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Guardian Statues

Set of Five Monumental African Ancestral Guardian Statues Sculptures Figures
Set of Five Monumental African Ancestral Guardian Statues Sculptures Figures

Set of Five Monumental African Ancestral Guardian Statues Sculptures Figures

Located in Reutlingen, DE

This rare ensemble consists of five monumental wooden ancestral and guardian figures, each carved from a single tree trunk and ritually planted into the earth.

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Mid-20th Century South Sudanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

MGM Studios Leo the Lion Guardian Brass and Steel Brutalist Statues, 4 Available
MGM Studios Leo the Lion Guardian Brass and Steel Brutalist Statues, 4 Available

MGM Studios Leo the Lion Guardian Brass and Steel Brutalist Statues, 4 Available

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare and highly decorative Mid-century era MGM Studios “Leo the Lion” Brutalist style Guardian Statues, originally used at MGM Studios as architectural accents.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Statues

Materials

Brass, Steel

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.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Marble

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

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...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

Vintage Classical Style Cast Cement Concrete Guardian Entry Lions - Pair
Vintage Classical Style Cast Cement Concrete Guardian Entry Lions - Pair

Vintage Classical Style Cast Cement Concrete Guardian Entry Lions - Pair

By Galway

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Classical Style Cast Cement Concrete Guardian Entry Lions with Authentic Weat...

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Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Statues

Materials

Cement

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

To preserve the patina we have not polished or deep cleaned the two statues. Dimensions each (approx): 20" H, 8" Wide, 8.5" D, 24.5lbs.    

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese antique stone Buddha / Divine General / Guardian deity / Edo period
Japanese antique stone Buddha / Divine General / Guardian deity / Edo period

Japanese antique stone Buddha / Divine General / Guardian deity / Edo period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a stone guardian deity statue created in Japan during the mid to late Edo period (18th–19th century).

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Statues

Materials

Granite

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...

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20th Century Chinese Other Statues

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Iron

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

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...

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20th Century Han Statues

Materials

Granite

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions
Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking and substantial pair of early 20th century Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions, cast in solid concrete with a weathered white and terracotta painted finish. These monumental sc...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Statues

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Concrete

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

Its mane is carved with cloudy whirls, reminding us of its celestial aspect and enhancing the dynamism of the statue. In tradition foo dogs lions were used as stone guardians in the ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing 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

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road. Here they ...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

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

Antique Tribal Guardian Dog Wood Statue BALI

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

The statue of a dog was to protect the house against harm.

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19th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

Pair Rare and Important Chinese Ceramic Tomb Guardians Tang Dynasty with TL Test
Pair Rare and Important Chinese Ceramic Tomb Guardians Tang Dynasty with TL Test

Pair Rare and Important Chinese Ceramic Tomb Guardians Tang Dynasty with TL Test

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of magnificent Chinese Tomb Guardian statues dated to Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) and confirmed by TL tests.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware

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

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very refined, unusual and important lively modeled pottery statue of guardian, dramatic and powerful pose, early Tang dynasty, 618-907AD, comes with Oxford authentication TL test c...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

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

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Statues of Guardian Deities – Plate VIII, Section VIII Description: This monochrome lithograph showcases two dynamic and imposing statues of traditional Japanese guardian dei...

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

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

Located in Greenwich, CT

An elegant statue of standing guardian, benevolent facial expression, fine details, Han dynasty 206BC-220AD.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

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)

Located in PARIS, FR

At the center of the design is a Yaksha guardian statue, an iconic figure from Thai mythology, standing in front of the richly decorated rooftops of Bangkok’s Grand Palace.

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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

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...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Edo period stone Buddha statue / [guardian deity] / circa 18th century
Japanese Edo period stone Buddha statue / [guardian deity] / circa 18th century

Japanese Edo period stone Buddha statue / [guardian deity] / circa 18th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a stone statue of Bishamonten (also known as Tamonten), believed to have been created during the Edo period.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite

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

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

These statues are adorned wood-carved Burmese Mandalay 'Nat' Spirits from the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Stone Lion Guardians These are weathered Statues of 2 Lions
Pair of Stone Lion Guardians These are weathered Statues of 2 Lions

Pair of Stone Lion Guardians These are weathered Statues of 2 Lions

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Pair of Stone Lion Guardians These are weathered Statues of 2 Lions, they are rounded chunky beasts with an oriental appearance The Lions are fully sculpted in the round and able ...

