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Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
subtle mineral deposits, exudes an aura of timelessness and reverence. As guardians of temples and
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

H 70.87 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Black Granite Lion with Book Sculpture - Regal Guardian Statue
Located in Southall, GB
This striking black granite lion statue with a book exudes a sense of authority and wisdom, making
Category

20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Black Granite Lion with Book Sculpture - Regal Guardian Statue
Black Granite Lion with Book Sculpture - Regal Guardian Statue

Black Granite Lion with Book Sculpture - Regal Guardian Statue

H 74.81 in W 78.75 in D 63 in
Cast Iron Victorian Seated Golden Retriever Dog Guardian Garden Entry Statues
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Iron Victorian Seated Golden Retriever Dog Guardian Outdoor Entry Statue - Right and
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Statues

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Victorian Seated Golden Retriever Dog Guardian Garden Entry Statues
Cast Iron Victorian Seated Golden Retriever Dog Guardian Garden Entry Statues

Cast Iron Victorian Seated Golden Retriever Dog Guardian Garden Entry Statues

H 24 in W 11 in D 18 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Stone Guardian Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese carved guardian statue used as ship ballast. In the time when great wooden
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Stone Guardian Sculpture
Antique 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Stone Guardian Sculpture

Antique 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Stone Guardian Sculpture

H 42 in W 8 in D 8 in
Large Vintage Classical Style Standing Lion Cement Guardian Garden Statue - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage Classical Style Standing Lion Cement Guardian Garden Statue - a Pair. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Statues

Materials

Concrete

Large Vintage Classical Style Standing Lion Cement Guardian Garden Statue - Pair
Large Vintage Classical Style Standing Lion Cement Guardian Garden Statue - Pair

Large Vintage Classical Style Standing Lion Cement Guardian Garden Statue - Pair

H 32 in W 12 in D 40 in
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two large and impressive entry gate lion statues. This beautiful pair of left and right facing
Category

Early 20th Century Statues

Materials

Bronze

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"

H 40 in W 21 in D 44 in
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 centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is kno...
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in
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 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

H 20 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very large and expressive opposing Foo Lions in Granite with an overall gray-green speckled finish. The lions are seated, one with its pup and the other holding a long stem...
Category

20th Century Han Statues

Materials

Granite

Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures
Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures

Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures

H 37 in W 16 in D 32 in
Pair Large Cast Stone Guardian Garden Lions with Shields, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Pair Large Cast Stone Garden Lions with Shields, 20thC Measures - 34"H x 16"W x 25"D DELIVERY...
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20th Century Statues

Materials

Cast Stone, Concrete

Pair Large Cast Stone Guardian Garden Lions with Shields, 20thC
Pair Large Cast Stone Guardian Garden Lions with Shields, 20thC

Pair Large Cast Stone Guardian Garden Lions with Shields, 20thC

H 34 in W 16 in D 25 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
These guardian statues were traditionally found standing sentry in front of palaces, temples, and
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs
Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs

Pair 19th Century Bronze Fu Dogs

H 13 in W 7.5 in D 16 in
Antique Tribal Guardian Dog Wood Statue BALI
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Rare Guardian Dog Figure, Kalimantan Island 19th Century, this figure was carved from one piece of
Category

19th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Guardian Dog Wood Statue BALI
Antique Tribal Guardian Dog Wood Statue BALI

Antique Tribal Guardian Dog Wood Statue BALI, 1850

H 37 in W 7 in D 10 in
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 Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 in
Guardian Warrior Statue – from Audsley’s Decorative Art Collection, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Guardian Warrior Statue – Plate IV from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Art
Category

Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Guardian Warrior Statue – from Audsley’s Decorative Art Collection, 1884
Guardian Warrior Statue – from Audsley’s Decorative Art Collection, 1884

Guardian Warrior Statue – from Audsley’s Decorative Art Collection, 1884

H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 0.01 in
Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardian, TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very refined, unusual and important lively modeled pottery statue of guardian, dramatic and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardian, TL Tested
Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardian, TL Tested

Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardian, TL Tested

H 33.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Monochrome Litho of Imposing Statues of Traditional Japanese Guardian Deities
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Statues of Guardian Deities – Plate VIII, Section VIII Description: This monochrome
Category

Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Monochrome Litho of Imposing Statues of Traditional Japanese Guardian Deities
Monochrome Litho of Imposing Statues of Traditional Japanese Guardian Deities

