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Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vase, c. 1920
Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vase, c. 1920

Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vase, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

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...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Late Qing Blue & White Porcelain Garlic-Neck Vases, Lion Mask Handles
Pair of Late Qing Blue & White Porcelain Garlic-Neck Vases, Lion Mask Handles

Pair of Late Qing Blue & White Porcelain Garlic-Neck Vases, Lion Mask Handles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

In Chinese tradition, lion masks symbolize guardianship, strength, prosperity, and protection from misfortune.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is loose. Size 27x18CM HeightxDiameter Period 19th century 20th century

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Iron

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.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Pair of Chinese Blue Decorated Lion Temple Jars
Pair of Chinese Blue Decorated Lion Temple Jars

Pair of Chinese Blue Decorated Lion Temple Jars

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H 20.25 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Pair of Chinese Blue Decorated Lion Temple Jars

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 20th century pair of large cream ground blue decorated temple jars in pottery with lids. Each jar features Buddhist style lion finials. The bodies of the jars are applied with ...

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20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Buddhistic Lion Supporting a Vase

Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Buddhistic Lion Supporting a Vase

Located in New York, NY

Chinese carved jade figure of a buddhistic lion supporting a vase, late Qing Dynasty.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vases, c. 1920
Pair of Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vases, c. 1920

Pair of Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vases, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Black Vases with Lions Head Sides, China, Contemporary
Pair of Black Vases with Lions Head Sides, China, Contemporary

Pair of Black Vases with Lions Head Sides, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese pair of black (dirty) vases. All-over textural horizontal lines and lions head design adorn the sides.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Petite Chinese Lion Protector Jar, c. 1920
Petite Chinese Lion Protector Jar, c. 1920

Petite Chinese Lion Protector Jar, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

A petite ginger jar from the early 20th century with a squat, round shape and enameled decoration of a mythical fu lion. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, fu lions are believed to be ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Burgundy Color Ceramic Vase.

Chinese Burgundy Color Ceramic Vase.

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H 16.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.75 in

Chinese Burgundy Color Ceramic Vase.

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese Burgundy Color Ceramic Vase With Lion Head Handles.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Monumental Blue and White Lion Vases
Pair of Monumental Blue and White Lion Vases

Pair of Monumental Blue and White Lion Vases

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of early 20th century Chinese monumental blue and white glazed porcelain phoenix tai lform vases painted with Fu Dogs (Lions) amidst clouds and Pearls of Wisdom.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Jar with Mythical Fu Lions
Chinese Blue and White Jar with Mythical Fu Lions

Chinese Blue and White Jar with Mythical Fu Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Buddhist Lions Figure Famille Verte 19th Century
Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Buddhist Lions Figure Famille Verte 19th Century

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Buddhist Lions Figure Famille Verte 19th Century

Located in Wilton, CT

Antique pair Chinese porcelain famille verte Buddhist lions. Matched pair, one with globe, one with cub. Circa 19th century. The paired Buddhist lions—one male with a globe and one f...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Garniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Famille Verte Lidded Vases with Butterflies and Lion Finials, circa 1920
Pair of Famille Verte Lidded Vases with Butterflies and Lion Finials, circa 1920

Pair of Famille Verte Lidded Vases with Butterflies and Lion Finials, circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

Each baluster-form vase is topped with a domed lid featuring a red-brown foo lion (shishi) finial, a classic Chinese symbol of guardianship and strength.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Jardiniere w/ Lions Heads
French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Jardiniere w/ Lions Heads

French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Jardiniere w/ Lions Heads

Located in New York, NY

A Massive French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Jardiniere/Planter/Centerpiece/Champagne Bucket with Ormolu Lion’s Head Mask Handles. The jardiniere is of large size,...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Monumental Blue and White Ginger Jars with Lions
Pair of Monumental Blue and White Ginger Jars with Lions

Pair of Monumental Blue and White Ginger Jars with Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 20th century Chinese monumental blue and white underglazed porcelain painted with multiple lions, or Fu Dogs, amidst clouds and flying pearls.

Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Late 19th Century Blue and White Chinese Vases as Table Lamps
Pair of Late 19th Century Blue and White Chinese Vases as Table Lamps

Pair of Late 19th Century Blue and White Chinese Vases as Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of late 19th century blue and white Chinese vases, with foliate designs ad lion mask and ring handles, now converted as lamps with giltwood bases.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rosefamily Jaune Blue Pink Green Ceramic Vase With Lid
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rosefamily Jaune Blue Pink Green Ceramic Vase With Lid

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rosefamily Jaune Blue Pink Green Ceramic Vase With Lid

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind Chinese ceramic vase with a foo lion lid. On a marvelous yellow, hand painted chrysanthemums, peonies or different Chinese symbols in shades of pink, green and blue.