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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Garden Ornaments

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Cast Stone

Large impressive Art Deco Statue, “The Guardian” by Georges Gori 1920s France
Large impressive Art Deco Statue, “The Guardian” by Georges Gori 1920s France

Large impressive Art Deco Statue, “The Guardian” by Georges Gori 1920s France

Located in Den Haag, NL

This impressive Art Deco sculpture, crafted by Georges Gori in 1920, portrays a woman elegantly walking her massive dog. Aptly titled “The Guardians,” it captures the essence of ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

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

Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure

Located in Dallas, TX

Original Polychromed red and gray paint pigments still present. Chinese Buddhist guardian statues made of earthenware and pigments, from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), dated to the ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues with the expression "A-UN" placed at the entrance of temples and shrines.  

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2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps

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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

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues with the expression "A-UN" placed at the entrance of temples and shrines.    

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2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps

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Brass

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

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of very refined standing pottery statue of guardians, dramatic facial expression, beautiful detail, early Tang dynasty 618-907, come with one Oxford authentication TL test cer...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

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

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Amazing pair of hand chisiled marble statues of kneeling guardian angels praying. Hand crafted in Italy from Carrara Marble in about the 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s Italian Classical Roman Architectural Elements

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Carrara Marble

Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century
Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century

Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Keywords: Thai bronze Singha lion, Khmer guardian sculpture, Foo Dog statue, gilt bronze temple lion, Southeast Asian bronze art, Angkor Banteay Srei style.

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Metalwork

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Bronze

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 as lions of Fo, made in red and gold lacquer and painted wood.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer

Large Temple Lion Statues Foo Dogs Blue Porcelain 25cm
Large Temple Lion Statues Foo Dogs Blue Porcelain 25cm

Large Temple Lion Statues Foo Dogs Blue Porcelain 25cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful and rare pair of large temple lion statues, better known as foo dogs or guardian dogs.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptional and wood statue of Buddhism Guardian Seitaka Doji from Japan circa Edo period (1603-1868), likely the earlier part of 17th century.

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A modern take on the traditional Chinese guardian lion, each statue boasts a dramatic two-tone glaze, combining a rich metallic bronze body with a bold, satin black finish on the hea...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

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Earthenware

Circa 1950 original travel poster Royal Chapel of Wat Phra Keo Bangkok Thailand
Circa 1950 original travel poster Royal Chapel of Wat Phra Keo Bangkok Thailand

Circa 1950 original travel poster Royal Chapel of Wat Phra Keo Bangkok Thailand

Located in PARIS, FR

A breathtaking celebration of Thai architecture and spiritual grandeur, the image captures the richly ornamented guardian demon (yaksha) statue in the foreground, facing the resplend...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

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

Located in Forney, TX

Collecting pieces across all religions and areas of the world, from a Catholic altar, church architectural salvage, temple guardian sculpture, Buddha statue, Hindu scroll text, monas...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Metal

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Both the Greek and Egyptian sphinxes were thought of as guardians, and statues of them often flank the entrances to temples.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vase. Eartheware with eggplant glazing.

Vase. Eartheware with eggplant glazing.

Located in Paris, FR

He has also announced plans to donate a 7-meter-tall bronze statue entitled Guardian of Peace, to UNESCO on the occasion of the Organization’s 70th anniversary.

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Late 20th Century Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Ceramic

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Guardians of Yin and Yang
Guardians of Yin and Yang

Jaeok LeeGuardians of Yin and Yang, 2015

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H 20 in W 18 in D 8 in

Guardians of Yin and Yang

By Jaeok Lee

Located in Boston, MA

The pieces that I currently make are inspired by the old Korean stone figures that were used as guardian statues like tomb guards, fertility and protection guards.

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Stone Guardian Lions – Feng Shui Protection & Wealth Attraction Statues
Pair of Stone Guardian Lions – Feng Shui Protection & Wealth Attraction Statues

Pair of Stone Guardian Lions – Feng Shui Protection & Wealth Attraction Statues

Located in 景德镇市, CN

This striking pair of guardian lions is hand-carved from authentic Taihang mountain rock stone, known for its durability, natural texture, and timeless beauty. Traditionally placed a...

