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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
Jade vase with rings. China, 19th century
Located in Catania, IT
depicting a Chinese imperial lion, also known as “Foo Dog”, traditionally associated with the protection of
Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Jade vase with rings. China, 19th century
Jade vase with rings. China, 19th century

Jade vase with rings. China, 19th century

H 12.11 in W 8.26 in D 4.72 in
Antique Chinoiserie Style Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Urn
Located in London, GB
(Chinese imperial lions) with rings in their mouths. The urn stands on a gilt bronze base set on four C
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Chinoiserie Style Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Urn
Antique Chinoiserie Style Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Urn

Antique Chinoiserie Style Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Urn

H 30.32 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
gilt bronze feet which take the form of Chinese Imperial lions (or foo dogs).
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

H 21.26 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
Located in Milan, IT
A very rare Imperial Ningxia throne cover from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty
Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog

W 26.38 in L 26.38 in
Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Located in Milan, IT
A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition. A
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs

W 25.6 in L 26.38 in
Imperial Stylish Lion Salon Couch in Antique Empire Style beech hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
, forward leaning lions heads in Bronze. Measures: Width:146cm height:117 cm Depth: 75 cm.
Category

20th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Beech

Imperial Stylish Lion Salon Couch in Antique Empire Style beech hand carved
Imperial Stylish Lion Salon Couch in Antique Empire Style beech hand carved

Imperial Stylish Lion Salon Couch in Antique Empire Style beech hand carved

H 46.07 in W 57.49 in D 29.53 in
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
conditions Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
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
Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich
Located in Victoria, BC
imperial crown. The lions are flanked by lidded inkwells with ornate finials, all resting on a stepped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich
Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich

Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich

H 17 in W 29 in D 7.75 in
20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Empire style lion armchair Imperial stylish lion armchair in Empire style. Finely
Category

20th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair
20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair

20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair

H 44.1 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Imperial Airways Air Taxi Design
Located in London, GB
image in a blue border, the Imperial Airways lion and winged shield logo with a Union Jack flag flying
Category

Vintage 1930s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Imperial Airways Air Taxi Design
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Imperial Airways Air Taxi Design

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Imperial Airways Air Taxi Design

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
20th Century Empire Style Lion Kanapee Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
Imperial stylish lion Kanapee in Empire style. Finely detailed carving work on solid ebonized
Category

20th Century Empire Sofas

Materials

Wood, Beech

20th Century Empire Style Lion Kanapee Sofa
20th Century Empire Style Lion Kanapee Sofa

20th Century Empire Style Lion Kanapee Sofa

H 46.07 in W 57.49 in D 29.53 in
Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ormolu

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece

H 15.75 in W 21 in D 17 in
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Located in London, by appointment only
Superb Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Purple Fluorite Imperial Buddhist Lions of Fo. These exquisite male
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

H 4.5 in W 2.85 in D 2.15 in
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imperial guardian lions. They are believed to have powerful mystic protective powers and traditionally
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
20th Century antique Empire Style Lion canapé Sofa beech bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Imperial stylish lion Kanapee in Empire style. Finely detailed carving work on solid ebonized
Category

20th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Beech

20th Century antique Empire Style Lion canapé Sofa beech bronze
20th Century antique Empire Style Lion canapé Sofa beech bronze

20th Century antique Empire Style Lion canapé Sofa beech bronze

H 46.07 in W 57.49 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
. Traditionally placed in pairs to guard entrances, Foo Dogs (also known as Fu Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Statues

Materials

Concrete

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

H 22 in W 9 in D 13.5 in
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
(Imperial Guardian Lion / Chinese Foo Dog), is an extraordinarily rare and unusual form, having large
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
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
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
actually a mistake made in the west. In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Antique Ornamental Münich Bier Stein with Hand-painted WWI Artilleri Scene
Located in Esbjerg, DK
KB3 Feldartillerie Regiment. The pewter top features the Bavarian Lion and the imperial German
Category

Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Jars

Materials

Pewter

Antique Ornamental Münich Bier Stein with Hand-painted WWI Artilleri Scene
Antique Ornamental Münich Bier Stein with Hand-painted WWI Artilleri Scene

