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

$895

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

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Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

$9,025

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

$2,600

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

$3,800

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

$3,500

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

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands

$3,500 / set

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red-brown lacquer with stylized mane and tail, having reverse painted glass eyes and sea...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Carved Wood Shishi Parade Lion Mask, circa 1880

$7,500

Japanese Meiji Carved Wood Shishi Parade Lion Mask, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Carved Wood Shishi Parade Lion Mask, circa 1880 A rare and impressive Japanese Parade Lion Mask (Shishi), dating to the Meiji Period (1868–1912), circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese wooden Buddha statue riding a lion / Edo period to Meiji period

$1,000

Antique Japanese wooden Buddha statue riding a lion / Edo period to Meiji period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The work depicts a figure seated atop a lion, a composition reminiscent of **Manjushri Bodhisattva (Monju Bosatsu)**.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Lacquered Shishi-gashira Lion Mask – Edo to Meiji Period

$960

Antique Japanese Lacquered Shishi-gashira Lion Mask – Edo to Meiji Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A finely crafted traditional Japanese Shishi-gashira (lion head), historically used in ceremonial Shishimai lion dances—a performing art believed to ward off evil spirits and bring g...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Guardian Lion Family with Cubs and Ball

$2,082

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Shishi Guardian Lion Family with Cubs and Ball

Located in Nottingham, GB

An outstanding large Japanese bronze sculpture, dating to the late Meiji or early 20th century, depicting a lively family of shishi guardian lions playfully gathered around a pierced...

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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Imari Porcelain Scalloped Edge Lions Birds Bowl 10"

$750

Antique Japanese Meiji Imari Porcelain Scalloped Edge Lions Birds Bowl 10"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Japanese imari porcelain fruit / serving bowl - round form with scalloped edge, decorated in blue, orange and green with Mandarin ducks nesting in a garden, pairs of blue gua...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

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

$2,000

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

Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion

$2,870Sale Price|30% Off

Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"The original bronze planters were part of Jagenpanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji Period 1868-1912, jardiniere from the foundry of the h...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Cast Stone

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

$1,200

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This looks like an old copperware, but it is a wood carving work. It is glossy because it is finished with black lacquer. It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture. The expres...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$1,751

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

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H 10.75 in W 19 in D 7.75 in

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

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

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H 8.67 in W 4.93 in D 7.09 in

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

Located in PARIS, FR

Discover a rare Japanese Kutani figure from the Meiji Period, circa 1870, depicting Kannon on a Foo Lion.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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 Period Carved Lion and Tiger

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H 6 in W 7.5 in D 20 in

Meiji Period Carved Lion and Tiger

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is an outstanding pair of Meiji Period carved hardwood figures of a ferocious lion and tiger.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

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

Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Lion with Vases mark Japan 19c

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H 4.34 in Dm 3.94 in

Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Lion with Vases mark Japan 19c

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Country of origin: Japan Age: Edo/Meiji Period 19th century Size: 11 cm high Condition: Both with chip to rim, and some frits. SIze: 12.8 x 8cm Period 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

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

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H 13 in W 25 in D 8 in

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.

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H 9.65 in Dm 7.29 in

Antique Japanes Bronze Vase With Foo Lions, Meiji Period.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique bronze vase with Foo lions. Japanese signature, see pictures.  Meiji period 1868-1912. 

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

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Silver

Outstanding Exhibition Quality Meiji Period Silk Embroidery of a Lion and Lio

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H 52.76 in W 53.94 in D 0.04 in

Outstanding Exhibition Quality Meiji Period Silk Embroidery of a Lion and Lio

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An outstanding exhibition quality Meiji period silk embroidery of a lion and lioness.

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Early 20th Century Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Massive Japanese Meiji Satsuma Temple Jar with ShiShi Lion Finial – Hand-Painted

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H 33.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Massive Japanese Meiji Satsuma Temple Jar with ShiShi Lion Finial – Hand-Painted

Located in Media, PA

A rare and decorative statement piece ideal for collectors of Japanese Meiji art, Satsuma pottery, or Asian export ceramics.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Satsuma Censer with Foo Lions

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H 17 in W 16 in D 6 in

Large Japanese Satsuma Censer with Foo Lions

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The brightly colored body has floral scenes and decorative fretwork pattern legs. From Meiji period Est, circa 1900s. Signed on the bottom.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Old Wood Carving Lion Head/Antique Folk Art Figurine Object Wabisabi