Monochrome Litho of Imposing Statues of Traditional Japanese Guardian Deities

H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 0.01 in
Han Dynasty Statue of Standing Guardian, Oxford TL Test Certificate
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant statue of standing guardian, benevolent facial expression, fine details, Han dynasty
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Han Dynasty Statue of Standing Guardian, Oxford TL Test Certificate
Han Dynasty Statue of Standing Guardian, Oxford TL Test Certificate

Han Dynasty Statue of Standing Guardian, Oxford TL Test Certificate

H 39.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
Striking 1950s travel poster for Thai International (now Thai Airways)
Located in PARIS, FR
of the design is a Yaksha guardian statue, an iconic figure from Thai mythology, standing in front of
Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Striking 1950s travel poster for Thai International (now Thai Airways)
Striking 1950s travel poster for Thai International (now Thai Airways)

Striking 1950s travel poster for Thai International (now Thai Airways), Circa 1950

H 39.38 in W 24.41 in
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

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

H 24 in W 11 in D 15.5 in
Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These statues are adorned wood-carved Burmese Mandalay 'Nat' Spirits from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak

Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century
Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century

Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century

H 66.93 in W 31.5 in D 5.91 in
Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
paint pigments still present. Chinese Buddhist guardian statues made of earthenware and pigments, from
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure
Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure

Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure

H 12.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of very refined standing pottery statue of guardians, dramatic facial expression, beautiful
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested
Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested

Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested

H 27 in W 12 in D 7 in
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Washi
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
to see a pair of guardian statues with the expression "A-UN" placed at the entrance of temples and
Category

2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Washi
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Washi

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Washi

H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Washi
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
to see a pair of guardian statues with the expression "A-UN" placed at the entrance of temples and
Category

2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Washi
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Washi

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Washi

H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The story of this pair of Thai carved and jeweled wood Singha guardian dogs is as great as the dogs
Category

Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wool

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues

H 50 in W 20 in D 33 in
Pair of Early 20thC Hand Carved Carrara Marble Guardian Angels Praying
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing pair of hand chisiled marble statues of kneeling guardian angels praying. Hand crafted in
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Classical Roman Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Early 20thC Hand Carved Carrara Marble Guardian Angels Praying
Pair of Early 20thC Hand Carved Carrara Marble Guardian Angels Praying

Pair of Early 20thC Hand Carved Carrara Marble Guardian Angels Praying

H 38 in W 15 in D 19 in
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

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

H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Japanese kakejiku 掛け軸 (hanging scrolls) depicting Niô guardians 仁王
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of Buddhist temples in East Asian Buddhism. These guardians are depicted as intimidating statues
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Paint

Pair of Japanese kakejiku 掛け軸 (hanging scrolls) depicting Niô guardians 仁王
Pair of Japanese kakejiku 掛け軸 (hanging scrolls) depicting Niô guardians 仁王

Pair of Japanese kakejiku 掛け軸 (hanging scrolls) depicting Niô guardians 仁王

H 75.6 in W 36.03 in D 0.04 in
Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and wood statue of Buddhism Guardian Seitaka Doji from Japan circa Edo period (1603
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period
Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period

Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period

H 25 in W 12 in D 9 in
Vintage Asian Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
glaze, these guardian lion statues showcase intricate detailing, from their expressive faces to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Vintage Asian Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Asian Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Asian Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs - A Pair

H 18 in W 18 in D 13 in
Vintage Regency White Plaster Dogs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
and eclectic interiors. Perfect as floor statues, fireplace guardians, or statement accents in
Category

Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Vintage Regency White Plaster Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Regency White Plaster Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Regency White Plaster Dogs - A Pair

H 37.75 in W 18.5 in D 10 in
23cm Vintage Chinese Auspicious Wood Lions Pair Sculptures
Located in 景德镇市, CN
representation of traditional Chinese artistry and symbolism. Hand-carved from high-quality wood, these guardian
Category

Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

23cm Vintage Chinese Auspicious Wood Lions Pair Sculptures
23cm Vintage Chinese Auspicious Wood Lions Pair Sculptures

23cm Vintage Chinese Auspicious Wood Lions Pair Sculptures

H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
19cm Vintage Porcelain Ru Kiln Celadon Asian Lions Sculptures Pair
Located in 景德镇市, CN
, representing strength, protection, and prosperity in traditional Chinese culture. These finely crafted guardian
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

19cm Vintage Porcelain Ru Kiln Celadon Asian Lions Sculptures Pair
19cm Vintage Porcelain Ru Kiln Celadon Asian Lions Sculptures Pair

