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Japan Tall Antique Classic Edo Period Kasuga Stone Lantern
Japan Tall Antique Classic Edo Period Kasuga Stone Lantern

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

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

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

Asian Thai Angel Figures of Musicians Wood Sculptures
Asian Thai Angel Figures of Musicians Wood Sculptures

Asian Thai Angel Figures of Musicians Wood Sculptures

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

enlightenment and became Buddha's protector, then guardian of religious temples, and are seen as protectors of

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Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

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

Japanese Tallest Antique Stone Sun And Moon Lantern Beautiful Details 42 Inches
Japanese Tallest Antique Stone Sun And Moon Lantern Beautiful Details 42 Inches

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 Large Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Japan Large Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine Details

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
Japan Rare Tall Tulip Stone Lantern- one of a kind Beauty

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
Japan Tall Antique Kasuga Stone Lantern, 60 Inches

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

Japanese  Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 33 Inches
Japanese  Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 33 Inches

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

Japan Antique Stone Tea Garden Lantern, Stunning Design
Japan Antique Stone Tea Garden Lantern, Stunning Design

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

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Japanese Tall Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lanterns, 36 Inches
Japanese Tall Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lanterns, 36 Inches

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

Japan Tall  Old Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern
Japan Tall  Old Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern

Japan Tall Old Kasuga "Deer" Granite 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 Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns
Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

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

Late 19th century Carve Stone Cambodian Buddha
Late 19th century Carve Stone Cambodian Buddha

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

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Antique 1890s Cambodian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Javanese Temple Guardian
Antique Javanese Temple Guardian

Antique Javanese Temple Guardian

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good early 20th century hand carved Javanese temple guardian with polychrome painted tin ears and

Category

Vintage 1930s Indonesian Tribal Art

Materials

Tin

Antique Thai Wooden Temple Guardian Sculpture
Antique Thai Wooden Temple Guardian Sculpture

Antique Thai Wooden Temple Guardian Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Antique Thai Wooden Temple Guardian Sculpture

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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures

Shi Shi Guardian Lion Carvings
Shi Shi Guardian Lion Carvings

Shi Shi Guardian Lion Carvings

Located in New York, NY

19th century Hand carved keyaki wood temple guardians

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Indian Sandstone Temple Carving of a Guardian Warrior
Indian Sandstone Temple Carving of a Guardian Warrior

Indian Sandstone Temple Carving of a Guardian Warrior

Located in Woodbury, CT

carved in deep relief from a flat backed block of sandstone. He holds a sword against his body. Dressed in Turkish warrior costume. Rust staining.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Baku Temple Carving from Japan
Baku Temple Carving from Japan

Baku Temple Carving from Japan

Located in New York, NY

Keyaki wood carvings from a temple of guardian Baku (nightmare eaters).

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Khmer Pair of Sandstone Guardian Lion Sculptures, Bayon Style, Angkor Period
Khmer Pair of Sandstone Guardian Lion Sculptures, Bayon Style, Angkor Period

Khmer Pair of Sandstone Guardian Lion Sculptures, Bayon Style, Angkor Period

Located in New York, NY

Khmer pair of Sandstone Guardian lion sculptures, Bayon style, Angkor period. Both fierce lions

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

19th Century Bronze Chinese Baluster Lamp with Temple Lions
19th Century Bronze Chinese Baluster Lamp with Temple Lions

19th Century Bronze Chinese Baluster Lamp with Temple Lions

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A magnificently chased and decorated baluster face with guardian temple lions (i.e. shi, or foo

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

pillars are carved temple lions (fo-dogs), which typically sit outside a temple as guardians. This

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

1940s Temple Guardian Mask, Nepal
1940s Temple Guardian Mask, Nepal

1940s Temple Guardian Mask, Nepal

Located in Wilton, CT

An excellent cast brass, hand-worked temple guardian mask from Nepal. The proportions, detail and

Category

Vintage 1930s Nepalese Tribal Metalwork

1600th Century Temple Guardian from Burma
1600th Century Temple Guardian from Burma

1600th Century Temple Guardian from Burma

Located in Kastrup, DK

Temple Guardian from Burma. Carved in sandstone from Pagoda in Burma. 1600th-1700th Century

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Antique 16th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century
Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century

Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Wonderful Pair of Male and Female Burmese Temple Guardian Lions. Carved hardwood (most likely

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Glass, Mirror

Temple Guardian Head Composed of 17th Century Ming Porcelain Shards, Thailand
Temple Guardian Head Composed of 17th Century Ming Porcelain Shards, Thailand

Temple Guardian Head Composed of 17th Century Ming Porcelain Shards, Thailand

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A wonderful and highly decorative Thai temple guardian head composed of Chinese blue and white Ming

Category

Antique 17th Century Thai Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Stucco, Terracotta

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs
Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of large bronze Thai temple guardian foo lion dogs These are a very impressive pair of

