishes Floral Design
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
The set of eight hand-painted flower design porcelain dishes was manufactured by Richard Ginori in the historical headquarter of Doccia (Tuscany, Italy), one of the most important an...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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H 1.19 in Dm 9.69 in
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. The censer is well cast with a strong sense of movement, featu...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo
...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
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Copper, Gold
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H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, red lacquered wood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; make a fun decor item in any room!
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Wood
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Baize
H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in
Chinese Dehua Blanc de Chine Porcelain Guanyin
By He Chaozong
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chinese Qing dynasty style Blanc de chine porcelain Quan Yin or Guanyin depicted standing in a flowing robe. Constructed of Dehua porcelain from the Fujian Provence with a gourd seal...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Early 20th Century Porcelain of Chinese Religious Figure, Zhongli Quan
Located in Chicago, IL
This figurine is of one of the Eight Daoist (Taoist) Immortals - "Ba xian."
The eight immortals are a group of legendary, semi-historical beings in both religious Daoism and popular...
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European pair of Foo Dogs from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of guardian lions from Europe, created of cast-stone, feature each dog in side-sitting position with expressi...
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Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58
A Museum Qua...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY SMALL CHiNESE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE VASE
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved soapstone small vase.
This is a unique item of a Chinese hand carved vase, with a scene with st...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique 1940s Persian Qashqai Rug, King Bahram and the Lion, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This Qashqai Persian carpet featuring King Bahram and the Lion, circa 1940, consists of hand-knotted handspun sheep's wool with a hand-knotted handspun camel hair background and vege...
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Vintage 1940s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th century.
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in...
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China.
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion,...
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Old Japanese God "Ho-te-i", Wooden Sculpture, Buddha statue, 1912-1950
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is Ho-te-i, an old Japanese god.
hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune in Japan.
This god is plump and has a large pouch.
He also carries a fan and a gourd filled ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends.
Dimensions:
4" x 3.25" x 6.75" (WIdth x Depth x Height)
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Marble
Monumental 23" Antique Chinese Gilt Wood Budai Hotai Buddha On Lotus Seat c.1940
Located in Richmond, CA
A monumental sized (H:42") vintage Chinese gilt wood carved Budai (Hotai) Buddha lacquered and gilt in gold. This large statue is well carved, showing a laughing Buddha, head bald an...
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
H 23 in W 17 in D 16 in
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Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
looking decorative Chinese guardian lion statue.
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Guardian Lion Sculpture, Red, Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in Florence, IT
and various textures and finishes. These lions, inspired by traditional statues of bronze, iron or
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Food Dogs on Pedestals
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely decorative and colorful pair of Chinese Sancai glazed statues in the form of foo dog
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely decorative and colorful pair of Chinese Sancai glazed statues in the form of foo dog
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Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics
Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions from the 16-17th century. Very detailed.
The
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues
Materials
Lava
H 20.08 in W 33.47 in D 15.36 in
Pair of 19th Century Ceramic Sculptures in the Form of Chinese Shishi Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century White Ceramic Sculptures in the Form of Chinese Shishi (石獅) Lions.
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Antique 19th Century Statues
Materials
Ceramic
CHINESE MARBLE CHIMERA CARVING
Located in Stamford, CT
a ram, body of a lion and wings of a bird. Such beasts first appeared in Chinese art in the form of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Statues
Materials
Marble
Pair of Antique White Marble Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of antique white marble Chinese Foo dogs. Also known as Chinese "guardian lions
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Japonisme Statues
Materials
Marble
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine pair of 18th century elaborately-carved Chinese foo dog statues in gilded wood, mounted
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
been treasured in a Qing dynasty home or temple in China’s Shanxi province. The origin date of these
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Chinese Shizi Foo Lion Dogs Solid Marble
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of hand carved Chinese Marble Shizi Foo Lion/Dogs. This pair of statues has great detail and
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 20th century Chinese carved wood guardian lions, sometimes called foo dogs in the west
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Cast Iron Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
a cross between a Fu Dog and a Lion.
Pagoda Red Collection #: GDG056
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Pair of Tall Lion Markers
Located in Chicago, IL
: Garden statuary, statue, sculpture, outdoor
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
guardian temple lions this size statuary is stately with finely detailed handcrafted carvings. Notice the
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
in your home.
Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Lion Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
ferocious and protective lion.
