Temple Guards

guards. Bali: Heaven on earth, island of gods and demons takes its name from the many Hindu temples

advertisement of the pair of stunning sculptured Balinese temple guards and the Chinese cloisonné vases / table

. Its original function was to guard temples and tombs. The Egyptian sphinx, with characteristic head

of the temples to guard their mysteries, by warning those who penetrated within that they should

Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards not very old. To protect your garden.

Beautifully Carved,Painted and Gilded Temple Ornament

Brass and lucite coffee table with glass tops. It consists out of 4 brass chinese temple gard lion

A pair of hand carved rosewood foo dogs or temple guards. The eyes, and teeth are painted.

caryatid pilasters columns depicting temple guards (?) with hoods, raised and gilded in older restoration

the 17th century. This kind of antiquity served as a spiritual guard to temples, and were typically

A beautiful carved Thai Ongkot (Monkey warrior), statue. These statues can be found guarding

-like Fu dog. Both real and figurative, shizi were used to guard temples from harmful spirits. Well worn

found in India guarding the Buddhist temples, monasteries and palaces. The Chinese sculptors modelled

and guard the temple and to ward off evil spirits. We believe this pair dates back to the Edo

guarding temples & homes for ages. Looks great on a chain or your favorite charm bracelet. Handmade in

prosperity, success, and guardianship, placed at the entrances of palaces temples and homes to guard and

guarding temples & homes for ages. Looks great on a chain or your favorite charm bracelet. Complimentary

single diamond. Lions have been used as the symbol for guarding temples & homes for ages. Looks great on

original statue was most likely destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, when Red Guards raided temples

creature who guards the temple. There is an ordinary domestic dog to represent that character from the

entrances of palaces, temples, and homes to guard and protect. Foo dogs are almost always shown in pairs

indoors. But I mean very early because around the 9th century they began appearing outside guarding

. DOB; and karajishi, the mythic lions that guard Japanese Buddhist temples, that visitors entered

Ca. 1940 Chinese temple guard carving with original painted finish. Stands 6′ high. 72″H x 21″W x

Perfectly weathered large wood sculpture of a temple Guard. Part of one of the finest Chinese

Temple guards, Thailand, circa end of 19 century. Bronze, Partly darkly patinated. Partly

Pair of mid to late 19th Century Indian carved temple guards.

A ferocious carved wooden dog, probably intended as a temple guard.

financial and commercial enterprises. Once, large models of animals stood guard in the temples entrances

were often placed at the entrances of palaces, temples, and homes to guard and protect. Foo dogs are

orient (2) Foo Dogs are the ancient sacred dogs of Asia who guard Buddhist temples. The Foo Dog

Dogs are the ancient sacred dogs of Asia who guard Buddhist temples. The Foo Dog (lion) statues also

Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal deta...

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

Vintage, four part frame and panel folding screen in carved & pierced teak. The screen is carved on both sides. India, British Raj, 1900-25. Dimensions: 80" W x 1" D x 73" H (ov...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

An old and exceptional completely lacquered akoda-nari suji’bachi kabuto (helmet with raised ridges) with a bronze maedate (decorative front piece) shaped like a spade, and mounted b...

French Art Deco king sized headboard with applied square gold leaf sheets and geometric shape pediment top with red lacquer trim (includes: headboard only) (Attributed to Katsu Haman...

Hello, This elegant and rare slightly oval Biedermeier walnut side table was made circa 1825 in Vienna. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proport...

Elegant and stately 1960s ivory goatskin lacquer and brass bar cart imported from Italy and designed by Alto Tura, the master of parchment. Iconic and timeless, Aldo Tura bar serving...

Artist: Jean Lurçat Era: 20th century Style: 1950s-1960s design Condition: Perfect condition Material: Tapestry Width: 253 cm Height: 155 cm Depth: 0.5 cm In keeping with tradition,...

Foo Dogs, or Guardian Lions, are a Chinese symbol of protection, often placed at entrances to ward off evil spirits and attract luck and wealth. This antique wooden pair, with gilt d...

A wonderful Thai Rattanakosin Period lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the Buddha in royal attire, mid 19th century, Thailand. The lovely figure depicts the Buddha in bhumi...

This is an antique butter dish. An English, ceramic country kitchen cheese keeper, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Pleasingly decorative dish, with charming foliate p...

This stunning 19th-century Chinese Export sewing box showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate decorative artistry. The rectangular box features a black lacquered surface ado...

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Vintage Gilt Bronze Asian Sculpture of a Thai Deity Prince Playing Music 1950's. Gilt cast bronze sculpture of a religious Thai deity sitting with one knee raised as he plays a musi...

Exceptional early Biedermeier corner cabinet with three open shelves and one drawer. Mahogany veneer with ebonized columns and brass capitals and bases. The cabinet was made in south...