Chinese Lions

A large and impressive pair of palatial Chinese hand carved large and heavy Chinese lions.

Antique Chinese - Art Deco rugs 6' 3'' x 8' 6''. Antique Geometric Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Pile Black 1875 Rug, Circa Date: 1875. This exceptional example of 19th-century weavin...

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 ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, vintage hand carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina This is a very ...

This is a wooden mask made in southern China during the 20th century. In Japan, such masks are commonly called "Shishigashira" (lion heads) and are a traditional type used in lion da...

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.

The design is populated by mythological creatures rendered in deep indigo and cerulean tones, contrasting beautifully with the light field. Several stylized Chinese lions, or Foo Dog...

China – Blanc de Chine porcelain incense holder, surmounted by a Chinese lion, Qing dynasty, 18th century (Kangxi period) White porcelain statuette known as “blanc de Chine”, represe...

Dimensions: 12’ 10” x 15’ 8" Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: China Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age ...

Chinese guardian lions. Lions have long been associated with Buddhism, royalty and splendor in Chinese tradition.

The soft and silky wool in pristine condition makes this example a true gem of early Chinese weaving, and a collectable example of Museum quality.  

A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition.

The lidded censer having a Chinese lion (Shi) to the lid, the body and lid inlaid with floral cloisonne motifs, the sides having handles in an archaistic style, the base engraved and...

A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition.

An antique East Turkestan pictorial lion Khotan accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 2" x 6' 0"

Also, in the case of Japanese and Chinese lions, a ball is attached to the left hand, but this is missing.

This is a stone lion statue made in China, presumably in the 20th century or later, during the Republic of China period.

Color on silk, Scroll head: Wood Image size: 420(W) x 1160(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 570(W) x 1930(H) [mm] Box size: 80(W) x 80(H) x 660(D) [mm] 900g Estimated packing size: 150(W) x ...

A rare pair of antique Japanese Karashishi paintings in a landscape of rocks and peony flowers on gold leaf ground in fine handmade frames, Edo period, early 18th century. The Karash...

A Large Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Buddhist Lion Sculpture 17.5"H x 6.5"W x 5"D

Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vases having a figural foo lion design with raise...

A Chinese soapstone guardian lion, 19th century. 5 ½ inches wide by 2 ½ inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall

Gorgeous floral motif and Ormolu accents. Four Chinese Lions guard the owner of these fine lamps!

A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy.

A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy.

Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protectio...

A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy.

The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is kno...

This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-brushed shading, the sides of the jar are deco...

This porcelain vase from the early 20th-century is sculpted to a classic phoenix-tail silhouette and decorated on all sides with mythical fu lions. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, f...

Chinese guardian lions in original condition. The lions are made from wood and were handmade sometime during the 19th century in China.

foo lion decorated with a pleasant facial expression

An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and seated on lotus bases.

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries.

A fantastic Chinese cast bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions play fighting, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China.

Each applied with an old paper label reading: 唐獅子、鎌倉時代 “Karashishi, Kamakura jidai” [Chinese lions, Kamakura Period]. Each with an associated metal stand.

Terrific Pair of Hand Molded 19th Century Chinese Foo Lions Foodog, Aubergine, Chinese, 19th Century, 6-1/2" H

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

This pair of monumental Fu-Lions, also known as shizi, once would have flanked the entrance to a Qing-dynasty home in China’s Shanxi province.

This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-brushed shading, the sides of the jar are deco...

A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy.

one dog/lion is clutching onto a ball-like object, and the other dog/lion is clutching onto her cub; wooden base is included with this lot; 1.8in(D) x 3.75in(W) x 2.25in(H) are the a...

In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship. Beautifully carved into sandstone, this large pair of foo dog statues once flanke...

The lion, a symbol of strength, protection, and power in Chinese culture, comes to life in this stunning piece.

Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the XIX century Elegant lions of the Quing Dynasty carved in white marble with chisel.

a female and a male foo lion/dog

A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs.

This pair of limestone fu lion-dogs once protected a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China.

Sancai Guardians: Pair of Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions 1700-1710 A vibrant and expressive pair of Chinese glazed biscuit porcelain Fu Lions (often called "Foo Dogs" in...

These figurines depict Foo dogs, originating from China. The original Guardian Lions can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, where they were traditionally displayed in front of Chines...

Regal pair of carved wooden Chinese red painted and gilt Buddhistic lions. Each lion is seated atop a cloth draped plinth, with one paw atop a brocade ball.

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi are symbolic, protective figures that have been a prominent part of Chinese art and culture for centuries.

A late 19th Century Chinese Etched Brass Jardiniere with lion heads and measuring 14" in width, 11" in depth and 10" tall.

This pair of 19th century carved limestone Fu dogs with sinister smiles and furled brows once guarded the entrance to one of provincial China's grand homes. One peers up and the othe...

wooden base shown in pictures is included with this item; approximate measurements of carving only: 4in(L) x 2.5in(H) x 2.5in(D), approximate measurements of carving with wooden base...

Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from wood.

The pots are flanked with two faux handles in the form of fu lions, or shizi, mythical creatures associated with balance and protection.