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Japanese Stone Lions

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Japanese antique stone lion figurine / 1800-1900 / Edo to Meiji / garden object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone performance lion figurine made in the late 19th century in Japan from the Edo
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

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Limestone

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
for details. Japan, a Fine tall kasuga granite stone lantern with a beautifully carved lotus top and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

RENJISHI(The Lion Dance)Original Lithograph, Japanese Kabuki Theater, White Hair
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Union City, NJ
in the Japanese Kabuki theater, a parable about two shishi, mythological lion-like animals. The first
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Japanese Woodblock "The Stone Bridge of Noh Play” by Terada Akitoyo, 1950's
Located in Norton, MA
"Shakko". A dancer is performing lion dance in the noh play, "Shakko". O-e Hiromoto (1148-1225
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
are also known as stone lions or shishi (??; shíshi). They are known in colloquial English as lion
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Early Japanese Satsuma Antique Vase
By Satsuma
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Satsuma ceramic stone ware vase, circa 19th century, around the end of the Edo and the beginning
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Shito Religion of Four Deities, Scroll Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese painting of Shito religion shrine depicted the four deities in court dress represent a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

VALENTIN SHABAEFF 1891 - 1978 *Prototype* Samson slaying the Lion.
By Valentin Shabaeff
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
VALENTIN SHABAEFF 1891 - 1978 Samson slaying the lion. Signed and titled verso. A PROTOTYPE for
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Wood

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). They are
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
, from the Chinese shí shi (Chinese: ??; pinyin: shíshi; literally: "stone lion"), which refers
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

A Three Horse Race. 1963. Mid-Century. Equine.Jockeys. Horse Racing. Racetrack.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Wedgwood in 1928 of a Sea Lion, Kangaroo, Duiker, Polar Bear, Bison, Tiger, Deer and Antelope groups that
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

German 8k Gold Aesthetic Movement Bypass Bracelet, circa 1880
Located in Venice, CA
, topped with a clover containing a pearl and red and blue paste stones. On the interior of the bracelet
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Antique Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Cuff Bracelets

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Pearl, Gold

Rodeo. Bareback Bronco. Mid 20th Century. 1966. Western Cowboy Ranch Equestrian.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
continued modeling and carving, and created several animal pieces for Wedgwood in 1928 of a Sea Lion
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

A Tight Finish. 1970.Race Horses. Final Furlong. Equine.Jockeys.Horse Racing.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Wedgwood in 1928 of a Sea Lion, Kangaroo, Duiker, Polar Bear, Bison, Tiger, Deer and Antelope groups that
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Guardian, Cowboy and Horseman of the Camargue, South of France. Mid-Century.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
animal pieces for Wedgwood in 1928 of a Sea Lion, Kangaroo, Duiker, Polar Bear, Bison, Tiger, Deer and
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel

On the Gallops. 1976.Race Horses. Equine.Jockeys.Horse Racing. Racetrack.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
continued modeling and carving, and created several animal pieces for Wedgwood in 1928 of a Sea Lion
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Into the Final Furlong. 1965.Race Horses. Equine.Jockeys.Horse Racing.Racetrack.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
continued modeling and carving, and created several animal pieces for Wedgwood in 1928 of a Sea Lion
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel

Antoni Tàpies Abstract Black & Red c1970s
By Antoni Tàpies
Located in Oakland, CA
detritus, earth, and stone—mediums that evoke solidity and mass—in his large-scale works. In 1950, his
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Prints

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Art Glass, Wood, Paper

Antoni Tàpies Abstract Black & Red c1970s
Antoni Tàpies Abstract Black & Red c1970s
H 16 in W 16.75 in D 1.75 in
Sebastião Salgado "GENESIS" Signed, Limited Edition SUMO Book, with stand
By Sebastião Salgado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stand designed by Tadao Ando. The GENESIS book stand was conceived by Japanese architect Tadao Ando
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books

Materials

Cherry, Paper

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Japanese Antique Carp Streamer 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Special Japanese antique wooden low table/1868-1900/wabisabi cafe table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

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QUILTING TIME Signed Lithograph, African American Culture, Interior Scene, Quilt
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Rectangular Iron Tray by Matthew Williamson
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Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
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Iron

FALLING STAR Signed Lithograph Black Woman Portrait, African American Culture
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Japanese Old Bamboo Bench 1940s-1960s / Long Chair Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old bamboo bench made in Japan. This furniture is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). It is made entirely of bamboo. You can enjoy Japanese craftsmanship. It is char...
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Benches

