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Temple Guardian in Repose: Thai Carved Ceremonial Figure
Located in New York, NY
This carved wooden sculpture represents a ceremonial temple guardian, designed to protect sacred
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A large antique Chinese glazed Sancai pottery temple guardian figure, designed to ward off evil
Category
Antique 18th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Spectacular Temple Guardian Antique Empire Style Table Birdseye Maple Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Spectacular Temple Guardian Empire style table
Root on solid beechwood. A classical table with
Category
20th Century French Empire Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$16,012
H 34.65 in Dm 36.62 in
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
, the protective temple guardians placed flanking the entrances of Buddhist religious pagodas and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings. Born
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$4,500 / set
H 8 in W 23 in D 4 in
19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Burmese sculpture of a Buddhist temple / paragoda guard carved from Alabaster.
The guards
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental Hindu Nandi temple gate-guardian architectural ornament, born in India, dating to the
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Guardian with Black and Red Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai ceremonial carved giltwood temple guardian sculpture from the mid-20th century, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Asian gilt bronze Teppanom kneeling Thai sacred angels.
Bronze gilded temple guardians in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Asian Table Lamp of a Sitting Temple Musicien Gilded Bronze Thailand 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
noble object dates from the beginning of the 20th century.
Thai temple guardian sits on an ornate
Category
Vintage 1920s Thai Other Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Foil
$4,032
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A near pair of antique Southeast Asian Burmese jeweled parcel gilt wooden temple guardian figure
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
$950 / set
H 7 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Royal and Unique Center Table/Salon Table Empire Style, Brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Spectacular Temple Guardian Empire style table
Root on solid beechwood. A classicist table with
Category
20th Century French Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
$12,098 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.65 in Dm 36.62 in
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
centuries AD. They are the lion-dog temple guardians of both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples and have
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
$50,000 / set
H 77.96 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 in
Brass Guardian Temple Lion Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well cast brass temple lion with fierce open mouth, armored headdress, bold protective stance
Category
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Monumental Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs With Green Orbs and Floral A
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
cream with contrasting green, pink, and ivory accents.
• Striking examples of temple guardian lions
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
$1,595
H 16 in W 7 in D 15 in
Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Thai kneeling Sacred Angel Teppanom 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angel.
Bronze gilded temple guardian in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Print Tofuku-Ji, Kyoto ‘A’, 1961
By Kiyoshi Saitō
Located in Studio City, CA
the 20th century. This print is of a temple guardian of Tofuku-Ji which is one of the Kyoto Gozan or
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
$1,695
H 18 in W 23.5 in D 0.1 in
Antique Italian Religious Banner Mary Our Lady Sorrows Oleograph Wall Tapestry
Located in Forney, TX
areas of the world, from a Catholic altar, church architectural salvage, temple guardian sculpture
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Tapestries
Materials
Metal
$1,250
H 20 in W 18 in D 1 in
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,895 / set
H 13 in W 10 in D 7 in
17th Century Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Santo
Located in Forney, TX
furniture, retablo paintings, Buddhist sculpture, Asian pagodas, to Indian temple guardians.
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Gesso, Hardwood
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
subtle mineral deposits, exudes an aura of timelessness and reverence. As guardians of temples and
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japan Antique "Peach” Temple Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
guardians at temple gates or tombs to ward off evil spirits and protect sanctity. This particular piece
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
$1,950 Sale Price
50% Off
H 4.73 in Dm 8.27 in
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, extremely scarce architectural ornament from a Buddhist temple in Tibet. The solid
Category
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
$9,995
H 16.5 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
guardian of religious temples, and are seen as protectors of the house and land of the owner.
