Temple Guardian

Stone Well

Roof Finial

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Sold|~~$11,500~~

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Katonah, NY

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Tibetan late 19th Century Carved Wood Lion Head Sculpture

Sold|~~$5,450~~

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

Large Pair of Cloisonne and Bronze Feng Shui Pixiu Dragon, Foo Dogs on Bases

Sold|~~$25,000 / set~~

Large Pair of Cloisonne and Bronze Feng Shui Pixiu Dragon, Foo Dogs on Bases

Located in Stamford, CT

front of temples and considered to be guardians by Chinese tradition. From the pictures and video it can

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Asian Gilt Bronze Pair of Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angels

Sold|~~$520 / set~~

Asian Gilt Bronze Pair of Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angels

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

protector, then guardian of religious temples, and are seen as protectors of the house and land of the owner

Category

Vintage 1950s Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Antique Orb Lantern, rare find

Sold|~~$250~~

Japan Antique Orb Lantern, rare find

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 Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Appealing Vintage "Broad Roof" Stone Lantern, Hand-Carved Solid Granite

Sold|~~$2,850~~

Appealing Vintage "Broad Roof" Stone Lantern, Hand-Carved Solid Granite

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

Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japan Set Four Antique Orb Lanterns, rare find

Sold|~~$1,200 / set~~

Japan Set Four Antique Orb Lanterns, rare find

Located in South Burlington, VT

. They were originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japan Fine Antique Cast Bronze "Birds Birds" Lantern Extraordinary Details

Sold|~~$1,850~~

Japan Fine Antique Cast Bronze "Birds Birds" Lantern Extraordinary Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details Best in Class

Sold|~~$2,850~~

Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details Best in Class

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 Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Cast "Bird & Bamboo" Lantern with Fine Details

Sold|~~$595~~

Japan Fine Antique Cast "Bird & Bamboo" 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

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Lantern

Sold|~~$2,850~~

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Lantern

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

Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details Best in Class

Sold|~~$1,299~~

Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details Best in Class

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 Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japan Stone Tea Garden Lantern, Small Portable Size

Sold|~~$495~~

Japan Stone Tea Garden Lantern, Small Portable Size

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 Indonesian Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japan Fine Antique Cast Bronze "Pagoda Roof" Lantern Dragons & Pendant Lights

Sold|~~$1,150~~

Japan Fine Antique Cast Bronze "Pagoda Roof" Lantern Dragons & Pendant Lights

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

Japan Large Antique Cast Bronze "Tea House" Lantern, Exquisite Details, 1880

Sold|~~$1,195~~

Japan Large Antique Cast Bronze "Tea House" Lantern, Exquisite Details, 1880

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

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders

Sold|~~$1,995~~

Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders

Located in South Burlington, VT

century. Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Rare Pair of Natural Stone Spirit Lanterns Hand-Carved from Natural Boulders

Sold|~~$3,650~~

Rare Pair of Natural Stone Spirit Lanterns Hand-Carved from Natural Boulders

Located in South Burlington, VT

. Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japan Stone Tea Garden Lantern, Small Portable Size

Sold|~~$395~~

Japan Stone Tea Garden Lantern, Small Portable Size

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

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique "Arts & Crafts" Stone Pathway Lantern Fine Quality

Sold|~~$4,950~~

Japanese Antique "Arts & Crafts" Stone Pathway Lantern Fine Quality

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 Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Pathway Garden Lighting Lantern, 38"

Sold|~~$3,950~~

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Pathway Garden Lighting Lantern, 38"

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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Tall Antique Arts & Crafts Stone Pathway Lantern, 30”

Sold|~~$3,950~~

Japanese Tall Antique Arts & Crafts Stone Pathway Lantern, 30”

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 Lanterns

Materials

Stone

Japan Old Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details, 26 Inches

Sold|~~$3,200~~

Japan Old Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details, 26 Inches

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

Stone

Japan Old Stone Classic Round Top Yukimi Lantern, 25 Inches

Sold|~~$2,200~~

Japan Old Stone Classic Round Top Yukimi Lantern, 25 Inches

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

Stone

Japan Huge Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details, 38 Inches

Sold|~~$12,000~~

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

Japan Huge Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details, 40 Inches

Sold|~~$18,500~~

Japan Huge Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details, 40 Inches

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

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japan Large Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details

Sold|~~$3,950~~

Japan Large Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details

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

Japan Large Old Bronze Lantern with Beautiful Details

Sold|~~$2,950~~

Japan Large Old Bronze Lantern with Beautiful 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 Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Tall Antique "Arts & Crafts" Stone Pathway Lantern

Sold|~~$4,800~~

Japanese Tall Antique "Arts & Crafts" Stone Pathway Lantern

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

Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Lantern 48”