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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Medieval Animal Sculptures

PAIR JAPANESE LACQUERED SHISHI LION TEMPLE GUARDIANS
PAIR JAPANESE LACQUERED SHISHI LION TEMPLE GUARDIANS

PAIR JAPANESE LACQUERED SHISHI LION TEMPLE GUARDIANS

Located in Stamford, CT

gilt surface and glass eyes. These stood at the entrances to a Buddhist temple or a private palace as

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Stools

A  Magestic Pair of Chinese Qilns (Temple Guardians)
A  Magestic Pair of Chinese Qilns (Temple Guardians)

A Magestic Pair of Chinese Qilns (Temple Guardians)

Located in Bellport, NY

of the Eight Immortals.They were used as door Guardians and also doubled as standard bearers as shown

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Temple Singha Head
Temple Singha Head

Temple Singha Head

Located in Chicago, IL

sandstone, circa 18th century. The Singha is a winged lion-like creature seen as a temple guardian in

Category

Antique 18th Century Thai Statues

Materials

Sandstone

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair
Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair

Located in South Burlington, VT

carved stone Komainu Lion-dog temple guardians. Fine condition with original patina just the way we like

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair, 1890
Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair, 1890

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair, 1890

Located in South Burlington, VT

stone Komainu Lion-dog temple guardians. Fine condition with original patina just the way we like to

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Egyptian Revival Bronze Bastet Cats.
Pair of Egyptian Revival Bronze Bastet Cats.

Pair of Egyptian Revival Bronze Bastet Cats.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

after an ancient Egyptian temple guardians each seated feline is finally detailed with an incised

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure
Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure

Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure

Located in Forney, TX

A primitive antique Southeast Asian Buddhist carved qilin foo dog temple guardian figure. Hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair
19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair

19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair

Located in Forney, TX

figure attendants, foo dog temple guardians, religious statues, or impressive architectural elements, be

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Late Edo Nio Screen
Late Edo Nio Screen

Late Edo Nio Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This powerful and extremely rare screen depicts the Nio, Buddhist temple guardians. The screen is split

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

Located in Dayton, OH

previous owner from an important New York estate in the early 1980’s. Known as Chinese guardian lions

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

Located in London, GB

Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Carved Cross Splat Prie-Dieu
19th Century French Carved Cross Splat Prie-Dieu

19th Century French Carved Cross Splat Prie-Dieu

Located in Forney, TX

figures, Asian Foo Dog temple guardians, polychrome paintings, and everything in between.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Metal

Japan Antique "Chrysanthemum” Temple Flower Lantern
Japan Antique "Chrysanthemum” Temple Flower Lantern

Japan Antique "Chrysanthemum” Temple Flower Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs
Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs

Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

guardian temple lions this size statuary is stately with finely detailed handcrafted carvings. Notice the

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Japan Early Antique "Okigata" Temple Shrine Lantern, 19th Century
Japan Early Antique "Okigata" Temple Shrine Lantern, 19th Century

Japan Early Antique "Okigata" Temple Shrine Lantern, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japan Important Ancient Stone Temple Lantern Rokujizo ‘Six Jizo’, 1600 AD
Japan Important Ancient Stone Temple Lantern Rokujizo ‘Six Jizo’, 1600 AD

Japan Important Ancient Stone Temple Lantern Rokujizo ‘Six Jizo’, 1600 AD

Located in South Burlington, VT

conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Japan Important Ancient Stone Temple Lantern Rokujizo ‘Six Jizo’, 1600 AD
Japan Important Ancient Stone Temple Lantern Rokujizo ‘Six Jizo’, 1600 AD

Japan Important Ancient Stone Temple Lantern Rokujizo ‘Six Jizo’, 1600 AD

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 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Japan Early Antique "Okigata" Temple Shrine Lantern, Best in Class, 19th Century
Japan Early Antique "Okigata" Temple Shrine Lantern, Best in Class, 19th Century

Japan Early Antique "Okigata" Temple Shrine Lantern, Best in Class, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

A Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Lions Dogs
A Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Lions Dogs

A Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Lions Dogs

Located in Katonah, NY

turquoise base. In Chinese tradition foo dogs (lion dogs) were the guardians of the temple or home.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair
Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair

Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Export green and yellow glazed foo dogs / temple lion guardian figures, decorated

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Thai Teak Blue Hand Painted Chofa
Antique Thai Teak Blue Hand Painted Chofa

Antique Thai Teak Blue Hand Painted Chofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Buddhist and Hindu guardian of the temple. Newly painted in blue color (in the last 10-15 years ago

Category

Antique Early 1900s Thai Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs

A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Katonah, NY

stands decorated with diapered diamonds. In Chinese tradition foo dogs were the guardians of the temple

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Rococo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands
Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands

Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions on Wood Stands

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

fine quality enameling throughout. These were used in front of temples and considered to be

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

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