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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

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H 20.48 in W 19.49 in D 7.88 in

Vintage Ceramic Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Old glue to base of tail Good looking decorative Chinese guardian lion statue.             

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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Auspicious Oriental Beast Statue
Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Auspicious Oriental Beast Statue

Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Auspicious Oriental Beast Statue

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H 5.52 in W 2.37 in D 3.94 in

Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Auspicious Oriental Beast Statue

Located in 景德镇市, CN

Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Auspicious Beast Statue – Symbolic Oriental Guardian Sculpture This Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Beast Statue is a powerful representation of traditional ausp...

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20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

23cm Vintage Chinese Auspicious Wood Lions Pair Sculptures

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H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in

23cm Vintage Chinese Auspicious Wood Lions Pair Sculptures

Located in 景德镇市, CN

Hand-carved from high-quality wood, these guardian lion statues, also known as Foo Dogs, symbolize protection, strength, and prosperity in Chinese culture.

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Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage pair of figural garden statues offer cast stone construction with seated guardian lions with shields, 20th century Measures: 20" H x 9.5" W x 15" D.

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20th Century American Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

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"

Located in Dayton, OH

Two large and impressive entry gate lion statues. This beautiful pair of left and right facing lions are made of cast bronze featuring heavy verdigris patina. Their life like patin...

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Early 20th Century Statues

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 30" Seated Guardian Lion Cast Stone Cement Garden Entrance Way Statue Figures - a Pair, by Garden Art Inc, NY.

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1990s American Classical Statues

Materials

Cement

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

Monumental Granite Buddhist Imperial Guardian Lions

Located in Dallas, TX

The lions are always created in pairs with the male playing with a ball and the female with a cub. The lions are traditionally carved in decorative stone such as marble or granite or...

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Chinese Statues

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

Pair of Large Stone Garden Entrance Guardian Lions

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of large stone garden entrance guardian lions A pair of large sculptures of English stone standing male lions with paws on an orb The sculptures depict standing Male L...

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Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Statues

Materials

Stone

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

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

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Cast Stone, Concrete

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

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions from the 16-17th century. Very detailed. The pair consist of a male leaning his paw upon an embroidered ball (in imperial context...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Lava

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

Tattooed Lu Chin Shen Smashing the Guardian Figure

By Taiso Yoshitoshi

Located in Burbank, CA

This heavily tattooed Chinese hero has returned from a night of drinking to face the guardian statue at his temple. Believing that the statue is mocking him, he proceeds to tear the ...

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1880s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Mulberry Paper, Woodcut

Vintage Foo Dog
Vintage Foo Dog

Vintage Foo Dog

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H 33.5 in W 15 in D 38 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. These stone lions known as shishi are a highly stylized creature meant to protect th...

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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

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

Gold Gate (Kin mon)

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Burbank, CA

We can make out the two guardian statues posing within the structure. Signed in pencil and in brush, with the "self-printed" (jizuri) seal in the left margin.

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1940s Showa Landscape Prints

Materials

Mulberry Paper, Woodcut

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

An Antique Statue of a Buddhist Guardian

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H 26.75 in W 14 in D 10 in

An Antique Statue of a Buddhist Guardian

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large and impressive copper alloy sculpture from China depicting 'King of the West" (廣目天王), one of the four Heavenly Kings and Guardians who watch over the four cardinal directions...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Copper

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

By Georges Gori

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This impressive Art Deco sculpture, crafted by Georges Gori in 1920, portrays a woman elegantly walking her two massive dogs. Aptly titled “The Guardians,” it captures the essence of...

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Vintage 1920s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, 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

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair Chinese guardian lions, also called Fu (Foo) Lions, lions of Buddha, are a common representation of th...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese "KOMAINU". It is an item from the early Muromachi period (Nanbokucho period, 1336s-1392s). It was carved from cedar wood. Komainu are guardian dogs. Koma...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

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

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Asian carved wood sculpture of a male guardian lion / foo dog with rope ball beneath his paw and multicolored painted features. Made from Teak. Measure: 18".

