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Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

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

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

$16,900Sale Price / set|35% Off

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

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers
Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

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

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions

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

Antique Pair Chinese 5 Lions Famille Rose Vases
Antique Pair Chinese 5 Lions Famille Rose Vases

Antique Pair Chinese 5 Lions Famille Rose Vases

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Pair Chinese 5 Lions Famille Rose Vases 19th Century, marked on the bases.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions
Pair of Antique Hand Molded Chinese Foo Lions

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

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of monumental Fu-Lions, also known as shizi, once would have flanked the entrance to a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions
A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions

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

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

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
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century

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

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800

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

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

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

pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.
pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.

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 Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage pair of glazed ceramic Komainu figurines with a crackle effect, Guardian Lions, better

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Chinese Red and Gilt Buddhistic Lions
Pair of Vintage Chinese Red and Gilt Buddhistic Lions

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

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi
Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi are symbolic, protective figures that

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of 19th century carved limestone Fu dogs with sinister smiles and furled brows once

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions
Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Located in Lomita, CA

These noble beasts are often placed near the entrance of a home for fierce protection. The pair of

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Pair of charming polychrome ceramic Foo Dog / Lions in the Qing Style. Fantastic detail and a

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of intricately carved limestone fu lions once protected the entry of a grand courtyard

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A highly decorative pair of Chinese pottery Buddhist lions circa 1900.
A highly decorative pair of Chinese pottery Buddhist lions circa 1900.

A highly decorative pair of Chinese pottery Buddhist lions circa 1900.

Located in Central England, GB

An unusual pair of 19th century Chinese hand painted and richly glazed pottery seated Buddhist

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pottery

Materials

Pottery

20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions
20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions

20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions

Located in Point Richmond, CA

, which symbolizes the people. As a pair, they are the protectors of the world. They have a clear coat

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Statues

Materials

Iron

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair Chinese guardian

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.
pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.

pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

1.6in(D) x 2.8in(W) x 5.8in(H) are the dimensions of the taller foo lion/dog; the paw of one lion

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Located in Richmond, CA

This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer
19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Chinese Pair Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Buddhist Lion Joss Stick Holders
Chinese Pair Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Buddhist Lion Joss Stick Holders

Chinese Pair Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Buddhist Lion Joss Stick Holders

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine pair antique Chinese Kangxi porcelain famille verte Buddhist Lion joss stick holders

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Chinese Pair of Hand Carved White Marble Lions
1970s Chinese Pair of Hand Carved White Marble Lions

1970s Chinese Pair of Hand Carved White Marble Lions

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Chinese pair of hand carved white marble lions.

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings. Born

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions
Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions

Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions

Located in Essex, MA

Brightly painted with a male and female foo dog or Buddhistic lion one holding a ball for the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

10th - 12th Century, Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Lion Panel
10th - 12th Century, Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Lion Panel

10th - 12th Century, Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Lion Panel

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of Antique Chinese pottery lion panel with stand. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th-Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases with Gilt Foo Lion Handles China, Qing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c
Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c

Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c

Located in Richmond, CA

Pair of vintage Chinese pewter guardian lions, in fierce sitting pose, with copper accents for

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Pewter

A decorative pair of carved gilt wood and lacquer Chinese Buddhist lions C 1900
A decorative pair of carved gilt wood and lacquer Chinese Buddhist lions C 1900

A decorative pair of carved gilt wood and lacquer Chinese Buddhist lions C 1900

Located in Central England, GB

A very pleasing and beautifully hand carved pair of Chinese Buddhist lions left and right handed

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Lion and Figures
Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Lion and Figures

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Lion and Figures

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Chinese pottery brick tile with lion and figures. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Soapstone Buddhist Lions
Pair of Soapstone Buddhist Lions

Pair of Soapstone Buddhist Lions

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A pair of soapstone Buddhist lions Each finely carved seated on its haunches with a fierce

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fabulous Antique Chinese Foo Lion incense burners originally purchased in Bangkok, Thailand

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Blue Lion Foo Dogs Decorative Objects, Pair
Blue Lion Foo Dogs Decorative Objects, Pair

Blue Lion Foo Dogs Decorative Objects, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of vintage porcelain ceramic lion foo dogs' decorative objects, circa mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair Monumental Polychrome Terracotta Buddhist Guardian Lions
Pair Monumental Polychrome Terracotta Buddhist Guardian Lions

Pair Monumental Polychrome Terracotta Buddhist Guardian Lions

Located in New York, NY

Pair of monumental Chinese polychrome glazed terracotta guardian lions each measuring 39 1/2 by 21

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking pair of vintage guardian lions, traditionally known as Foo Dogs, is a vibrant example

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Located in London, by appointment only

Superb Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Purple Fluorite Imperial Buddhist Lions of Fo. These exquisite male

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Asian “Sang De Bouf” Foo Lions - A Pair
Vintage Asian “Sang De Bouf” Foo Lions - A Pair

Vintage Asian “Sang De Bouf” Foo Lions - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking pair of vintage ceramic Foo Lions (Guardian Lions) is a definitive statement of

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850
Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850

Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

lion was believed to ward off evil through both divine and royal protection. This pair of temple lions

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair
Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are a pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze foo dogs. They are a heavy casting and in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent pair of Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) antique Chinese architectural elements with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Questions About Chinese Lions Pair
  • 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.