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Japanese Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lanterns, 28 Inches
Japanese Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lanterns, 28 Inches

Japanese Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lanterns, 28 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 Unusual Old Minka Post Stone Lantern, One of a Kind
Japan Unusual Old Minka Post Stone Lantern, One of a Kind

Japan Unusual Old Minka Post Stone Lantern, One of a Kind

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

Sandstone

Japanese Old Carved Granite Stone "Heron" Lantern Perfect Size for Your Garden
Japanese Old Carved Granite Stone "Heron" Lantern Perfect Size for Your Garden

Japanese Old Carved Granite Stone "Heron" Lantern Perfect Size for Your Garden

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

Granite

Japan Antique Okigata Moon And Sun Lantern
Japan Antique Okigata Moon And Sun Lantern

Japan Antique Okigata Moon And Sun 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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Exquisite Chinese Delft Tea Pot 19th Century with Temple Guardian Lions Motif
Exquisite Chinese Delft Tea Pot 19th Century with Temple Guardian Lions Motif

Exquisite Chinese Delft Tea Pot 19th Century with Temple Guardian Lions Motif

Located in New York, NY

decorated with stylized wave and cloud motifs, and traditional Chinese temple guardian lions. It features

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Delft and Faience

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Semi Precious Stone Decorated Ferocious Bronze Temple Guardian Foo Lions
Antique Semi Precious Stone Decorated Ferocious Bronze Temple Guardian Foo Lions

Antique Semi Precious Stone Decorated Ferocious Bronze Temple Guardian Foo Lions

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of antique bronze Thai foo lions. They are a right and left pair. Heads are turned in opposing direction. Bodies are embellished with semi precious or mineral stones. Large fero...

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Tibetan Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians
Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians

Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a pair of vintage or antique Chinese Food Dog figures. Features two dogs with their mouths open in slightly different manners. In good condition with some slight crazing a...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Oriental Green Soapstone Foo Dog
Oriental Green Soapstone Foo Dog

Oriental Green Soapstone Foo Dog

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

soapstone. Soapstone Jade color temple guardian Asian Chinese foo dog lion. Great fresh jade lime color

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Chinese Pewter Foo Dog Lions
Pair of Chinese Pewter Foo Dog Lions

Pair of Chinese Pewter Foo Dog Lions

Located in Rio Vista, CA

made to support a thick glass top for a coffee table. These temple guardians have a fierce look with

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pewter

Decorative Pair Of Thai Buddhistic Bronze Foo Dogs
Decorative Pair Of Thai Buddhistic Bronze Foo Dogs

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

Category

20th Century Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture 19th century
Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture 19th century

Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture 19th century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

polychromy depicting a temple guardian lion with an open mouth, long mane and a defensive posture on its four

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Japanese Year of Dog Guardians Komainu Hand carved Stone Fine Details
Antique Japanese Year of Dog Guardians Komainu Hand carved Stone Fine Details

Antique Japanese Year of Dog Guardians Komainu Hand carved Stone Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

temple guardians. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 13 inches high. Hand carved sand stone

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Forney, TX

A fabulous mirrored pair of Kutani foo dog shishi / Buddhist temple guardian lions, hand-crafted in

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850
Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850

Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850

Located in South Burlington, VT

swirling fur and wide, toothy jaws and this fu dog is a powerful Shinto temple guardian. Wide eyes are high

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs
Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs

Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs

Located in Studio City, CA

workmanship and detail are clearly masterly. The carvings are most likely from a Japanese temple interior

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

17th Century Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Santo
17th Century Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Santo

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

Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm
Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm

Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful and very large foo dog, better known as a temple lion or guardian dog, vintage statue

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture

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

Japan Antique "Kasuga" Temple Shrine Granite Stone Lantern, 19th Century
Japan Antique "Kasuga" Temple Shrine Granite Stone Lantern, 19th Century

Japan Antique "Kasuga" Temple Shrine Granite Stone Lantern, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japanese  Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 30 Inches
Japanese  Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 30 Inches

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

19th Century Chinese Sculpture Lion in Carved Jade
19th Century Chinese Sculpture Lion in Carved Jade

19th Century Chinese Sculpture Lion in Carved Jade

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

symbolic culture they are guardians of the temple.