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak, Paint

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

Located in Dayton, OH

Provenance; Private Collection where acquired by the previous owner from an important New York estate in the early 1980’s. Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lion...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Certainly not many of this size were exported in the mid 50s due to the exorbitantly high cost! Thai Singha Guardian Dogs: Singha are guardian dog statues that are thought to prote...

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Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wool

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"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends. Dimensions: 4" x 3.25" x 6.75" (WIdth x Depth x Height)

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Marble

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

Located in Bristol, GB

Antique wood carving figures depicting Shishu. Exquisitely carved by a skilled hand with beautiful attention to detail throughout. Depicting one male and one female guardian lion. ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Brass Foo Dog Statues - Pair
Antique Brass Foo Dog Statues - Pair

Antique Brass Foo Dog Statues - Pair

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H 17.5 in W 12 in D 8 in

Antique Brass Foo Dog Statues - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Brass Foo Dogs Statues - Pair Chinese guardian lion, also known as a "Foo Dog" in the West.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

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

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Statue from Borneo

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Originally used to protect the home from evil spirits and placed into the ground in front of the house as a guardian. This statue was sourced in the spirit of Wabi Sabi, a Japanes...

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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

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Originally used to protect the home from evil spirits and placed into the ground in front of the house as a guardian. This statue was sourced in the spirit of Wabi Sabi, a Japanes...

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Vintage 1950s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

They are also used in other artistic contexts, for example on door-knockers, and in pottery. Pairs of guardian lion statues are still common decorative and symbolic elements at the e...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade
China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade

Located in Miami, FL

They are also used in other artistic contexts, for example on door-knockers, and in pottery. pairs of guardian lion statues are still common and symbolic elements at the entrances to...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal Statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, tem...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Red Sandstone Lokapala Figure, 618 AD
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Red Sandstone Lokapala Figure, 618 AD

Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Red Sandstone Lokapala Figure, 618 AD

Located in London, GB

Lokapalas are often found in terracotta, however genuine examples in stone are very rare and were possibly reserved for special religious statues. The heavenly guardian stands on ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair
19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair

19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair

Located in Forney, TX

If you're looking for Chinese roof tiles, Sancai pottery, censors, Tang tomb figure attendants, foo dog temple guardians, religious statues, or impressive architectural elements, be ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

A Fine Fang Female Reliquary Figure, Gardien De Reliquaire Fang, Eyema Byeri
A Fine Fang Female Reliquary Figure, Gardien De Reliquaire Fang, Eyema Byeri

A Fine Fang Female Reliquary Figure, Gardien De Reliquaire Fang, Eyema Byeri

Located in Cotignac, FR

See also Christie's sale 5618, lot 4 of 2010 A wonderful sculpture piece of tribal art that would enhance any collection and which was such an influence on the major artists of the ...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Northern Chinese Courtyard Door, Hu Tong Culture
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Northern Chinese Courtyard Door, Hu Tong Culture

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Northern Chinese Courtyard Door, Hu Tong Culture

Located in PARIS, FR

Believed to possess protective powers, they also appear in other artistic contexts such as door knockers and pottery. Today, pairs of guardian lion statues are common decorative and ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Furniture

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Stone

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents

Located in Miami, FL

Since the introduction of this mythical lion symbolism from the Indian culture, specially through Buddhist symbolism, statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of C...

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Antique 1880s North American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze

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

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

The stone, with its aged patina and subtle mineral deposits, exudes an aura of timelessness and reverence. As guardians of temples and courtyards, statues like this were revered for ...

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues
2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues

2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues

Located in Dayton, OH

Two vintage carved Indonesian elephant statues. This large heavy right and left facing pair of guardian elephants are made of solid teak wood with an ebony finish.

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Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Cast Iron Victorian Seated Golden Retriever Dog Guardian Outdoor Entry Statue - Right and Left Facing Pair.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Statues

Materials

Iron

Seated Guardian Lion 28" Stone Cement Garden Entrance Statue with Shield - Pair
Seated Guardian Lion 28" Stone Cement Garden Entrance Statue with Shield - Pair

Seated Guardian Lion 28" Stone Cement Garden Entrance Statue with Shield - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Seated Guardian Lion 28" Stone Cement Garden Entrance Statue Figures with Shield - a Pair.

