Guardian Statues

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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".

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...

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...

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)

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. ...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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.

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

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

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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....

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...

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...

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

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).

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...

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...

The Temple of Sanjusangen-Do in Kyoto, dedicated to the Thousand Armed Kannon. The central statue is that of Kannon. In front of the main statue are 28 smaller statues of guardian de...

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...

This shrine, called a kawarazushi, is a small Buddhist structure used to house Buddhist statues and guardian deities, and is characterized by its tile-roofed design.

A pair of carved marble foo dogs, also known as shishi or Chinese guardian lions, Asian, ca. 1930. Each 22 ins. high, 8 ins. wide, 11.5 ins. long. Provenance: The estate of Henry E...

Mid-19th century Indian carved wooden temple guardian on stand.

Unusual looking southern Chinese stone guardian with sword. c1900s.

Standing figure in terra cotta

A massive pair of Chinese white granite lions. Figures like these where used to guard important door ways. Their fierce expression would protect the owners from evil spirits by scar...

A Pair of Monumental 17th century Polychrome and Parcel Gilt Chinese Palace Guardian Statues, the faces beautifully carved and lifelike, the figures dressed in ceremonial garb and re...

Copy of Old Buddhist Temple Carvings of Thai Angel on teak base.

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.

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.

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.

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.