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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 bronzed metal.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

18th-19thC Chinese Solid Cast Scroll Weight Of An Animated Lion
18th-19thC Chinese Solid Cast Scroll Weight Of An Animated Lion

18th-19thC Chinese Solid Cast Scroll Weight Of An Animated Lion

Located in Ukiah, CA

I picked this up originally because the lion made me laugh a little. It’s an old Chinese scroll weight, probably 18th or 19th century, solid cast and only about 3 inches long, but f...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

The pair of hand-carved rose quartz foo dogs (also known as guardian lions) exudes protective strength and artistry. They are fierce, but they are charming and beautifulStanding 3.5 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion, c. 1850
Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion, c. 1850

Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

At the bottom of the panel is a fu lion dog, or shizi, seated on a rock emerging from crashing waves.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

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 Lions of extraordinary quality and casting.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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 home in 19th-century China.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

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 beautiful color combination of ochre, green, brown and blue.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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 lions.

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

Mid 20th C. or Earlier Cast iron Dimensions: 32.5 × 15 × 15 in. (each) / 83 × 38 × 38 cm Weight: 250 lbs/114 kg each. Because these items are very heavy, they will need to be crat...

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Statues

Materials

Iron

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), hand-painted with gilt highlights.

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 is resting on a rock; the paw of the other lion is resting on a ball

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"
Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"

Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"

Located in Dayton, OH

A large and impressive pair of blanc de chine porcelain Chinese guardian lions / Foo Dogs / Shishi. Made from high-quality kaolin clay and fired at high temperatures to achieve a lu...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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 testament to the era's craftsmanship.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Lidded Jars w/ Lion Finales
Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Lidded Jars w/ Lion Finales

Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Lidded Jars w/ Lion Finales

Located in Norton, MA

Quality work with amazing details is presented on this pair of Chinese bronze cloisonné enameled Lidded Jars depicting the scene of florals on a blue ground with vivid colors of blue...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent large Chinese bronze and cloisonné foo dog jardinière with Lion Mask Handles hails from the Republic period, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Biscuit Porcelain Foo Lions, mid 20th Century
Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Biscuit Porcelain Foo Lions, mid 20th Century

Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Biscuit Porcelain Foo Lions, mid 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A charming and delightful matched pair of recumbent Chinese Export porcelain foo lions or foo dogs, famille verte enameled biscuit porcelain and carved hardwood stands, mid 20th cent...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

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

Their origins date back to the late 19th century. Chinese guardian lions or the lions of Fo are iconic mythical guardian creatures in Chinese culture.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Glazed Terracotta Guardian Lion Roof Tile Figures
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Glazed Terracotta Guardian Lion Roof Tile Figures

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Glazed Terracotta Guardian Lion Roof Tile Figures

Located in Forney, TX

A remarkable pair of rare antique Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) Chinese terracota architectural roof tile beasts. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in Imperial China around the turn of the late 19...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Carved Asian Chinese Figured Clam Shell Animals Elephant Camel Lion 19Ct
Antique Carved Asian Chinese Figured Clam Shell Animals Elephant Camel Lion 19Ct

Antique Carved Asian Chinese Figured Clam Shell Animals Elephant Camel Lion 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Collection also include a standing Lion, an elephant and a Camel all exquitisly hand carved.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Grand Tour Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler, Horn

Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic,  Early 20th
Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic,  Early 20th

Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic, Early 20th

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous antique foo lion dog sculpture in green glazed ceramic. This outstanding object was hand-made in the early 1900s. This fine quality ceramic sculpture has outstanding detai...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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 Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China.

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Chinese Lidded Altar Vase with Green Celadon Glaze and Guardian Lion Motif
Chinese Lidded Altar Vase with Green Celadon Glaze and Guardian Lion Motif

Chinese Lidded Altar Vase with Green Celadon Glaze and Guardian Lion Motif

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese altar lidded vase from the mid 20th century with green celadon glaze, guardian lion adorning the lid's top and tapering lines.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Hand-Hammered Brass Planter with Lion Mask Ring Handles
19th Century Chinese Hand-Hammered Brass Planter with Lion Mask Ring Handles

19th Century Chinese Hand-Hammered Brass Planter with Lion Mask Ring Handles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

On each side, the planter is adorned with expressive cast lion mask escutcheons holding circular rings, a classic motif symbolizing protection, strength, and good fortune in Chinese ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand

Located in Richmond, CA

This modern Chinese jadeite seal stone, standing at an impressive 8 inches on its stand, is a remarkable piece of artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship associated with con...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure
Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure

Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure

Located in Forney, TX

Likely Jun ware, Northern Song Dynasty (960 to 1127) Hand-crafted in China over 1000 years ago, the Song dynasty was a golden age of Chinese ceramics when art peaked and techniques ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Glazed Guardian Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Glazed Guardian Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Glazed Guardian Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Located in San Diego, CA

A vibrant and commanding pair of Chinese guardian lions, commonly referred to as Foo Dogs, rendered in richly enameled famille rose-style glazing with an unusually bold palette of sa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"
2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