Sold|~~$4,875~~

Japanese Antique Stone Lantern 48”

Located in South Burlington, VT

. Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japanese Tall Antique "Arts & Crafts" Stone Pathway Lantern Fine Quality, 35"

Sold|~~$3,290~~

Japanese Tall Antique "Arts & Crafts" Stone Pathway Lantern Fine Quality, 35"

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japan Large Old Bronze Lantern with Beautiful Details

Sold|~~$2,400~~

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

Japanese Matching Pair Antique Yukimi Lanterns, Signed

Sold|~~$1,800 / set~~

Japanese Matching Pair Antique Yukimi Lanterns, Signed

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

Iron

Japan Fine Vintage Hand Cast Lantern with Exquisite Details

Sold|~~$2,100~~

Japan Fine Vintage Hand Cast Lantern with Exquisite 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

Iron

Japan Huge Antique Yukimi Lantern, Signed

Sold|~~$2,950~~

Japan Huge Antique Yukimi Lantern, Signed

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 Meiji Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tallest Antique Stone Sun And Moon Lantern Beautiful Details 43 Inches

Sold|~~$3,950~~

Japanese Tallest Antique Stone Sun And Moon Lantern Beautiful Details 43 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

Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Lantern

Sold|~~$2,800~~

Japanese Antique 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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Pathway Stone Lantern, 19th Century

Sold|~~$3,500~~

Japanese Antique Pathway Stone Lantern, 19th Century

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

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Granite

Japanese Tall Round Top Stone Lantern- one of a kind

Sold|~~$4,800~~

Japanese Tall Round Top Stone Lantern- one of a kind

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

Granite

Japanese Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lanterns, 32 Inches

Sold|~~$4,500 / set~~

Japanese Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lanterns, 32 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

Japanese Antique Stone Lantern

Sold|~~$2,895~~

Japanese Antique Stone Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

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 Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details

Sold|~~$2,850~~

Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite 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 Three Antique Stone 'Pathway Lanterns, 19th Century

Sold|~~$11,950 / set~~

Japan Three Antique Stone 'Pathway Lanterns, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern, 19th Century

Sold|~~$7,850~~

Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

. Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japan Antique Kasuga "Twelve Signs Zodiac" Granite Stone Lantern, 19th Century

Sold|~~$15,000~~

Japan Antique Kasuga "Twelve Signs Zodiac" Granite Stone Lantern, 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 Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japanese Tall Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lanterns, 34 Inches

Sold|~~$4,800 / set~~

Japanese Tall Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lanterns, 34 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 Antique Kasuga Stone Lantern

Sold|~~$6,800~~

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

Japanese Tall Black Antique Pathway Stone Lantern, 100 Years Old, 31"

Sold|~~$2,295~~

Japanese Tall Black Antique Pathway Stone Lantern, 100 Years Old, 31"

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 Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Stone "Pathway Lantern", 100 Years Old

Sold|~~$1,995~~

Japanese Antique Stone "Pathway Lantern", 100 Years Old

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 Meiji Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone

Japan Antique Kasuga "Zodiac" Granite Stone Lantern, 19th Century

Sold|~~$8,500~~

Japan Antique Kasuga "Zodiac" Granite Stone Lantern, 19th Century

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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japan Antique Granite Stone Lantern, Edo Period 19th Century

Sold|~~$16,500~~

Japan Antique Granite Stone Lantern, Edo Period 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

the 6th century AD. They were used initially in temples and later shrines as votive lights. About the

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Granite

Japan Tall Antique Classic Kasuga Stone Lantern

Sold|~~$6,800~~

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

Japan Tall Antique Kasuga Stone Lantern

Sold|~~$4,800~~

Japan Tall Antique Kasuga Stone Lantern

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 Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Japan Tall Antique Kasuga Stone Lantern

Sold|~~$4,800~~

Japan Tall Antique Kasuga Stone Lantern

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 Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches

Sold|~~$38,500~~

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches

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

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern, 19th Century

Sold|~~$4,950~~

Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern, 19th Century

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

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Japan Antique Kasuga "Zodiac" Granite Stone Lantern, 19th Century

Sold|~~$8,500~~

Japan Antique Kasuga "Zodiac" Granite Stone Lantern, 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 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japanese Pair (2) of Antique Stone 'Pathway Lanterns', 19th Century

Sold|~~$2,988 / set~~

Japanese Pair (2) of Antique Stone 'Pathway Lanterns', 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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Temple Guardian For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic temple guardian available at 1stDibs. A temple guardian — often made from wood, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect temple guardian — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A temple guardian is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Temple Guardian?

A temple guardian can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $399 and the highest can go for as much as $17,784.