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Meiji Bronze Lion

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

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

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

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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Meiji Bronze Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

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.