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The guardian of the temple Haude Bernabé 21st Century drawing Africa pastel
By Haude Bernabé
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper Signed and dated lower left
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

The guardian of the temple Haude Bernabé 21st Century drawing Africa pastel
The guardian of the temple Haude Bernabé 21st Century drawing Africa pastel

Haude Bernabé
The guardian of the temple Haude Bernabé 21st Century drawing Africa pastel, 2021

H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
Antique Thai Teak Blue Hand Painted Chofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Buddhist and Hindu guardian of the temple. Newly painted in blue color (in the last 10-15 years ago
Category

Antique Early 1900s Thai Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique Thai Teak Blue Hand Painted Chofa
Antique Thai Teak Blue Hand Painted Chofa

Antique Thai Teak Blue Hand Painted Chofa

H 44.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏
Located in Amsterdam, NL
beams in a temple so they could serve as guardians of the temple. The last photo is an example of how
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏
Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏

Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏

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H 12.6 in W 8.08 in D 19.3 in
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This marvelous polychrome carved wooden statuette represents a Buddhist temple guardian, Guandi or
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Antique 19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Burmese sculpture of a Buddhist temple / paragoda guard carved from Alabaster. The guards
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Antique 19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian
Antique 19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian

Antique 19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A large antique Chinese glazed Sancai pottery temple guardian figure, designed to ward off evil
Category

Antique 18th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure

H 23 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
, the protective temple guardians placed flanking the entrances of Buddhist religious pagodas and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental Hindu Nandi temple gate-guardian architectural ornament, born in India, dating to the
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament

19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament

H 43 in W 49.5 in D 12 in
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple
Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

H 13 in W 10 in D 7 in
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings. Born
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

H 8 in W 23 in D 4 in
"Temple Guardian", Contemporary, Fiber, Life Size, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Yarn
By Ethan Meyer
Located in St. Louis, MO
consciousness." - Artist Statement "Temple Guardian", Contemporary, Fiber, Life Size, Sculpture, Mixed Media
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Yarn, Foam, Mixed Media

"Temple Guardian", Contemporary, Fiber, Life Size, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Yarn
"Temple Guardian", Contemporary, Fiber, Life Size, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Yarn

Ethan Meyer
"Temple Guardian", Contemporary, Fiber, Life Size, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Yarn, 2023

H 61 in W 30 in D 30 in
Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood
Located in New York, NY
Japanese pair of Nio Buddhist temple guardian masks in finely carved and lacquered cypress wood
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood
Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood

Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood

H 14 in W 10 in D 5 in
Spectacular Temple Guardian Antique Empire Style Table Birdseye Maple Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Spectacular Temple Guardian Empire style table Root on solid beechwood. A classical table with
Category

20th Century French Empire Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Spectacular Temple Guardian Antique Empire Style Table Birdseye Maple Veneer
Spectacular Temple Guardian Antique Empire Style Table Birdseye Maple Veneer

Spectacular Temple Guardian Antique Empire Style Table Birdseye Maple Veneer

H 34.65 in Dm 36.62 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Temple Guardian with Black and Red Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai ceremonial carved giltwood temple guardian sculpture from the mid-20th century, with
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Temple Guardian with Black and Red Patina
Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Temple Guardian with Black and Red Patina

Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Temple Guardian with Black and Red Patina

H 18 in W 28 in D 11 in
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
were universally indicative of power; initially reserved for temples, royal palaces and the wealthiest
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

H 32 in W 43 in D 13 in
Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
emphasizes the authority of the king. Guardian lions such as these were known to flank the entryways of Khmer
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850
Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850

Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850

H 54 in W 24 in D 37.5 in
Print of the Temple of Sanjusangen-Do 'Thousand Armed Kannon' Kyoto, Japan, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Tempel met Duysent Beelden.' The Temple of Sanjusangen-Do in Kyoto
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
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
Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirit’s
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Glaze, Underglaze

Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs'
Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs'

Kenjiro Kitade
Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Guardian Dogs', 2023

H 7.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent protectors and are traditionally placed at the thresholds of sacred spaces, such as homes, temples
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

H 32 in W 14 in D 22 in
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
universally indicative of power; initially reserved for temples, royal palaces and the wealthiest of families
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
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12.25 in
Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of antique Chiang Mai wood mythical guardian animals from Thailand. Carved in Chiang Mai
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals
Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals

Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals

H 30 in W 10.5 in D 42 in
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Chinese foo dogs concrete statue guardians lions stone garden 32" These stone foo dogs
Category

Late 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden

H 32 in W 15 in D 19.5 in
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture. Jade, probably 18th Century. 5 x 20 cm. Good
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture

H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 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

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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese) Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Glaze

Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'
Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'

Kenjiro Kitade
Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs', 2015

H 23.38 in W 9 in D 19.25 in
Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian carved teak wood guardian lion sculpture from the mid-18th century, with traces of
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint

Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint

H 16 in W 7.5 in D 18.5 in
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in
Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
iconography and were used in Buddhist temples as visual aids during rituals and meditation. The earliest
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pigment, Paint, Cotton

Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800
Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800

Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800, c. 1800

H 42 in W 42 in D 1 in
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of rusting Antique foo dogs, also known as "Chinese guardian lions," carry rich cultural significance
Category

Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique

H 23 in W 22 in D 35 in
Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture, Nepal, 19th century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of polychromy depicting a temple guardian lion with an open mouth, long mane and a defensive posture
Category

Antique 19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture, Nepal, 19th century
Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture, Nepal, 19th century

Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture, Nepal, 19th century

H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in
Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
iconography and were used in Buddhist temples as visual aids during rituals and meditation. The earliest
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800
Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800

Korean Buddhist Guardian Mural Taenghwa Painting, c. 1800

H 1 in W 42 in D 42 in
Guardian Official Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
mythical creatures and guardian figures, serving religious and protective functions. These figures were
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Guardian Official Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Guardian Official Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty

Guardian Official Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty

H 11.82 in Dm 4.73 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 Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina

H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

H 11 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
served as guardians of sacred places. Nectanebo I (c.379-360 B.C.) became Pharaoh during a time of
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes

H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardian lions, one male and
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
Temple Lions: Chinese guardian lions are a traditional Chinese ornament. The concept originated and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century

Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century

H 17 in W 16 in D 6.5 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 of 18th Century Temple Elephants Carved in Sandstone from Burma
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Elephants have a God status and are the guardians of the Buddha temple, often seen at the temple entrance
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of 18th Century Temple Elephants Carved in Sandstone from Burma
Pair of 18th Century Temple Elephants Carved in Sandstone from Burma

Pair of 18th Century Temple Elephants Carved in Sandstone from Burma

H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 21.26 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese hand-carved temple corbels featuring stylized characters. Each
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters

H 19 in W 4.5 in D 13 in
Pair of 19th Century Indian Hand-Carved Grey Stone Soldier Temple Sculptures
Located in Yonkers, NY
adornments for a temple, perhaps as guardians. This 19th century set of Indian stone soldier guardian temple
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th Century Indian Hand-Carved Grey Stone Soldier Temple Sculptures
Pair of 19th Century Indian Hand-Carved Grey Stone Soldier Temple Sculptures

Pair of 19th Century Indian Hand-Carved Grey Stone Soldier Temple Sculptures

H 24 in W 8 in D 8 in
Asian Table Lamp of a Sitting Temple Musicien Gilded Bronze Thailand 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
noble object dates from the beginning of the 20th century. Thai temple guardian sits on an ornate
Category

Vintage 1920s Thai Other Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Foil

Asian Table Lamp of a Sitting Temple Musicien Gilded Bronze Thailand 1920s
Asian Table Lamp of a Sitting Temple Musicien Gilded Bronze Thailand 1920s

Asian Table Lamp of a Sitting Temple Musicien Gilded Bronze Thailand 1920s

H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
guardians at temple gates or tombs to ward off evil spirits and protect sanctity. This particular piece
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty

Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty

H 4.73 in Dm 8.27 in
Antique Northern Thai Chiang Mai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animal
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chiang Mai wood mythical guardian animal from Thailand. Carved in Chiang Mai, Northern
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Northern Thai Chiang Mai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animal
Antique Northern Thai Chiang Mai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animal

Antique Northern Thai Chiang Mai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animal

H 28.5 in W 12 in D 37.5 in
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large pair of unique and very decorative 20th century ceramic Imperial Guardian Lions, commonly
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
were used as stone guardians in the exterior courtyard of a temple. This 19th century Qing Dynasty
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
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Located in Dayton, OH
32" Chinese concrete male foo dog Guardian lion statue sculpture Fu Feng Shui The perfect
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Concrete

Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui

Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui

H 32 in W 15 in D 19 in
2 Monumental Cast Bronze Verdigris Outdoor Lion Statues Entry Guardians Pair 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
or Foo Dog (fu dogs) has stood guard, with mystic powers to protect, in front of temples, imperial
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
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

H 16 in W 42 in D 16 in
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 7.25 in
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, extremely scarce architectural ornament from a Buddhist temple in Tibet. The solid
Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

H 16.5 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
guardian of religious temples, and are seen as protectors of the house and land of the owner. Very fine
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture

H 11 in W 7 in D 4 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century with detailed
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures
Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures

Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures

H 38 in W 17 in D 13 in
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
animals are guardians that are represented in pairs, with one or both front legs resting on an era. They
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century

H 13.78 in W 36.62 in D 10.63 in
Encuentro, Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, Mexico, Oil on canvas,
Located in Houston, TX
of angelic appearance inhabit magical beings guardians of good, monks or sages, reminiscences that
Category

1990s Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Encuentro, Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, Mexico, Oil on canvas,
Encuentro, Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, Mexico, Oil on canvas,

Maria Ayala
Encuentro, Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, Mexico, Oil on canvas, , 1996

H 32 in W 32 in D 2 in
At the Spring
By Joshua Shaw
Located in New York, NY
and President of the Royal Academy, Benjamin West. West made Shaw the guardian of his epic canvas
Category

19th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

At the Spring
At the Spring

Joshua Shaw
At the Spring, 1849

H 10.5 in W 14 in
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