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H 11.42 in W 14.97 in D 15.36 in

Japanese Old Wood Carving Lion Head/Antique Folk Art Figurine Object Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an item of Japanese culture. Since ancient times, the Japanese have created lion heads and dedicated them to shrines to ward off hunger and plague. Originally it is lacquer...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma Lidded Koro Gosu Blue ENDLESS WAVE LION

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H 4.53 in W 3.94 in D 2.96 in

Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma Lidded Koro Gosu Blue ENDLESS WAVE LION

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Size: 10x7.5x11.5CM LxDxH Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)

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Antique 19th Century Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick

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H 9 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Nice quality antique Kutani studio porcelain Shi Shi lion candle holder, circa 19th/early 20th century. 9" high, 6 1/2" wide, 4" deep. Drilled for lamp, as shown.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Embroidered Lions Wall Hanging

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H 36.23 in W 61.03 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Meiji Embroidered Lions Wall Hanging

Located in Hastings, GB

A large Japanese Meiji embroidered wall hanging of a lion and lioness Meiji Era 1868-1912, late 19th-early 20th century Woven in different shades of green, brown, yellow, white and...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censor with Buddhist Lions

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H 9.75 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

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

Japanese antique small wooden lion carving / 1800s / Edo-Meiji period/ Wabi-sabi

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H 4.22 in W 6.5 in D 3.63 in

Japanese antique small wooden lion carving / 1800s / Edo-Meiji period/ Wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese antique small wooden lion sculpture/1800s/Edo-Meiji period/Wabi-sabi This is a wooden lion sculpture made around the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monju Bosatsu Riding a Lion, Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood, Meiji Period

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H 17.5 in W 24 in D 12 in

Monju Bosatsu Riding a Lion, Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

A wonderful Japanese carved, lacquered, and gilt wood figure of Monju Bosatsu (Manjushri), riding a Shishi (Lion), Meiji Period, circa 1880, Japan. Monju Bosatsu, the Bodhisattva Ma...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

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

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H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Measures: 340mm length 180mm width 410mm high Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique stone lion figurine / 1800-1900 / Edo to Meiji / garden object

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H 5.12 in W 9.45 in D 7.49 in

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 period to the Meiji period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

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Limestone

19th Century Ceramic Shishi Lion Hand Warmer, Japan

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H 12 in W 12 in D 13 in

19th Century Ceramic Shishi Lion Hand Warmer, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

19th century Ceramic Shishi Lion Hand Warmer, Japan This ceramic hand warmer is in the form of a shishi lion, a beast with magical properties, including the power to repel evil. It ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Old Copper Lion Figurine / Large Casting Figurine/Japanese Antique

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H 19.22 in W 20.48 in D 8.67 in

Japanese Old Copper Lion Figurine / Large Casting Figurine/Japanese Antique

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

There is a stamp of the creator on the belly of the lion. Definitely made in Japan. I think this is from the Meiji era to the early Showa era (around 1870 to 1930).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Wood Carving Japanese Antique Lion / 19th Century / Wabi-Sabi Art

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H 15.16 in W 21.26 in D 9.85 in

Large Wood Carving Japanese Antique Lion / 19th Century / Wabi-Sabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Antique & Large Hand Crafted & Hand Painted Satsuma Vase w. Temple Lion Handles

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H 31.1 in W 15.2 in D 12.9 in

Antique & Large Hand Crafted & Hand Painted Satsuma Vase w. Temple Lion Handles

Located in Lisse, NL

The gold-painted temple lion handles too give deeper meaning to this, probably, Meiji era vase.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Gold Leaf

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. Without markings or scratches to surface of any kind, in pristine condition.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Lion Okimono, Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji Period

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H 9.53 in W 17.13 in D 7.09 in

Japanese Bronze Lion Okimono, Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji Period

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

£1,450.00 Japanese bronze okimono, signed Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji period. Powerfully cast, as a large, seated, roaring lion.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Japanese Carved Snow Lions

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H 20 in W 29 in D 18 in

Large Pair of Japanese Carved Snow Lions

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of 19th century, Meiji period, Japanese snow lions in carved wood with glass eyes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Casein, Glass, Wood

Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand

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H 13 in Dm 8.27 in

Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

A Japanese Porcelain shi-shi lion dog statue, dating to the Meiji period between 1868-1912.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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Meiji Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the meiji lion you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ceramic, every meiji lion was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer meiji lion, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A meiji lion is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.