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A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and impressive pair of palatial Chinese hand carved large and heavy Chinese lions. These
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Marble
Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Located in Milano, IT
its proud back.
But it is the lion's head that really catches the eye. Its face is a study in fierce
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Phoenix Chinese Lion
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
A very nicely decorated large dish from around 1600-1630.
Heavy and larger sized piece with beautiful decoration in red and green
Storage box included.
Similar piece in ...
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina
This is a very special and highly
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 11.23 in D 5.71 in
Chinese Lion in 24kt Black Gold Porcelain Florentine Manufacture Tuscany, 1970s
By Artistiche Cermiche Fiorentine
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Porcelain article with a lot of personality and elegance, put in the right place will give joy and elegance, gold and black winning combination for elegance.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 17.33 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
China, Kangxi Blanc De Chine Porcelain Incense Holder, Topped With A Lion, 18th
Located in Bilzen, BE
China – Blanc de Chine porcelain incense holder, surmounted by a Chinese lion, Qing dynasty, 18th
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 4.34 in W 1.74 in D 2.17 in
18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
Located in Milan, IT
, distinguished by an exquisitely drawn lion dog, which is an auspicious symbol of protection and power
Category
Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Located in Milan, IT
A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition. A
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Chinese Peking Rug in Ivory with Lion Dogs & Auspicious Symbols
Located in Barrington, IL
the composition is a large medallion adorned with lion dogs, traditional guardians in Chinese culture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Square Chinese Rug with a Floral Motif and Lion Symbols, Early 1900's
Located in New York, NY
Crafted around 1900, this 3x3 rectangular Chinese rug breathes new life into the traditional
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Chinese Peking Rug in Pale Yellow with Lion Dogs & Cloud Wreaths Motif
Located in Barrington, IL
A truly beautiful and rare oversized Chinese Peking rug from the late 19th century, this piece
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful fine pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo lion censers, in a standing pose. Yellow enamel
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Located in Milan, IT
A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition. A
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
the lion in imperial China. Chinese guardian lions are sometimes referred to in English as shishi
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Cloisonne Enamel Censer Insence Burner 1900
Located in Portland, OR
censer having a Chinese lion (Shi) to the lid, the body and lid inlaid with floral cloisonne motifs, the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
H 15 in W 10 in D 8.5 in
Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900 4x6
Located in New York, NY
symbolism of Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions, originated in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pictorial Lion Khotan Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique East Turkestan pictorial lion Khotan accent rug handmade during the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Rustic Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Ningshia Rug Chinese Peking Silk Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
History
The symbolism of Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Chinese lions, a ball is attached to the left hand, but this is missing.
However, it is a work that is
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone lion statue made in China, presumably in the 20th century or later, during the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Sandstone
H 15.44 in W 5.91 in D 8.63 in
Chinese Turquoise Buddhist Lion
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Large Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Buddhist Lion Sculpture
17.5"H x 6.5"W x 5"D
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
gold leaf ground in fine handmade frames, Edo period, early 18th century. The Karashishi (Chinese lion
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 77.96 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Soapstone Guardian Lion, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese soapstone guardian lion, 19th century.
5 ½ inches wide by 2 ½ inches deep by 4 ½ inches
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they are made from
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
and decorated on all sides with mythical fu lions. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, fu lions are
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues
Materials
Stone
Exquisite Pair! Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Ormolu Table Lamps! Brass Porcelain
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Peoria, AZ
a decorator's dream! Gorgeous floral motif and Ormolu accents. Four Chinese Lions guard the owner
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 31 in W 18 in D 18 in
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chinese guardian lions in original condition. The lions are made from wood and were handmade
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners.
Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lion Protector, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
foo lion decorated with a pleasant facial expression
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Terrific Pair of Hand Molded 19th Century Chinese Foo Lions Foodog,
Aubergine, Chinese, 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Other
Antique Chinese Large Crackled Porcelain Planter w Lion Heads
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Chinese Wing Dynasty Large crackled porcelain planter. Decorated with lion heads as handles
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Planters, Cachepots and ...
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese cast bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions play fighting, late Qing
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 8.25 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
Chinese Blue and White Jar with Mythical Fu Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
mythical fu lion cubs playing with a brocade ball, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty home in China’s Shanxi province. One has a pearl under its foot, and the other has a lion
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Flowers Foo Lion
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated large dish from around 1600-1630.
Heavy and larger sized piece with beautiful decoration in turqoise.
Storage box included.
Condition
1 line from rim and som...
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lions, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
one dog/lion is clutching onto a ball-like object, and the other dog/lion is clutching onto her cub
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of limestone fu lion-dogs once protected a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
pair of Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain foo lions/dogs
Located in New York, NY
a female and a male foo lion/dog
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Chinese Brown Glazed Lion Figurine
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Nice anatomy in high gloss brown glaze. Detailed lion mane, face with good proportions. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Jar with Mythical Fu Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
mythical fu lion cubs playing with a brocade ball, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the XIX century
Elegant lions of the Quing Dynasty carved in
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty - H 6" x W 3" x L 6"
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Male and Female Buddhist Lions
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte male and female Buddhist lions in the style of the Kangxi period
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Chinese Red and Gilt Buddhistic Lions
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Regal pair of carved wooden Chinese red painted and gilt Buddhistic lions. Each lion is seated atop
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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There is a range of Chinese lions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, ceramic and metal. Find 177 antique and vintage Chinese lions at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Chinese lions have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese lions are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Chinese lions have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Modshop and Ren Hui are consistently popular.
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Questions About Chinese Lions
- 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.