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Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases

Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning pair of 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty lacquerware vases or urns featuring foo dog or foo lion decoration.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinese 1920s White and Blue Porcelain Lidded Vases with Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese 1920s White and Blue Porcelain Lidded Vases with Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese 1920s White and Blue Porcelain Lidded Vases with Guardian Lions

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Chinese white and blue porcelain lidded vases from the early 20th century, with guardian lions and scrolling clouds.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful antique bronze incense burner in the Ming dynasty style. The vessel's bulbous sides are free of decorations, flanked by a pair of foo dog lions with ferocious expression....

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large Heavy Chinese Spinach Jade Foo Lion Covered Vase
Antique Large Heavy Chinese Spinach Jade Foo Lion Covered Vase

Antique Large Heavy Chinese Spinach Jade Foo Lion Covered Vase

Located in Norton, MA

A large and heavy Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vase having a figural foo lion design with raised Phoenix tail feather designs.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Jade

Large Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Ceramic Vases
Large Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Ceramic Vases

Large Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Ceramic Vases

Located in New York, NY

This large pair of Chinese ceramic baluster form vases with lion masks and rings at the shoulders is decorated with a mottled blue flambe glaze.

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20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Blanc De Chine Vase
Blanc De Chine Vase

Blanc De Chine Vase

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H 13.75 in Dm 5 in

Blanc De Chine Vase

Located in So. Egremont, MA

A beautiful Chinese blanc de Chine vase with lions head handles decorated in relief on front and back with stylized tree and floral motifs.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Vases

Pair of Kuang Hsu period Hand Painted Foo Lion vases, China C.1875
Pair of Kuang Hsu period Hand Painted Foo Lion vases, China C.1875

Pair of Kuang Hsu period Hand Painted Foo Lion vases, China C.1875

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of small glazed vessels with hand painted foo lions on the front from Kuang Hsu period China c.1875. the reverse of each vase features Chinese calligraphy detailing the attribut...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Large Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Vases
Large Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Vases

Large Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Vases

Located in Sarasota, FL

Large pair of Chinese Rose Medallion vases. Gilt lion handles with dragons surround.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair Canton Vases with Lions in Relief 19th Century
A Pair Canton Vases with Lions in Relief 19th Century

A Pair Canton Vases with Lions in Relief 19th Century

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

porcelain polychrome with flowers , birds and two heraldic lions .

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Canton Baluster Vases Converted to Lamps
Pair Chinese Canton Baluster Vases Converted to Lamps

Pair Chinese Canton Baluster Vases Converted to Lamps

Located in London, GB

Pair Chinese Canton Baluster Vases with gilded lion handles and lizard mounts, the decorated panels over a gilt background, China Wired U.K on giltwood bases.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, Chinese Single Large Canton Vase with Lion Handles
19th Century, Chinese Single Large Canton Vase with Lion Handles

19th Century, Chinese Single Large Canton Vase with Lion Handles

Located in London, GB

19th century, Chinese single large canton vase with lion handles.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century White Baluster Crackleware Vase with brown glazed lion masks
19th Century White Baluster Crackleware Vase with brown glazed lion masks

19th Century White Baluster Crackleware Vase with brown glazed lion masks

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century vase of baluster form, having applied brown glazed lion masks upon a white crackle ground. Qing dynasty. Guangxu period (1975-1908). Neck reduced in height.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases

Small Pair of Antique Chinese Famille Verte Vases and Covers with Lion Dogs
Small Pair of Antique Chinese Famille Verte Vases and Covers with Lion Dogs

Small Pair of Antique Chinese Famille Verte Vases and Covers with Lion Dogs

Located in London, GB

A small pair of antique Chinese famille verte vases and covers decorated with green lion dog knops, the vases themselves are decorated with large flowers in pinks and oranges.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Pair of Large Palace Style Vintage Blue and White Chinese Urns
Pair of Large Palace Style Vintage Blue and White Chinese Urns

Pair of Large Palace Style Vintage Blue and White Chinese Urns

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

A very important vintage pair of oriental porcelain vases, each of urn form and decorated with floral and architectural designs in hues of blue on a white ground. The neck with oppo...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Porcelain

19th C. Pair Large French Porcelain Jars / Urns, Asian Motif, Palace Provenance
19th C. Pair Large French Porcelain Jars / Urns, Asian Motif, Palace Provenance

19th C. Pair Large French Porcelain Jars / Urns, Asian Motif, Palace Provenance

By Edmé Samson

Located in Madrid, ES

A matched pair of 19th century porcelain urns with lids, made by Samson Edmé et Cie porcelain, of Paris. Samson opened in 1845 and soon became well-known for making reproductions of ...

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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases
Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases are a delightful design, with classic form and exquisite jewel tones expressed with talented artistry to depict a variety o...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar, Mid-Late 1900s
Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar, Mid-Late 1900s

Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar, Mid-Late 1900s

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese white porcelain jar decorated with blue figures amid scroll detailing with a finial topped lid. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

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Prices for a Chinese vase lion start at $650 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $2,503.