Pagoda Red Collection #: CB483
Keywords: Sculpture, statue, China
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculpture, sometimes called a temple lions
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 1.9 in
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Pedestals in Bronze
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Foo (alternatively 'Fu') Dog statues, the western name for Chinese Imperial Guardian
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Art Deco Chinese Style Carved Open-Work Wooden Relief Screen Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
lions. They originated in China, shi, meaning lion or shishi or stone lion. ... Foo dogs are symbolic
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
H 54.73 in W 53.94 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Foo Dog
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Known in English as lion dogs or foo dog, these guardian statues originate from Chinese Buddhism
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Granite Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of antique granite Chinese Foo Dogs. Also known as Chinese "Guardian lions," foo
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Japonisme Statues
Materials
Granite
Chinese Bronze Statues Pi Xiu Lions, Pair
Located in Somis, CA
Pair of beautiful, large bronze Pi Xiu. The Pi Xiu is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature, a strong
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Vintage Imperial Lion Statues, Chinese, Bronze, Bookends, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Imperial Lion statues. A Chinese, bronze decorative ornament or bookends
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 in
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs / Lions Statues or Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly unique pair of heavy bronze foo dogs or lions that can be used as decorative accents or
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 9.5 in W 20 in D 5 in
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs, Lions Statues or Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly unique pair of heavy bronze foo dogs or lions that can be used as decorative accents or
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Bronze Pi Xiu Lion Statues Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of large, hefty bronze Pi Xiu statues. These mythical animals are the Chinese treasured
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues
Located in Rochester, NY
Large and impressive true pair of carved wood food lion dogs in beautifully aged original gilded
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Lions
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of 18th century style Chinese "Gate Warrior" turquoise blue seated Lion statues on stepped
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20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Terracotta Buddha Statue, Goddess of Wisdom, Tang Style Bodhisattva on Lion
Located in Somis, CA
A fantastic terracotta piece featuring Bodhisattva Wen Shu on her lion ride. Wen Shu, one of the
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta, Pottery
H 23 in W 16 in D 5.75 in
Pair of 17th Century Chinese Gilt Cast Iron Foo Dog Statues
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of 17th Century Chinese gilt cast iron foo dog statues
Foo Dogs are lions that are placed for
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Figures of Chinese Export Turquoise Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in London, GB
, foo dogs. In Chinese they are simply called "Shi", which means "lion".
Statues of guardian lions have
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 10 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Pair of Stone Guardian Foo Dogs/Guardian Lions from 18th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An 18th century pair of Chinese stone foo dogs/guardian lions on square bases. This rare pair of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Bronze Guan Yin Buddha Statue on Foo Dog
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful old piece of bronze sculpture featuring the Chinese Goddess of Compassion Guan Yin
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of well carved Foo dogs or lion statues in the manner and scale of temple carvings
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Fô Lions, Smoky Quartz on Base, 19th Century, Ming Dynasty Style
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
specialists call "xumizuo".
Despite their Chinese lion nickname, these creatures are not related to the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XIV Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Quartz
H 1.97 in W 3.55 in D 0.4 in
A 16th -17th Century Tibetan Gilt Repousse Head of a Snow Lion
Located in Austin, TX
A copper repousse head of a Tibetan snow lion.
In Tibetan mythology, the snow lion is a creature
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Tibetan Sculptures
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
/ Chinese foo dogs / guardian lions)
The finely detailed, richly ornamented, masterfully sculpted, large
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Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade
Located in Miami, FL
buddhist symbolism, statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of chinese imperial palaces
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
H 1.81 in W 1.18 in D 1.34 in
Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century China. A very rare pair as most examples are from roof tiles whereas these are statue
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Pair of Bronze Chinese Lions
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese Verdigris Bronze Lions - probably from Shanghai .
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20th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Bronze
Large Italian porcelain pair of Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An imperial guardian lion, also called a Fu Lion or a Foo Dog, and called Shi in Chinese, is a kind
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20th Century Italian Statues
Chinese Bronze Lion Censer
Located in London, GB
Chinese Bronze Lion Censer Temple Guardian.
Censer Guardians are mythological creatures
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Thai Singha Lion Statues
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of highly stylized bronze Thai singha lion figures having an open mouth, hooked tail
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Antique 19th Century Thai Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Statue of Kuan-Yin
Located in Seattle, WA
Chinese iron statue of Kuan-Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, seated in lalitasana (the posture of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Stately Pair of Mid-19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Temple Dogs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stately pair of Chinese cloisonné Foo dog statues dating from the mid-19th century. This pair of
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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Pair of Hand Carved Jade Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
Imperial guard lions, statues similar to these have stood guard at the entrances of Chinese palaces
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Marble
Antique Chinese Figural Female Foo Lion Statue
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Chinese ceramic figural sculpture, modeled as a foo lion and cub with green glaze, standing
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Set of Ten Bone China Queen’s Beasts after James Woodford
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A fine set of ten bone china Queen’s beasts after James Woodford from Mintons. In the original case
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Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
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 Statues For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Chinese lion statues for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese lion statues was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. There are all kinds of Chinese lion statues available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and Hollywood Regency Chinese lion statues are consistently popular styles. Large Chinese lion statues can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller Chinese lion statues available at 1stDibs — each spanning 3.25 inches in width — may make for a better choice. F. Barbedienne Foundry produced beautiful Chinese lion statues that are worth considering.
How Much are Chinese Lion Statues?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $250,265 highest priced.
Finding the Right Sculptures for You
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Chinese Lion Statues
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Depending on the culture, a lion statue can symbolize a variety of things. In Buddhist culture, lion statues bring peace and prosperity, while in China, the lion statues act as guardians. In Italy a lion statue symbolizes power and prestige. You’ll find a collection of lion statues from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are Buddha statues Chinese?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022China is just one of the many countries that has a tradition of Buddhist sculpture. You can find Buddha statues from many other regions like India and Japan. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Buddha statues from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese 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.
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