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Bamboo

Antique Iron Foo Dog Censer
Located in Somis, CA
An original 19th century iron foo dog incense burner. Well-fashioned in a standing position, wearing a collar decorated with bells. The large head with open jaws and curly eyebrows, ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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Iron

Antique Iron Foo Dog Censer
Antique Iron Foo Dog Censer
H 6.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Antique God's House "Zushi" 1800s-1860s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese house of God. In Japanese it is called 'zushi'. It dates from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s) The material used is cedar. It has long been a favourite...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Cedar

Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
Located in Asheville, NC
Stylized with intervening vines and florals this stunning pot is in fantastic shape. The removable lidded top completes this piece with its symbolic Chinese Foo Dog also known as Gua...
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Wire

Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
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H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing both hands atop an embroidered ball, representing supremacy over the world. A traditio...
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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

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H 10 in W 12 in D 5 in
Japan Tall Iris Flower Garden Lantern Beautiful Original Blue Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare find in original and handsome old blue paint, this tall sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern was cast in a convenient yet substantial portable size. May be s...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Appreciation Stone/Scholars Stone/Mountain Landscape Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce some wonderful stones mined in Japan. This is probably a stone produced in Shizuoka Prefecture or Wakayama Prefecture. It is believed that the quarrying a...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Dali Vase Green, Glass Object
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your interior design with the mesmerizing beauty of the Dali Vase Glass Object. Inspired by t...
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2010s Turkish Modern Vases

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Glass

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Elizabeth Keith, Lama Temple, Peking, Japanese Woodblock Print, Modern Art
By Elizabeth Keith
Located in London, GB
also in London and New York. A stone shishi lion guards the entrance of Lama Temple against harmful
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

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Sumi Ink, Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Fine French Antique Star Sapphire and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1860
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Brooches

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Photography

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Photography

Sebastião Salgado: GENESIS, Art Edition B
By Tadao Ando, Sebastião Salgado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conceived by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the only living person to have won architecture’s four most
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Photography

Sebastião Salgado: GENESIS, Art Edition A
By Tadao Ando, Sebastião Salgado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supervision. BOOK STAND DESIGNED BY TADAO ANDO: The GENESIS book stand was conceived by Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Photography

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
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Sandstone

17th Century Japanese Lion Garden Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
17th century Japanese lion garden sculpture of carved granite. measurements: Low stone bowl: 12 1
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Statues

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Granite

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair
Located in South Burlington, VT
carved stone Komainu Lion-dog temple guardians. Fine condition with original patina just the way we like
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Handmade Sculpture of Entwined Lions, Japan, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair, 1890
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone Komainu Lion-dog temple guardians. Fine condition with original patina just the way we like to
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Very Old Pottery Komainu 'Lions'/1750-1850/Edo/ Aichi Prefecture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

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China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
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Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
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Rare Japanese stone guardian dog/1800s/Small "Koma-inu"/Lion figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
familiar sight. In Japan, there are two divine beasts: [sisi] (lion) and [koma-inu] (guardian dog). [sisi
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Japan Large Garden Cart Lighting Lantern Children & Foo Lion
Located in South Burlington, VT
, and the top finial in form of a Japanese foo lion, "komainu". Its excellent condition makes this an
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Fine Bronze Antique Lion Garden Dog with original collector box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a superb old bronze casting of a signed early 20th century Komainu lion dog complete with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

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Bronze

Brilliant Pair of Antique Japan Yokohama Komainu Lion-Dogs Mint, Signed & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.
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Ceramic, Wood

Antique Japanese Year of Dog Guardians Komainu Hand carved Stone Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan fine pair old Edo mid-19th century period hand carved sand stone Yokohama Komainu Lion-dog
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Horses - Mare and foal
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
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Writing Box with Shishi Lions
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Writing Box with Shishi Lions
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Celadon Foo Dogs, Andrea by Sadek
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Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
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Japanese Stone Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Japanese stone lions available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Japanese stone lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and fabric. Japanese stone lions have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Japanese stone lions to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco and modern Japanese stone lions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made Japanese stone lions over the years, but those made by Antoni Tàpies, Satsuma and Sebastião Salgado are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Japanese Stone Lions?

Prices for Japanese stone lions start at $395 and top out at $17,911 with the average selling for $3,725.