Located in Dayton, OH

Delivery includes off-loading at threshold. 1,000 lbs each Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs or foo / fu dogs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Marble

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

Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Lions Motif, Vintage, China, 1960
Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Lions Motif, Vintage, China, 1960

Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Lions Motif, Vintage, China, 1960

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Decorative vintage table lamp made of ceramic, hand painted with colorful two lions motif laying in the field .mounted on hand painted base base. Measures: Height of the lamp withou...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful Art Deco stamp was realized in China, circa 1925. It features a volumetric rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompan...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Jade

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 Century Size excluding stand: Height 23.6 - 24.3 C.M. / Width 18.8 - 20.5 C.M. / Thick...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese late Qing dynasty early 20th century porcelain hat stand vase, reticulated with quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Guardian Lions In Glazed Ceramic, China, 20th Century
Pair Of Guardian Lions In Glazed Ceramic, China, 20th Century

Pair Of Guardian Lions In Glazed Ceramic, China, 20th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions – China, 20th Century A superb pair of Chinese guardian lions in polychrome glazed ceramic.

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

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 sharp claws, and each topped with an adjustable height brass ball attached by a threade...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Pewter

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 Dynasty, circa 1880 Dimensions: 7.75” high × 3” diameter × 2.5” base diameter A vibra...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal
Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal

Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal

Located in Lomita, CA

The carving is sharp and the hardstone is finely polished. Overall, the lion presents a fierce and menacing silhouette. The Asiatic lion was thought to symbolize the powers of yin an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Quartz

1920s Red Guardian Lions Antique Silk Chinese Embroidery 3' x 3' 6" Woven Rug
1920s Red Guardian Lions Antique Silk Chinese Embroidery 3' x 3' 6" Woven Rug

1920s Red Guardian Lions Antique Silk Chinese Embroidery 3' x 3' 6" Woven Rug

Located in New York, NY

1920s Silk Chinese Embroidery ( 3' x 3' 6" - 92 x 107 cm ) Antique Textile Chinese Allover Red 1925 Rug, Circa Date: 1925.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Other Textiles

Materials

Silk

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 material world and the female with the cub representing the spiritual.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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 and raised onto stepped rectangular plinths all carved from the same section of timber.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722
Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722

Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722

Located in Torino, IT

Seated in royal ease on a standing lion, wearing long flowing robes. China, Kangxi Kingdom 1661-1722.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Urns with Lion Lid and Wood Stand
Pair of Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Urns with Lion Lid and Wood Stand

Pair of Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Urns with Lion Lid and Wood Stand

Located in Newmanstown, PA

A pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Urns with very fine painted detailed work on the urns. It has a variety of colors, mainly a deep vibrant blue, yellow, and other bright colors. 22...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Bronze Pixiu Winged Lion Figure Feng Shui Mythical Beast Statue
Pair of Chinese Bronze Pixiu Winged Lion Figure Feng Shui Mythical Beast Statue

Pair of Chinese Bronze Pixiu Winged Lion Figure Feng Shui Mythical Beast Statue

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning pair of excellent quality bronze Pixiu wealth dragon mythical creatures with visually striking scattered verdigris bluish green patina! Well known in Chinese culture and...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates
Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Foo Lion Door Plates A stunning pair of Door plates, they are made in bronze and are very heavy, these may originally have had handles through ...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th Century Description: This refined set of four animal figurines, crafted in China during the 20th cen...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Onyx

Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Runner with Imperial Dragon & Lions - Rug & Kilim
Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Runner with Imperial Dragon & Lions - Rug & Kilim

Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Runner with Imperial Dragon & Lions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Dating from the late 19th century, circa 1890-1900, this 3x10 antique Chinese runner rug is a remarkable example of a traditional pillar rug.

Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s
Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

#5420 Foo Dogs, also known as Imperial Guardian Lions, have long symbolized protection, prosperity, and good fortune in Chinese culture.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

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) sculpture. This work has a wonderful feel and beautiful aged patina.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Chinese 'blanc-de-chine' 'Buddhist Lion' Joss Stick Holders
Pair of Chinese 'blanc-de-chine' 'Buddhist Lion' Joss Stick Holders

Pair of Chinese 'blanc-de-chine' 'Buddhist Lion' Joss Stick Holders

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Chinese 'blanc-de-chine' 'Buddhist Lion' joss stick holders probably Qing dynasty Each superbly modeled seated in opposing poses above rectangular bases Measures: Height...

Category

20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Lion Censer
Vintage Asian Lion Censer

Vintage Asian Lion Censer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage bronze censer takes the form of a Shi Shi lion, also known as a Foo Dog, a traditional symbol of protection and prosperity in Asian culture. The piece features...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

"Tiananmen Lion" by Ren Hui
"Tiananmen Lion" by Ren Hui

"Tiananmen Lion" by Ren Hui

By Ren Hui

Located in Chicago, IL

The beautiful pattern of gold on a bright red field, featured here, is called "Tiananmen Lion." The artist uses a pure and deliberate approach by highlighting a polarizing place and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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