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Late 20th Century American Classical Statues

Materials

Cement

Large Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Entryway Garden Sculpture
Large Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Entryway Garden Sculpture

Large Pair of Cast Iron Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Entryway Garden Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

36" tall pair of stately cast iron Chinese foo dog guardian pedestals. The pair features right and left foo dog forms resting on affixed pedestal bases, heavy cast iron construc...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Iron

Guardian Lions, 21st Century
Guardian Lions, 21st Century

Guardian Lions, 21st Century

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H 43.31 in W 63 in D 17.72 in

Guardian Lions, 21st Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large pair of naturalistic lions with wide-open mauls and wavy manes. The lions stand on an oval plinth and are hand-carved out of natural stone.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Statues

Materials

Marble

Japanese Antique Children Spiritual Guardian Jizo
Japanese Antique Children Spiritual Guardian Jizo

Japanese Antique Children Spiritual Guardian Jizo

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Japanese antique children spiritual guardian Jizo holds wish granting jewel A joyful expression describes this personal beautiful Japanes...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Statues

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Stone Charms
Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Stone Charms

Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Stone Charms

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved from solid limestone, these mythical figures are qilin, hybrid creatures from Chinese mythology thought to bring luck and happiness. Crouching upon lotus plinths, these q...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Marble "Lokapala" Guardian Sculpture
Chinese Antique Hand Carved Marble "Lokapala" Guardian Sculpture

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Marble "Lokapala" Guardian Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

Powerful Hand Carved Marble Work of Art This powerful old guardian marble sculpture for your home, office, sacred space, or garden China monumental hand carved marble Lokapala Guar...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Marble

Vintage French Art Deco Style Bronze Egyptian Revival Cat Statues Signed A. Tiot
Vintage French Art Deco Style Bronze Egyptian Revival Cat Statues Signed A. Tiot

Vintage French Art Deco Style Bronze Egyptian Revival Cat Statues Signed A. Tiot

By A. Tiot

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Art Deco Style Bronze Egyptian Revival Cat Guardian Statues, Signed A. Tiot- Pair Vintage pair of French Art Deco Egyptian Revival bronze cats signed A.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Stone Jizo Bosatsu Guardian Garden Figure
Antique Japanese Stone Jizo Bosatsu Guardian Garden Figure

Antique Japanese Stone Jizo Bosatsu Guardian Garden Figure

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine antique weathered stone garden sculpture of Jizo Bosatsu. History of Jizo: Jizo Bosatsu is one of the most beloved of all Japanese divinities, Jizo works to ease the suffer...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Statues

Materials

Stone

Late 19th Century Bronze over Copper Guardian or Praying Angel
Late 19th Century Bronze over Copper Guardian or Praying Angel

Late 19th Century Bronze over Copper Guardian or Praying Angel

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 19th century bronze finish over Copper Guarding or Praying Angel. This is a very beautiful piece with amazing details its hard to look away. Signed LEHNERT on the base of the st...

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Antique Late 19th Century Statues

Materials

Copper

19th Century Stone Guardian Griffen Winged Gargoyle Statues
19th Century Stone Guardian Griffen Winged Gargoyle Statues

19th Century Stone Guardian Griffen Winged Gargoyle Statues

By Charles Valton, Henry Moore, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Auguste Rodin

Located in Bensalem, PA

Please look at pictures and video for overall detail.Statues were originally from Episcopal Academy in Philadelphia feel free to reach out with any questions

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Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Animal Sculptures

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Cast Stone, Concrete

Japanese Antique Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 'Komainu' 1800s-1860s/Mingei
Japanese Antique Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 'Komainu' 1800s-1860s/Mingei

Japanese Antique Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 'Komainu' 1800s-1860s/Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden carved komainu. It is from the late Edo period (1800s-1860s). Made of cedar wood. Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that komainu ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1600s-1700s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1600s-1700s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1600s-1700s / Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese "KOMAINU". It is an item from the early Edo period (1600s-1700s). It is carved from cedar wood. A-Un," or "A-Un," is the Japanese word for "guardian dog....

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Ancient Egyptian Faience Statuette of The Goddess Taweret
Ancient Egyptian Faience Statuette of The Goddess Taweret

Ancient Egyptian Faience Statuette of The Goddess Taweret

Located in Hudson, NY

Here it was used to make jars and bottles, inlays for statuary and furniture as well as jewelry, scarabs and as Ushabti or guardian statues meant for the dead. Displayed on a fine ro...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience

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

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Statue from Borneo

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Originally used to protect the home from evil spirits and placed into the ground in front of the house as a guardian. This statue was sourced in the spirit of Wabi Sabi, a Japane...

