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Brass Guardian Temple Lion Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well cast brass temple lion with fierce open mouth, armored headdress, bold protective stance
Category

20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Brass Guardian Temple Lion Figure
Brass Guardian Temple Lion Figure

Brass Guardian Temple Lion Figure

H 11 in W 9 in D 4.75 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
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

H 32 in W 27 in D 16 in
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Located in Godshill, 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
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in
Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise, light blue colored
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm
Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm

Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm

H 9.85 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Lions with Silver Gilding from Siam
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of large, majestic temple lions originating from a Buddha temple in Siam (modern-day Thailand
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Thai Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Lions with Silver Gilding from Siam
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Lions with Silver Gilding from Siam

Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Lions with Silver Gilding from Siam

H 38.19 in W 12.21 in D 14.97 in
Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Heavy and very nice quality statue of an imperial temple lion, or Singha or foo dog, partly gilded
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm
Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm

H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Table Lamps with Hand Carved Temple Lions Mounted in Nickel
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of antique hand carved temple Lion sculptures that were mounted in Nickel as table
Category

Vintage 1960s Central Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Table Lamps with Hand Carved Temple Lions Mounted in Nickel
Pair of Table Lamps with Hand Carved Temple Lions Mounted in Nickel

Pair of Table Lamps with Hand Carved Temple Lions Mounted in Nickel

H 32 in W 4.8 in D 6 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
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in
Pair Large Antique Chinese Stoneware Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
These magnificent Chinese temple lions are true works of art, masterfully crafted with incredible
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

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

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

H 17 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
A handsome antique Japanese bronze centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
covered urn with a dragon head handles, raised pedestals base, and expressive Shishi temple lion knop
Category

Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

A handsome antique Japanese bronze centerpiece
A handsome antique Japanese bronze centerpiece

A handsome antique Japanese bronze centerpiece

H 19.5 in Dm 2.5 in
PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s
PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s

H 11.8 in W 8.1 in D 5.1 in
Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
benches. The white elephant bench and matching shi-shi komainu temple lion both originally came from a
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925

Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925

H 20 in W 33.5 in D 22 in
Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900

Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900

H 7.38 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hand carved bamboo Foo or Lion Dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing

Antique Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing

H 7 in Dm 4 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Incense Burner Censer
Located in Pomona, CA
white dotted glaze and religious symbols. The lid with temple lion shishi finial, on a tripod curved
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Incense Burner Censer
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Incense Burner Censer

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Incense Burner Censer

H 14 in W 9 in D 8 in
Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
temples and other sacred sites, serving both as greeters and defenders. The lion, representing royalty
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
PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stone

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940

H 4.38 in W 2.63 in D 2 in
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Located in Ixelles, BE
Chinese ceramic art. Foo dogs, also known as guardian lions or temple lions, are iconic mythical creatures
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880

H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good PAIR of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs good detail, Qing early 19th Century

H 4.3 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs with Good Detail and colour, early 20thC
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
called temple lions, made of bronze, with good detail, which we date to the late Qing or early Republic
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs with Good Detail and colour, early 20thC
Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs with Good Detail and colour, early 20thC

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs with Good Detail and colour, early 20thC

H 5.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900
Located in Portland, OR
terminals, each with a pearl of wisdom in it's mouth. The front of the seat having a carved Chinese temple
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900
Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900

Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900

H 46.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Vintage Style Reproduction Porcelain Temple Jar Lion Motif, Large
Located in Carson, CA
Vintage temple jar lion motif - 2 Sizes The special antique process makes it looks like a piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Style Reproduction Porcelain Temple Jar Lion Motif, Large
Vintage Style Reproduction Porcelain Temple Jar Lion Motif, Large

Vintage Style Reproduction Porcelain Temple Jar Lion Motif, Large

H 24 in Dm 13 in
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
dragons to fall from the sky. Handcrafted, exceptionally excuted, this ancient temple Snow Lion
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
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture

H 44 in W 26 in D 18.5 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
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Thai or Khmer bronze verdigris and golden parcel-gilt Imperial guardian temple Singha
Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture

H 11 in W 4.5 in D 5 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
Category

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
Vintage Pair of Brass Thai Khmer Lions
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
to the Khmer temples. The lion representing royalty, strength, and courage were adopted as the
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Brass Thai Khmer Lions
Vintage Pair of Brass Thai Khmer Lions

Vintage Pair of Brass Thai Khmer Lions

H 15.5 in W 6 in D 7 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
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
mirrored cut glass mosaic inlays, depicting mythical qilin / stylized lion temple guardian, rising on
Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair

Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair

H 7 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
19th Century Handmade Chinese Ceramic Stool
Located in Southall, GB
piece would be unique with varied brushstrokes and details. Featured Temple Dogs (Foo Dogs or Lion
Category

Antique 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Handmade Chinese Ceramic Stool
19th Century Handmade Chinese Ceramic Stool

19th Century Handmade Chinese Ceramic Stool

H 21.26 in Dm 15.36 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
centuries AD. They are the lion-dog temple guardians of both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples and have
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century

H 77.96 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 in
Traditional Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate, Judaica, London 1922
Located in London, London
representing the columns of the Temple of Jerusalem, and two Lions of Judah holding a depiction of the Crown of
Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Traditional Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate, Judaica, London 1922
Traditional Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate, Judaica, London 1922

Traditional Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate, Judaica, London 1922

