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.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Lion
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.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
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)**.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Cast Stone
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
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
Category
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).
Category
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Meiji Bronze Lion Sculpture
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze lion with a shaggy mane, signed.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases
Materials
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.
Category
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
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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)
Category
Antique 19th Century Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
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.
Category
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...
Category
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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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).
Category
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
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 ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
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).
Category
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Casein, Glass, Wood
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.
Category
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.
How Much is a Meiji Lion?
Prices for a meiji lion start at $520 and top out at $48,765 with the average selling for $3,469.