Antique Ornamental Münich Bier Stein with Hand-painted WWI Artilleri Scene

H 10.24 in Dm 4.34 in
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
lions or Imperial guardian lions, often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the West, are a common representation of
Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

W 153.94 in L 210.24 in
Pair of Important First Empire Period Ormolu Sconces
By Percier & Fontaine
Located in Essex, MA
Period ormolu sconces in First Empire, imperial Russian, realistic lion mask form --Percier and
Category

Antique Early 1800s Russian Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Important First Empire Period Ormolu Sconces
Pair of Important First Empire Period Ormolu Sconces

Pair of Important First Empire Period Ormolu Sconces

H 5 in W 18 in D 18 in
19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
Located in Haarlem, NL
caddy is raised on four lacquered and gilt carved imperial guardian lions, lion dogs or foo dogs also
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Located in Paris, FR
common representation of the lion in imperial China. With glass globes ingraved with thyrses and ivy
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style

Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style

H 32.29 in Dm 6.3 in
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
made in the west. In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were believed to have
Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

H 6.5 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
actually a mistake made in the west. In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base

H 31 in W 12 in D 11 in
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
the Majolica style green, yellow and aubergine glaze. Chinese Foo Dogs Imperial guardian lions
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

H 43 in W 19.25 in D 23.75 in
Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
each leg with relief carvings depicting Foo dog-heads or Imperial guardian lions, all six legs
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables

Materials

Serpentine

Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table
Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table

Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table

H 30.75 in Dm 46.75 in
Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900 4x6
Located in New York, NY
symbolism of Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions, originated in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900 4x6
Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900 4x6

Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900 4x6

W 51.19 in L 72.84 in
Antique Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Ningshia Rug Chinese Peking Silk Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
History The symbolism of Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Ningshia Rug Chinese Peking Silk Tapestry
Antique Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Ningshia Rug Chinese Peking Silk Tapestry

Antique Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Ningshia Rug Chinese Peking Silk Tapestry

W 36.62 in L 59.85 in
Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imperial gilt-bronze plinth with lion-paw-feet and centered with a burning flame. The lid supported with an
Category

Antique 19th Century German Regency Revival Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase
Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase

Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase

H 26.25 in Dm 14.13 in
Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Pair of foo dogs, beautifully carved and delicately gilded. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are
Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940
Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand-forged in Bronze, these ornate yet subtle candle-stands, sets the stage for Chinese Imperial
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands
19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands

19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands

H 19 in W 6 in D 6 in
A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of bronze foo lions. Modeled after the imperial lions that guard
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions
A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions

H 16.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
A Pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Katonah, NY
the late 1800's. Chinese guardian lions, known as stone lions or Imperial lions, and often called
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs
A Pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs

A Pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs

H 9.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Famille Noir Covered Jar
Located in Forney, TX
, early 20th century, lidded cylindrical vessel form, having a fitted lid surmounted by foo dog / imperial
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Famille Noir Covered Jar
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Famille Noir Covered Jar

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Famille Noir Covered Jar

H 9 in Dm 7.5 in
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Katonah, NY
lions, known as stone lions or Imperial lions, and often called "Foo Dogs" or "Dogs of Fo" in the West
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Rococo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs

A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs

H 12.75 in W 5 in D 6 in
Monumental Granite Buddhist Imperial Guardian Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
family's wealth or social status was the placement of imperial guardian lions in front of the family home
Category

Chinese Statues

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

Monumental Granite Buddhist Imperial Guardian Lions

H 53.5 in W 21 in D 33 in
Imperial Crest Antique French Coat of Arms Lion Marble Ornament, 18th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
Large and finely carved lion and a crown marble statue in a very good condition with two large
Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Marble

Imperial Crest Antique French Coat of Arms Lion Marble Ornament, 18th Century
Imperial Crest Antique French Coat of Arms Lion Marble Ornament, 18th Century

