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Meiji Bronze Lion

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

Located in GB

A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue
Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Shi Shi Lion Chinese Foo Dog Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze Shishi (Shi Shi) guardian lion (Chinese Foo Dog) sculpture.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

Located in Forney, TX

A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Rare Edo-Meiji Period Bronze Hibachi with Lion Handles
Pair of Rare Edo-Meiji Period Bronze Hibachi with Lion Handles

Pair of Rare Edo-Meiji Period Bronze Hibachi with Lion Handles

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This exceptional pair of bronze hibachi (traditional Japanese braziers) dates back to the Edo period and features exquisite craftsmanship with intricate decorative details. Each hib...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is loose. Size 27x18CM HeightxDiameter Period 19th century 20th century

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed
19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed

Located in Hampstead, QC

This fierce and impressive bronze sculpture of a roaring lion was made during the Meiji Period in Japan (1868-1921).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture
Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture

Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture

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H 13 in W 24.02 in D 0.04 in

Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze lion with a shaggy mane, signed.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Meiji Bronze of a Lion
Meiji Bronze of a Lion

Meiji Bronze of a Lion

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H 0.1 in W 25 in D 0.1 in

Meiji Bronze of a Lion

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Meiji bronze of a stalking lion by Seiya, shown crouching down and baring his teeth, signed.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Meiji Period Bronze Study of a Lion and Lioness by ‘Genryusai Seiya’
Meiji Period Bronze Study of a Lion and Lioness by ‘Genryusai Seiya’

Meiji Period Bronze Study of a Lion and Lioness by ‘Genryusai Seiya’

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze study of a lion and lioness, the lion striding forward and snarling with the lioness slinking by his side, on a root-wood base.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.
Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.

Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Meiji period 1868-1912.
明治時代, Meiji-jidai 
Bronze with gold and silver inlay.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Silver

Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censor with Buddhist Lions
Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censor with Buddhist Lions

Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censor with Buddhist Lions

Located in Austin, TX

A Japanese Meiji period patinated bronze censor of globular form flanked by applied wave tailed Buddhistic lion handles beneath a collar of stylized ruyi in shallow relief, surmounte...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Bronze Incense Burner Monju on a Lion Japanese Meiji Period
Antique 19th Century Bronze Incense Burner Monju on a Lion Japanese Meiji Period

Antique 19th Century Bronze Incense Burner Monju on a Lion Japanese Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely made piece of art. Very well made. An incense burner that does let the incense smoke come out of the mouth of the Lion. Both the lid and the dog have a mark. Pictures in...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Meiji Period Lion
Bronze Meiji Period Lion

Bronze Meiji Period Lion

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H 11 in W 23 in D 6 in

Bronze Meiji Period Lion

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Striking, muscular and a ferocious bronze lion from the Meiji Period (Japan 1860-1912.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Lion Okimono, Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji Period
Japanese Bronze Lion Okimono, Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji Period

Japanese Bronze Lion Okimono, Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji Period

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

£1,450.00 Japanese bronze okimono, signed Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji period.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

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2010s French Art Deco Bookends

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Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

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$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

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By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Materials

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Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

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Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
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Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

$1,800 / set

H 8.5 in W 4 in D 3 in

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Essex, MA

Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.

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Antique 1880s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Other

Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble
Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble

Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble

By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Stunning pair of original antique Art Deco ''Reading Ladies" bookends by Max Le Verrier 1920. Patinated spelter with ''Portor Marble'' base. Superbly styled Art Deco design fittin...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,579Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

By Green River Fossil Company

Located in Logan, UT

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...

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2010s American Decorative Art

Materials

Limestone

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$198,500 / set

H 10 in W 22.5 in D 12 in

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By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn”  Koga Tadao, 84"
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Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"

$96,000Sale Price|67% Off

H 84 in W 26 in D 18 in

Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further information please call D...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$61,581Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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$7,250 / set

H 22 in W 18.13 in D 10.75 in

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands. Stunning large pair of antique Chinese beautifully hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dogs or foo lions. This lovely pair of Chinese e...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

$17,600Sale Price / set|54% Off

H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Located in New Orleans, LA

A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Panelling

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Marble

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Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Panelling

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Stone

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the meiji bronze lion you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and silver, every meiji bronze lion was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer meiji bronze lion, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A meiji bronze lion, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Meiji Bronze Lion?

Prices for a meiji bronze lion start at $2,112 and top out at $15,140 with the average selling for $3,178.