Very fine
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Thai Siam Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Imperial Lion Foo Dog Temple Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Thai or Khmer bronze verdigris and golden parcel-gilt Imperial guardian temple Singha
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$795
H 11 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Pair of 19th Century Indian Hand-Carved Grey Stone Soldier Temple Sculptures
Located in Yonkers, NY
adornments for a temple, perhaps as guardians. This 19th century set of Indian stone soldier guardian temple
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$8,999 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 24 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏
Located in Amsterdam, NL
beams in a temple so they could serve as guardians of the temple. The last photo is an example of how
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$3,795 / set
H 12.6 in W 8.08 in D 19.3 in
Pair Thai Gilt Bronze Kneeling Sacred Angels, 'White Lotus' Fans Take Notice!
Located in Stamford, CT
became Buddha's protector, then guardians of religious temples, and are seen as protectors of the house
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
$1,280
H 9.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Antique Altar Table Lamp Symbolic Of Wish Granting And Good Fortune
Located in South Burlington, VT
lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
Japanese Large Old Hand Crafted Bronze Electrified Mountain House Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
$1,695
H 18 in W 15 in D 15 in
Japanese Large Bronze Bamboo Electrified Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
A Large Patinated and Parcel-Gilt-Bronze Thai Thepphanom Kneeling Angel Buddha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
protector, then guardian of religious temples and artifacts such as scrolls. The definition of Thepanom was
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$6,450
H 43.75 in W 18.25 in D 16 in
A Brass Sculpture of Lioness with Lion Cubs
Located in Chicago, IL
and majesty. Lion statues are commonly found at the entrances of temples as guardians. In this case
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp With Writhing Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Japan Large Older Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern Beautiful Details, 33 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
$3,200
H 33 in W 28 in D 28 in
Japan Huge Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details, 38 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japanese Tall Antique Stone Sun And Moon Lantern Beautiful Details 42 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
$3,950
H 42 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Japan Massive Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details, 48 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone, Granite
$18,500
H 52 in W 48 in D 48 in
Tibetan late 19th Century Carved Wood Lion Head Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique and rare Tibetan carved wood lion head sculpture of a temple dog. This fierce yet
Category
Antique 1880s Tibetan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Japan Rare Tall Tulip Stone Lantern- one of a kind Beauty
Located in South Burlington, VT
conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japan Tall Antique Kasuga Stone Lantern, 60 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone
Japan Tall Antique Kasuga Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone
Japan Antique Stone Tea Garden Lantern, Stunning Design
Located in South Burlington, VT
.
Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments
Materials
Granite
Japan Large Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
.
Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 33 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Japanese Tall Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lanterns, 36 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 36 in W 11 in D 11 in
Pair 1960s Bronze Brass Gilt Thai Teppanom Buddha Table Lamps Mont style Belgium
By James Mont
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Pair of incredibly stylish Thai gilt and patinated bronze ‘Teppanom’ lamps (who are temple
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$2,407 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 16.54 in
Asian Thai Angel Figures of Musicians Wood Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
enlightenment and became Buddha's protector, then guardian of religious temples, and are seen as protectors of
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Large Old Bronze Lantern with Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Tall Antique Classic Kasuga Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone
Large Pair of Graduated Turquoise Porcelain Foo Dogs. Chinese Circa 1880
Located in Ixelles, BE
Chinese ceramic art. Foo dogs, also known as guardian lions or temple lions, are iconic mythical creatures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$8,255 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in
Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern 84 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments
Materials
Granite
Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
.
Originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas, they were conduits to light
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$1,000 Sale Price / set
64% Off
H 12 in W 7 in D 5 in
LAUWERS 17th Etching Engraving Jupiter & Mercury & Zeus Hermes JORDAENS - Framed
By Jacob Jordaens
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
guardians of his temple and, when the time comes, to die together.
Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678), Flemish
Category
Antique 17th Century Belgian Louis XIV Prints
Materials
Paper
$1,423
H 27.37 in W 29.93 in D 1.58 in
Late 19th century Carve Stone Cambodian Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
numerous sizes representing Nagas and used as guardians of temples. This figure was a favorite motif of
Category
Antique 1890s Cambodian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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