Imperial Crest Antique French Coat of Arms Lion Marble Ornament, 18th Century

H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 11.03 in
20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
Imperial stylish lion armchair in Empire style. Finely detailed carving work on solid ebonized
Category

20th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair
20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair

20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair

H 44.1 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bronzed and stamped Chinese guardian lions or Imperial guardian lions often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps

H 20.28 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 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
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 Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Located in Miami, FL
such are a common representation of the lion in imperial China, serving as guardians and used for
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues

H 20.5 in W 21.5 in D 7 in
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs or foo / fu dogs. The female represents yin, and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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

H 44 in W 26 in D 17.5 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
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Located in London, GB
guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the
Category

20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog

H 17.33 in W 8.67 in D 10.24 in
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the origins lie deep in much
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

H 20.48 in W 8.27 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Pedestals in Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Foo (alternatively 'Fu') Dog statues, the western name for Chinese Imperial Guardian
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Pedestals in Bronze
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Pedestals in Bronze

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Pedestals in Bronze

H 14.5 in W 6.5 in D 9 in
Gueridon with Snake Detail by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Palm Desert, CA
manufacturer: A superb stainless steel lamp table, the circular top with an Imperial blue glass insert, on
Category

Early 2000s Asian Directoire Gueridon

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gueridon with Snake Detail by Theodore Alexander
Gueridon with Snake Detail by Theodore Alexander

Gueridon with Snake Detail by Theodore Alexander

H 28.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Unusual Brown Transferware Staffordshire Pitcher, circa 1830s
Located in Essex, MA
, inside and out, including a sheaf of wheat, crown, lion rampant, dolphin, imperial double-headed eagle
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Unusual Brown Transferware Staffordshire Pitcher, circa 1830s
Unusual Brown Transferware Staffordshire Pitcher, circa 1830s

Unusual Brown Transferware Staffordshire Pitcher, circa 1830s

H 5.63 in W 7 in D 5.75 in
Original Vintage London Transport Travel Poster Heart Of Empire Pictorial Map
By "Leslie MacDonald ""Max"" Gill"
Located in London, GB
left), replacing the imperial British lion motif for the 1924 British Empire Exhibition at Wembley
Category

Vintage 1920s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage London Transport Travel Poster Heart Of Empire Pictorial Map
Original Vintage London Transport Travel Poster Heart Of Empire Pictorial Map

Original Vintage London Transport Travel Poster Heart Of Empire Pictorial Map

H 29.73 in W 37.01 in D 0.04 in
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
trees decorate the two sides of the field. Fu-dogs, which are sometimes called Imperial guardian lions
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style

W 108 in L 149 in
Pair Of Vintage Imperial Lion Statues, Chinese, Bronze, Bookends, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Imperial Lion statues. A Chinese, bronze decorative ornament or bookends
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Vintage Imperial Lion Statues, Chinese, Bronze, Bookends, Art Deco, 1940
Pair Of Vintage Imperial Lion Statues, Chinese, Bronze, Bookends, Art Deco, 1940

Pair Of Vintage Imperial Lion Statues, Chinese, Bronze, Bookends, Art Deco, 1940

H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 in
Antique Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs Imperial Lions Republic Period
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Imperial Seated Lions, commonly known in the West as Foo Dogs of good size proportions. First quarter of
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Antique Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs Imperial Lions Republic Period
Antique Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs Imperial Lions Republic Period

Antique Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs Imperial Lions Republic Period

H 12.755 in W 5 in D 5 in
Pair of Vintage Figures of Chinese Export Turquoise Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Richmond, London
Lovely pair of vintage Chinese guardian or imperial lions or, as more commonly known in the West
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Figures of Chinese Export Turquoise Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Figures of Chinese Export Turquoise Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Figures of Chinese Export Turquoise Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs

H 10 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
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Imperial Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the imperial lion you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every imperial lion was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect imperial lion — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An imperial lion is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made imperial lion has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pino Signoretto, Johann Baptist Homann and Leslie MacDonald Gill are consistently popular.

How Much is a Imperial Lion?

Prices for an imperial lion start at $150 and top out at $375,000 with the average selling for $7,057.