Ming Lions

A massive and fierce Chinese dense hardwood statue of foo dog, 19th century. Extremely well carved and in very good condition for its age. Most probably, it was one of a pair guardin...

in white porcelain also know as Blanc de Chine. On its shoulders it has four lion faces with rings

The Mei Ping,"Plum Vase" is traditionally used in China to display branches of Plum Blossoms hence its name. It has a narrow base, a wide body, a narrow neck, and a small opening. Ou...

The Mei Ping,"Plum Vase" is traditionally used in China to display branches of Plum Blossoms hence its name. It has a narrow base, a wide body, a narrow neck, and a small opening. Ou...

The Mei Ping,"Plum Vase" is traditionally used in China to display branches of Plum Blossoms hence its name. It has a narrow base, a wide body, a narrow neck, and a small opening. Ou...

Pair of large fierce-looking and colorful Chinese Ming style pottery Buddhistic lions or foo dogs

A pair of Massive Chinese Ming-Style Stone Buddhistic Lions seated on rectangular bases; carved in

Stone lions have been used by the Chinese as guardians against bad elements since the Han dynasty

are most often seated at the threshold of the temple. They are also called the lions of Fô

Exceptional Pair of Chinese Lions,Mythological Figures, Good old great patina, and beautiful beige

This seated sculpture was carved over 400 years ago during the Ming dynasty out of a single block

Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions from the 16-17th century. Very detailed. The

1980s. The pair of lions, modeled after the pair of Ming Dynasty carved stone lions that guard the

. The form of the traditional Chinese guardian lions became standardized during the Ming dynasty to

early years of the Jiajing Emperor (1522–1540s) during the Ming dynasty. The cobalt blue pigment appears

A fantastic Chinese sancai glazed tilework celestial guardian lion, late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644

Antique pair of stone lions or Foe dogs, probably Ming Dinasty (1358-1644) - They can be placed on

China, a finely carved antique celadon jade of a cat kingdom pair: lion with mounted tiger - a

Fierce pair of Chinese molded stone guardian foo lions or foo dogs. Each with expressive faces

A beautiful antique bronze incense burner in the Ming dynasty style. The vessel's bulbous sides are

A very fine pair of dark patinated bronze male and female guardian Foo Lions. Both with fierce and

of the traditional Chinese guardian lions became standardized during the Ming dynasty to feature a

Wonderfully expressive large foo lion, green glazed body with applied decoration in black and

The ferocious beast sits on an integral 2-tier base, upon his (or hers) hind legs while his (or hers) front legs extend. Chisel marks obvious on bottom.

Wonderfully expressive foo dog, female with paw on pup, very detailed with applied flowers, bushy tail, big ears and fur.

Pair of Ming dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.) wooden lions. Likely found as a architectural design. Much

This Chinese small bronze censer, or incense burner, dating from the late Ming or early Qing

Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...

Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...

A large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wucai (five color) glazed bowl painted in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, and yellow upon a pure white ground, and featuring a design...

A stunning and rare Chinese archaic bronze gui, a type of ritual bronze vessel used to hold grain, either for feasting, or for making offerings to the ancestors, late Shang to early ...

A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...

A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. The censer is well cast with a strong sense of movement, featu...

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere were used to grow tulip bulbs indoors ...

Dazzling Chinese export lacquered four-panel coromandel screen featuring a flora and fauna waterscape with stylized cranes. The carved lacquer panels are embellished with vivid color...

Qing dynasty an unique antique important rare Chinese enameled Famille rose porcelain bowl with mark DaQingDaoGuangNianZhi , hand painted. excellent condition, Measures: 4.75” x 2.25...

This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...

Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed from 1920 to 1949. This is a male guardian lion sculpture, is recognized as it is ...

Ming Dynasty stone foo dog from the revered Beijing Summer Palace, dating back to the end of the 17th century. This magnificent sculpture depicts a powerful lion, imbued with the myt...

A beautiful Chinese celadon glazed deep dish with an impressed peony design to the center, Ming Dynasty, circa 1400, Longquan kilns, China. The lovey dish covered in an attractive ...

Description A rare Ming blue and white Porcelain dish. Great quality decoration Three Friends of Winter. Chenghua marked. Box included. Condition Overall Condition 3 chips ...