19cm Vintage Porcelain Ru Kiln Celadon Asian Lions Sculptures Pair

H 5.75 in W 3.75 in D 7.49 in
Print of the Temple of Sanjusangen-Do 'Thousand Armed Kannon' Kyoto, Japan, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
are 28 smaller statues of guardian deities. Additionally, a thousand statues of Kannon were present
Category

Antique 1660s Religious Items

Materials

Paper

Print of the Temple of Sanjusangen-Do 'Thousand Armed Kannon' Kyoto, Japan, 1669
Print of the Temple of Sanjusangen-Do 'Thousand Armed Kannon' Kyoto, Japan, 1669

Print of the Temple of Sanjusangen-Do 'Thousand Armed Kannon' Kyoto, Japan, 1669

H 12.37 in W 14.18 in D 0 in
Antique Italian Religious Banner Mary Our Lady Sorrows Oleograph Wall Tapestry
Located in Forney, TX
areas of the world, from a Catholic altar, church architectural salvage, temple guardian sculpture
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Religious Banner Mary Our Lady Sorrows Oleograph Wall Tapestry
Antique Italian Religious Banner Mary Our Lady Sorrows Oleograph Wall Tapestry

Antique Italian Religious Banner Mary Our Lady Sorrows Oleograph Wall Tapestry

H 20 in W 18 in D 1 in
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
through Buddhist symbolism, statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese
Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
A Large Pair of Vintage Egyptian Revival Patinated Brass Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Both the Greek and Egyptian sphinxes were thought of as guardians, and statues of them often flank the
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

A Large Pair of Vintage Egyptian Revival Patinated Brass Sphinxes
A Large Pair of Vintage Egyptian Revival Patinated Brass Sphinxes

A Large Pair of Vintage Egyptian Revival Patinated Brass Sphinxes

H 25.25 in W 47 in D 24 in
Agnoiaphobia – The Collective Unconscious - Oil Painting on Canvas
By Patrick Faure
Located in New York, NY
with monumental slabs and the massive statue of a masturbating man is guarded by two other statues, the
Category

2010s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Agnoiaphobia – The Collective Unconscious - Oil Painting on Canvas
Agnoiaphobia – The Collective Unconscious - Oil Painting on Canvas

Patrick Faure
Agnoiaphobia – The Collective Unconscious - Oil Painting on Canvas, 2019

H 39.38 in W 59.06 in
Vase. Eartheware with eggplant glazing.
Located in Paris, FR
donate a 7-meter-tall bronze statue entitled Guardian of Peace, to UNESCO on the occasion of the
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Ceramic

Vase. Eartheware with eggplant glazing.

HAN Meilin
Vase. Eartheware with eggplant glazing.

H 13 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Guardians of Yin and Yang
By Jaeok Lee
Located in Boston, MA
that I currently make are inspired by the old Korean stone figures that were used as guardian statues
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Guardians of Yin and Yang
Guardians of Yin and Yang

Jaeok Lee
Guardians of Yin and Yang, 2015

H 20 in W 18 in D 8 in
Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
looking decorative Chinese guardian lion statue.             
Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion
Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

H 20.48 in W 19.49 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Vintage Wood Guardian Statues from India Early 20th Century, Jaya-Vijaya
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of vintage wood guardian statues from India early 20th century. Jaya-Vijaya. Mounted on metal
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Vintage Wood Guardian Statues from India Early 20th Century, Jaya-Vijaya
Pair of Vintage Wood Guardian Statues from India Early 20th Century, Jaya-Vijaya

Pair of Vintage Wood Guardian Statues from India Early 20th Century, Jaya-Vijaya

H 22 in W 16 in D 14 in
Vintage Pair of Figural Cast Stone Garden Guardian Lion Statues with Shields
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage pair of figural garden statues offer cast stone construction with seated guardian lions
Category

20th Century American Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Vintage Pair of Figural Cast Stone Garden Guardian Lion Statues with Shields
Vintage Pair of Figural Cast Stone Garden Guardian Lion Statues with Shields

Vintage Pair of Figural Cast Stone Garden Guardian Lion Statues with Shields

H 20 in W 9.5 in L 20 in
Vtg Seated Guardian Lion 30" Stone Cement Garden Entrance Statue Figure - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 30" Seated Guardian Lion Cast Stone Cement Garden Entrance Way Statue Figures - a Pair, by
Category

