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19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Hardwood Stand, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
lotus petals. The upper section of the bell has been cast with a pair of chin-thei (Burmese lions) which
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Hardwood Stand, Large Scale
19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Hardwood Stand, Large Scale

19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Hardwood Stand, Large Scale

H 60.5 in W 44 in D 17 in
Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs
By Tony Duquette
Located in Chamblee, GA
Heavy unusual decorated bronze guardian foo lions, a pair. Burmese or Thai in origin. Produced
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs
Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs

Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs

H 26 in W 11 in D 18 in
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A near pair of antique Southeast Asian Burmese jeweled parcel gilt wooden temple guardian figure
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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 Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
commonly used to measure standard quantities of staple items. Chinthe, the Burmese word for lion, while
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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
Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Embroidered Wall Hanging 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Circa 1960. Burmese Kalaga Elephant, Lion, Horse, Peacock and
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Textiles

Materials

Textile, Beads, Sequins

Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Embroidered Wall Hanging 1960
Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Embroidered Wall Hanging 1960

Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Embroidered Wall Hanging 1960

H 54 in Dm 16 in
Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul
Located in Langweer, NL
northern India including the region from Iran to Burma. The Indus and Ganges Rivers are the most prominent
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Antique Late 17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul
Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul

Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul

H 22.17 in W 25.79 in D 0.2 in

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Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful Pair of Male and Female Burmese Temple Guardian Lions. Carved hardwood (most likely
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Glass, Mirror

Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century
Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century

Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century

H 51.19 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Pair of circa 1920 Burmese Carved Wood Jardinière Plant Pedestal Stands Lions
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Burmese hand carved wood plant
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Vintage 1920s Burmese Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Pair of circa 1920 Burmese Carved Wood Jardinière Plant Pedestal Stands Lions
Pair of circa 1920 Burmese Carved Wood Jardinière Plant Pedestal Stands Lions

Pair of circa 1920 Burmese Carved Wood Jardinière Plant Pedestal Stands Lions

H 21.07 in Dm 12.41 in L 21.07 in
Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure
Located in Forney, TX
carved in Burma, 19th century or earlier, depicting the stylized lion mythical beast, rising on integral
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure
Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure

Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure

H 8 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Antique Burmese Carved Gilt Wood Glass Jeweled Manussiha Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
. The Manuthiha is a Burmese half-man half-lion mythical creature believed to be created by Buddhist
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Burmese Carved Gilt Wood Glass Jeweled Manussiha Figure Pair
Antique Burmese Carved Gilt Wood Glass Jeweled Manussiha Figure Pair

Antique Burmese Carved Gilt Wood Glass Jeweled Manussiha Figure Pair

H 13 in W 9 in D 6 in
Pair of Ebony Indo, Burmese Figures of Lions
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of dramatically posed figures made during the colonial era. As they are hand-carved, there are slight differences in size and poses. Right and left facing. Eyes ...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Glass, Ebony

Pair of Ebony Indo, Burmese Figures of Lions
Pair of Ebony Indo, Burmese Figures of Lions

Pair of Ebony Indo, Burmese Figures of Lions

H 16 in W 10 in D 5 in
Late 14th Century, Stone Lion, Pagan Period, Art of Burma
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
pairs. In Burmese mythology, the bravery and magnificence of lions are noted and considered the best
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Other Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Late 14th Century, Stone Lion, Pagan Period, Art of Burma
Late 14th Century, Stone Lion, Pagan Period, Art of Burma

Late 14th Century, Stone Lion, Pagan Period, Art of Burma

H 20.08 in W 9.85 in D 12.21 in

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19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet

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H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate of a J...
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Vintage 1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

H 13 in W 13 in D 6 in
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3.5" deep x 4.75" wide. #...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.75 in
Meiji Period Bell Casket by the Nogowa Foundary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An outstanding Meiji period mixed metal bell casket by the Nogowa foundary, Of typical form with a shibuichi ground worked in shakudo, silver and gold with a central continuous frie...
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Antique 1880s Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Metal

Meiji Period Bell Casket by the Nogowa Foundary
Meiji Period Bell Casket by the Nogowa Foundary

Meiji Period Bell Casket by the Nogowa Foundary

H 6.5 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate ...
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A Chinese antique handbell made of copper alloy. I think it is from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. Although it is a casting, the fine decoration is very beau...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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Brass, Bronze

Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell
Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell

Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell

H 6.89 in W 2.84 in D 2.6 in
French Fireside Hunting Dog Statue A handsome piece made in patinated iron
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Fireside Hunting Dog Statue A handsome piece made in patinated iron and standing on a plinth, the dog is fully 3 Dimensional and looks great from all sides He is in very good...
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

French Fireside Hunting Dog Statue A handsome piece made in patinated iron
French Fireside Hunting Dog Statue A handsome piece made in patinated iron

French Fireside Hunting Dog Statue A handsome piece made in patinated iron

H 9 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th ...
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

H 48.75 in W 26.25 in D 12 in
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Located in South Salem, NY
A captivating duo of bronze Foo Dogs, dating back to the early 20th century, exudes timeless charm. These exquisite guardians stand as a testament to artistic craftsmanship, with int...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan. The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They ar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

H 13 in W 6 in D 9.5 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-kind wooden sculptures on custom floor standing display pedestal stands. Originall...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

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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
Monumental Burmese Bronze and Iron Temple Bell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A huge antique bronze bell with iron top. This large bell has all the original patination from many years of use and exposure. The iron also has all its original oxidation. This bell...
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Antique 19th Century Asian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

Monumental Burmese Bronze and Iron Temple Bell
Monumental Burmese Bronze and Iron Temple Bell

Monumental Burmese Bronze and Iron Temple Bell

H 61 in Dm 26 in
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Burmese Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Burmese lion for your home. Each Burmese lion for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Burmese lion — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Burmese lion, designed in the Victorian, folk art or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Burmese lion over the years, but those crafted by Howard and Sons and Rajhastani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Burmese Lion?

A Burmese lion can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,800, while the lowest priced sells for $857 and the highest can go for as much as $34,887.