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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

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

Japanese Edo Warrior Print – Temple Guardian with Halberd, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Japanese Edo Warrior Print – Temple Guardian with Halberd, c.1850 Description: This
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

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

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

Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
embodies the strength, protection, and prosperity associated with traditional temple guardian lions. An
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Located in Moreno Valley, 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

Decorative Pair Of Thai Buddhistic Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of vintage Thai Singha temple guardian lion "Foo Dog" statue made of bronze. The statue is
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20th Century Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

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
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20th Century French Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

A Large Thai Or Burmese Carved Wooden Dancing Deity
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sculpture depicts a dancing figure or temple guardian and is indicative of the rich wood carving traditions
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Agra Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Thai kneeling Sacred Angel Teppanom 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Chinese Bronze Luduan Censer with Cover, 19th century
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Dog, Temple Guardian, or Buddhist lion, has its body sculpted with decorative scrolls or flames
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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

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

Early 20th 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

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
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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, 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

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

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

Whimsical Silver Inlaid Cat Salt & Pepper Shakers by Emilia Castillo, Mexico 96
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, from ancient guardians of temples to beloved muses of modern art. Both pieces are signed “Emilia
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1990s Mexican Organic Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Japanese Big Old Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern Fine Simple Details, 39 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 Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

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

Japan Tall Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Special Trellis Carvings
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 Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Granite

Japanese Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Path Lanterns, 34 Inches
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 Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japan Set Two Antique Orb Lanterns, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
were originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japan Vintage Solid Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Old Patina
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

Stone, Granite

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 Vintage Solid Granite Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern With Fine Old Patina
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

Stone, Granite

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
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Late 20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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, Granite

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

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

Japan Classic Antique 12 Signs Zodiac Stone Lantern, 96 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japan Tall Antique Classic Edo Period 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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 30 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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japan Solid Granite Sun And Moon Lantern Okigata , Hard To Find
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

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

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

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

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

Japanese Tallest 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

Japan Massive Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details, 48 Inches
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 Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, 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

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

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