1990s American Classical Statues

Materials

Cement

Vtg Seated Guardian Lion 30" Stone Cement Garden Entrance Statue Figure - a Pair
Vtg Seated Guardian Lion 30" Stone Cement Garden Entrance Statue Figure - a Pair

Vtg Seated Guardian Lion 30" Stone Cement Garden Entrance Statue Figure - a Pair

H 30 in W 10 in D 21 in
Monumental Granite Buddhist Imperial Guardian Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
guardian lions was traditionally reserved for wealthy and elite families. A traditional symbol of a
Category

Chinese Statues

Monumental Granite Buddhist Imperial Guardian Lions
Monumental Granite Buddhist Imperial Guardian Lions

Monumental Granite Buddhist Imperial Guardian Lions

H 53.5 in W 21 in D 33 in
Pair of Large Stone Garden Entrance Guardian Lions
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of large stone garden entrance guardian lions A pair of large sculptures of English
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Statues

Materials

Stone

Pair of Large Stone Garden Entrance Guardian Lions
Pair of Large Stone Garden Entrance Guardian Lions

Pair of Large Stone Garden Entrance Guardian Lions

H 32 in W 27 in D 12 in
Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions from the 16-17th century. Very detailed. The
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Lava

Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures

Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures

H 20.08 in W 33.47 in D 15.36 in
Tattooed Lu Chin Shen Smashing the Guardian Figure
By Taiso Yoshitoshi
Located in Burbank, CA
a night of drinking to face the guardian statue at his temple. Believing that the statue is mocking
Category

1880s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Mulberry Paper, Woodcut

Tattooed Lu Chin Shen Smashing the Guardian Figure
Tattooed Lu Chin Shen Smashing the Guardian Figure

Taiso Yoshitoshi
Tattooed Lu Chin Shen Smashing the Guardian Figure, 1887

H 29.14 in W 11.03 in
Vintage Foo Dog
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Known in English as lion dogs or foo dog, these guardian statues originate from Chinese Buddhism
Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Vintage Foo Dog
Vintage Foo Dog

Vintage Foo Dog

H 33.5 in W 15 in D 38 in
Gold Gate (Kin mon)
By Hiroshi Yoshida
Located in Burbank, CA
embellishments. We can make out the two guardian statues posing within the structure. Signed in pencil and in
Category

1940s Showa Landscape Prints

Materials

Mulberry Paper, Woodcut

Gold Gate (Kin mon)
Gold Gate (Kin mon)

Hiroshi Yoshida
Gold Gate (Kin mon), 1941

H 15.67 in W 21.26 in
An Antique Statue of a Buddhist Guardian
Located in Atlanta, GA
of the four Heavenly Kings and Guardians who watch over the four cardinal directions of the world
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Copper

An Antique Statue of a Buddhist Guardian
An Antique Statue of a Buddhist Guardian

An Antique Statue of a Buddhist Guardian

H 26.75 in W 14 in D 10 in
Bronze Art Deco Statue, “The Guardians” by Georges Gori
By Georges Gori
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
walking her two massive dogs. Aptly titled “The Guardians,” it captures the essence of strength and grace
Category

Vintage 1920s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Statue, “The Guardians” by Georges Gori
Bronze Art Deco Statue, “The Guardians” by Georges Gori

Bronze Art Deco Statue, “The Guardians” by Georges Gori

H 21 in W 28 in D 11 in
Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1336s-1392s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
period, 1336s-1392s). It was carved from cedar wood. Komainu are guardian dogs. Komainu exist in pairs
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1336s-1392s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1336s-1392s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1336s-1392s / Wabi Sabi

H 13.98 in W 6.7 in D 10.63 in
Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Asian carved wood sculpture of a male guardian lion / foo dog with rope ball beneath his
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak, Paint

Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue
Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue

Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue

H 18 in W 18.5 in D 8.5 in
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
previous owner from an important New York estate in the early 1980’s. Known as Chinese guardian lions
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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

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

H 44 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Marble

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Located in Bristol, GB
attention to detail throughout. Depicting one male and one female guardian lion. The male holding a ball
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing

H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Statue from Borneo
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
front of the house as a guardian. This statue was sourced in the spirit of Wabi Sabi, a Japanese
Category

Vintage 1950s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Statue from Borneo
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Statue from Borneo

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Statue from Borneo

H 32 in W 23 in D 7 in
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Guardian Statues For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of guardian statues is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique guardian statues was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, ceramic and terracotta. Guardian statues have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much are Guardian Statues?

Prices for guardian statues start at $760 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $5,200.