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

white glazed finish. Guardian temple dogs are symbols of prosperity and wealth in China represented in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Asian Gilt Bronze Pair of Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Asian Gilt Bronze Pair of Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angels

Asian Gilt Bronze Pair of Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angels

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

Vintage 1950s Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Chinese Mid-Century White Glazed Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Chinese Mid-Century White Glazed Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Chinese Mid-Century White Glazed Foo Dogs

Located in Austin, TX

. Guardians of palaces, temples, and homes, these noble animals are portrayed seated firmly on their haunches

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Massive Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions
Massive Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions

Massive Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions

Located in Pomona, CA

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Metal

Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders
Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders

Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders

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

Japan Big Elegant Antique Cast Bronze  Lantern
Japan Big Elegant Antique Cast Bronze  Lantern

Japan Big Elegant Antique Cast Bronze 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

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japan Fine Huge 22" Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details
Japan Fine Huge 22" Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details

Japan Fine Huge 22" Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite 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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details
Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details

Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite 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

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large Bronze Bamboo Electrified Lantern with Fine Details
Japanese Large Bronze Bamboo Electrified Lantern with Fine Details

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

Japan Unique Antique Bronze Art Nouveau "Organic Gourd" Lantern
Japan Unique Antique Bronze Art Nouveau "Organic Gourd" Lantern

Japan Unique Antique Bronze Art Nouveau "Organic Gourd" 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 Art Nouveau Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japan Antique Cast Bronze "Flower & Hearts Lantern"  Exquisite Details
Japan Antique Cast Bronze "Flower & Hearts Lantern"  Exquisite Details

Japan Antique Cast Bronze "Flower & Hearts Lantern" Exquisite Details

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 Old Cast Bronze "Birds in Flight Lantern" Exquisite Details
Japan Old Cast Bronze "Birds in Flight Lantern" Exquisite Details

Japan Old Cast Bronze "Birds in Flight Lantern" 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 Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

Bronze

Japan Antique Champleve Maple Leaf Bronze Orb Lantern, Brilliant Colors
Japan Antique Champleve Maple Leaf Bronze Orb Lantern, Brilliant Colors

Japan Antique Champleve Maple Leaf Bronze Orb Lantern, Brilliant Colors

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

Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Fern work Garden Lighting  Lantern
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Fern work Garden Lighting  Lantern

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Fern work Garden Lighting Lantern

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 Pagoda Lantern, Small Portable Size
Japan Stone Pagoda Lantern, Small Portable Size

Japan Stone Pagoda Lantern, Small Portable Size

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japan Important Antique Tea Garden Lanterns Woodblock Guide Book, 100 Toro
Japan Important Antique Tea Garden Lanterns Woodblock Guide Book, 100 Toro

Japan Important Antique Tea Garden Lanterns Woodblock Guide Book, 100 Toro

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Chinese Export Matching Pair Old Flower Lily Lanterns
Chinese Export Matching Pair Old Flower Lily Lanterns

Chinese Export Matching Pair Old Flower Lily Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

temples and gardens since the 7th century. Originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japan Huge Antique Chrysanthemum Floral Bronze Orb Lantern, 19th Century
Japan Huge Antique Chrysanthemum Floral Bronze Orb Lantern, 19th Century

Japan Huge Antique Chrysanthemum Floral Bronze Orb Lantern, 19th Century

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 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Japan Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine 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

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japan Rare Matching Pair Old Nautical Diving Helmet Lanterns
Japan Rare Matching Pair Old Nautical Diving Helmet Lanterns

Japan Rare Matching Pair Old Nautical Diving Helmet Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas, they were conduits to light and offerings to Buddha. Some of

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japan Large Old Bronze Lantern with Beautiful Details
Japan Large Old Bronze Lantern with Beautiful Details

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

Japan Fine Vintage Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details
Japan Fine Vintage Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details

Japan Fine Vintage Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

Bronze

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

Japan Older 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

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