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Vintage 1950s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Feng Shui Foo Dog Statues, Wucai Porcelain, 1950s
Vintage Chinese Feng Shui Foo Dog Statues, Wucai Porcelain, 1950s

Vintage Chinese Feng Shui Foo Dog Statues, Wucai Porcelain, 1950s

Located in Pomona, CA

The figurines in the image are a pair of Chinese Feng Shui Prosperity statues, Foo Dogs (Guardian Lions), or Dragon-Headed Beasts.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese stone lion statue/19th century/Edo period/Garden decoration
Antique Japanese stone lion statue/19th century/Edo period/Garden decoration

Antique Japanese stone lion statue/19th century/Edo period/Garden decoration

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We are pleased to introduce this charming Komainu (guardian lion-dog) statue, believed to have been crafted in the late Edo period of Japan (mid-1800s).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Decorative Pair Of Thai Buddhistic Bronze Foo Dogs
Decorative Pair Of Thai Buddhistic Bronze Foo Dogs

Decorative Pair Of Thai Buddhistic Bronze Foo Dogs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of vintage Thai Singha temple guardian lion "Foo Dog" statue made of bronze. The statue is crafted with a two-tone finish, featuring a dark patina on the body and gilded gold a...

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20th Century Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm
Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm

Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful and very large foo dog, better known as a temple lion or guardian dog, vintage statue made of turquoise-blue glazed ceramic, China, numbered 210 on the bottom, circa mid-20...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,131 / set

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy

Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy

By Ico Parisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT
Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT

Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT

Located in Dayton, OH

Very large and exceedingly rare English Renaissance Revival fireplace mantel, circa 1860s. Made of hand carved walnut featuring a gothic cathedral design. The fireplace portion is ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Walnut

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Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art

$3,700

H 10.16 in W 5.16 in D 2.68 in

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art

Located in Skien, NO

Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...

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Antique 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Softwood

Brutalist Hand-Carved African Black Wooden Totem Sculpture Set, Egg Designs
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Brutalist Hand-Carved African Black Wooden Totem Sculpture Set, Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

Raw, expressive, and deeply sculptural, this Brutalist totem sculpture set by Egg Designs celebrates the intersection of African craft traditions and contemporary collectible design....

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2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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AFRICAN SENUFO FIGURE

AFRICAN SENUFO FIGURE

Located in Three Oaks, MI

This is a wooden sculpture of a man by the African Senufo tribe in Africa.

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

8000 Sheet Lot of Antique Extra Quality Composition Gold Leaf Foil Hastings 5.5"
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Located in Dayton, OH

Rare and massive lot of composition gold leaf, approx. 8000 sheets. Includes: 11 intact packets (Hastings & Co, Made in Germany and Italy, 500 Sheets), 5 Open packets (equivale...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art
18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art

18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.04 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in

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Located in Skien, NO

Antique Bena Lulua Mask Late 1800s to Early 1900s – Democratic Republic of the Congo This striking primitive folk art mask hails from the Bena Lulua people of the Democratic Republi...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Softwood

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Located in Rome, IT

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

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20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century
Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century

Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century

Located in Odense, DK

A collection of four hand-carved wooden sculptures from West Africa, each piece unique in its form and expression. Crafted with skill and tradition, the figures display fine detailin...

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Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China
Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

$30,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 63 in W 26 in D 37 in

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

Located in Stamford, CT

Great pair of monumental carved marble foo dogs from China. Each statue measures 63 x 26 x 37 and have substantial weight. Salvaged from a New York estate in the 1980s. They have som...

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20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century African Statuette
Early 20th Century African Statuette

Early 20th Century African Statuette

$975

H 19.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Early 20th Century African Statuette

Located in Dallas, TX

This Statuette origins from Benin in Africa, circa 1900. Beautiful small details.

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Early 20th Century Beninese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art
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Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...

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Vintage 1970s African Tribal Masks

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

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Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa

Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso, Africa by anonymous designer in the 1940s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H:...

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Vintage 1940s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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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.