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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Category

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

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

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

Category

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Category

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

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

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique male ‘police' statue hand carved from a single wood log from West Borneo. Originally used

Category

Vintage 1950s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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

, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia, Laos, Taiwan, and Singapore Statues of guardian lions have

Category

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

-knockers, and in pottery. pairs of guardian lion statues are still common and symbolic elements at the

Category

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

Category

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

reserved for special religious statues. The heavenly guardian stands on an integral plinth, he is shown

Category

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

figure attendants, foo dog temple guardians, religious statues, or impressive architectural elements, be

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

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

125 x 30 - Stones: 22 x 22 x 39 Additional Information: Statues of guardian lions traditionally

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

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

symbolism from the Indian culture, specially through Buddhist symbolism, statues of guardian lions have

Category

Antique 1880s North American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze

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

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.

Category

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

Category

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...

Category

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Marble

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...

Category

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

piece with amazing details its hard to look away. Signed LEHNERT on the base of the statue its a very

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Statues

Materials

Copper

Oversized Chinese Ceramic Figures of Foo Lions, Early 20th Century
Oversized Chinese Ceramic Figures of Foo Lions, Early 20th Century

Oversized Chinese Ceramic Figures of Foo Lions, Early 20th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Magnificent oversized Chinese glazed pottery guardian statues of Foo Lions. Each Foo Lion has

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

of cedar wood. Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that komainu (guardian dogs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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

carved from cedar wood. A-Un," or "A-Un," is the Japanese word for "guardian dog. Komainu exist in pairs

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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

, scarabs and as Ushabti or guardian statues meant for the dead. Displayed on a fine rosewood base this

Category

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

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

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Category

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Ceramic Small Shrine 1860s-1900s / Zushi Figurine Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Ceramic Small Shrine 1860s-1900s / Zushi Figurine Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Ceramic Small Shrine 1860s-1900s / Zushi Figurine Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

house Buddhist statues and guardian deities, and is characterized by its tile-roofed design. It is made

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs
Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs

Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of carved marble foo dogs, also known as shishi or Chinese guardian lions, Asian, ca. 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Other Statues

Materials

Marble

19th Century Indian Polychromed Guardian Statue
19th Century Indian Polychromed Guardian Statue

19th Century Indian Polychromed Guardian Statue

Located in East Hampton, NY

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Statues

Materials

Teak

Stone Guardian
Stone Guardian

Stone Guardian

Sold|$3,650

Stone Guardian

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unusual looking southern Chinese stone guardian with sword. c1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Stone

Guardian Warrior
Guardian Warrior

Guardian Warrior

Sold|$1,200

Guardian Warrior

Located in New York, NY

Standing figure in terra cotta

Category

20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Massive Pair of Chinese Stone Guardians
Massive Pair of Chinese Stone Guardians

Massive Pair of Chinese Stone Guardians

Located in San Francisco, CA

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...

Category

20th Century Chinese Statues

A Pair of Monumental 17th C Polychrome and Parcel Gilt Chinese Palace Guards
A Pair of Monumental 17th C Polychrome and Parcel Gilt Chinese Palace Guards

A Pair of Monumental 17th C Polychrome and Parcel Gilt Chinese Palace Guards

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Pair of Monumental 17th century Polychrome and Parcel Gilt Chinese Palace Guardian Statues, the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Guardians of Family
Guardians of Family

Guardians of Family

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 Wisdom

Guardians of Wisdom

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 Play
Guardians of Play

Guardians of Play

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 Serenity

Guardians of Serenity

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 the Ocean

Guardians of the Ocean

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

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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.

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