H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 2.37 in
Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the pillars of Solomon's Temple surmounted with lions of Judah supporters grasping a coronet design
Category

Vintage 1950s German Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950
Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950

Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950

H 10.08 in Dm 9.33 in
Temple Lion Doorkeeper - Kiautschou Tsingtao, Early 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
from the former german colony brought to berlin in 1912 as a souvenir this temple lion is a symbol
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Empire Sculptures

Temple Lion Doorkeeper - Kiautschou Tsingtao, Early 19th Century
Temple Lion Doorkeeper - Kiautschou Tsingtao, Early 19th Century

Temple Lion Doorkeeper - Kiautschou Tsingtao, Early 19th Century

H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Bronze Chinese Baluster Lamp with Temple Lions
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A magnificently chased and decorated baluster face with guardian temple lions (i.e. shi, or foo
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Chinese Baluster Lamp with Temple Lions
19th Century Bronze Chinese Baluster Lamp with Temple Lions

19th Century Bronze Chinese Baluster Lamp with Temple Lions

H 25 in Dm 7 in
Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
Vintage Peking throw rug with Asian temple lion design. Buddhist serenity in a meditative piece
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing
Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing

Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing

W 35.04 in L 57.49 in
Large Pair of Bronze Khmer Sculptures Modelled as Temple Lions
Located in London, GB
A large pair of bronze khmer sculptures modelled as temple lions. These Lion sculptures
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Cambodian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Khmer Sculptures Modelled as Temple Lions
Large Pair of Bronze Khmer Sculptures Modelled as Temple Lions

Large Pair of Bronze Khmer Sculptures Modelled as Temple Lions

H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in
Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Pair of stylised temple lions or Foo dogs on plinths. The wooden plinths are covered in flocked
Category

20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

H 37.8 in W 13 in D 14.97 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
pillars are carved temple lions (fo-dogs), which typically sit outside a temple as guardians. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet

H 72.45 in W 37.01 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Chinese Blue Decorated Lion Temple Jars
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 20th century pair of large cream ground blue decorated temple jars in pottery with lids. Each
Category

20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Chinese Blue Decorated Lion Temple Jars
Pair of Chinese Blue Decorated Lion Temple Jars

Pair of Chinese Blue Decorated Lion Temple Jars

H 20.25 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Khmer Pair of Sandstone Guardian Lion Sculptures, Bayon Style, Angkor Period
Located in New York, NY
are far more conspicuous in Cambodian temples. Since lions are not native to the region and hence
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Khmer Pair of Sandstone Guardian Lion Sculptures, Bayon Style, Angkor Period
Khmer Pair of Sandstone Guardian Lion Sculptures, Bayon Style, Angkor Period

Khmer Pair of Sandstone Guardian Lion Sculptures, Bayon Style, Angkor Period

H 45.5 in W 18 in D 26.75 in
Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
guardian temple lions this size statuary is stately with finely detailed handcrafted carvings. Notice the
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs
Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs

Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs

H 45 in W 17 in D 21 in
Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese carved stone guardian lions (foo dogs). Originates from Shanxi Province, 18th
Category

Antique 18th Century Asian Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures
Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures

Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures

H 16.15 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
in your home. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

H 59.75 in W 13.5 in D 15.75 in
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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

H 16.54 in W 6.5 in L 16.54 in
Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
depict a pair of Chinese temple Buddhist lions in the classical pose each sitting on a rectangular
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900

H 12.01 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an early pair of temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu hand-carved in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto
Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto

Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto

H 37 in W 27 in D 12 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
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Marble

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

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

H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Located in DEVENTER, NL
These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 23.23 in
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese temple lions. Foo (Fu) means prosperity and good fortune in Chinese. These guardian dogs, also
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

H 2.56 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in
Manjushri Sculpture Porcelain China 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Manjushri "Blanc de Chine" porcelain figure sitting on a temple lion produced in Dehua Fujian.
Category

20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Manjushri Sculpture Porcelain China 20th Century
Manjushri Sculpture Porcelain China 20th Century

Manjushri Sculpture Porcelain China 20th Century

H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Export green and yellow glazed foo dogs / temple lion guardian figures, decorated
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair
Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair

Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair

H 10.25 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

H 6.4 in W 6.25 in D 3.38 in
Temple St Clair Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Terrae Lion Yellow Gold Pendant
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Terrae Lion Pendant by Temple St Clair. This piece comes
Category

20th Century American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Temple St Clair Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Terrae Lion Yellow Gold Pendant
Temple St Clair Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Terrae Lion Yellow Gold Pendant

Temple St Clair Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Terrae Lion Yellow Gold Pendant

Japanese Antique Pair Hand-Carved Elephant & Shi-Shi Temple Benches 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
lion both originally came from a temple near Kobe. We date theses treasure to the later Taisho era
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Pair Hand-Carved Elephant & Shi-Shi Temple Benches 1925
Japanese Antique Pair Hand-Carved Elephant & Shi-Shi Temple Benches 1925

Japanese Antique Pair Hand-Carved Elephant & Shi-Shi Temple Benches 1925

H 20 in W 33.5 in D 22 in
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Temple Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of temple lions available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, stone and metal, all temple lions available were constructed with great care. Temple lions have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Temple lions are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made temple lions over the years, but those made by Temple St. Clair are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Temple Lions?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $18,000 highest priced.