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

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

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

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...

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...

An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with extending arms and turned baluster legs. Enhance your living space with the charm and e...

The Buddha statue was made from a copper alloy in a standing position with hands in double Abhaya mudra. This mudra symbolizes the act of dispelling fear in the face of adversity. In...

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...

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...

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...

A wonderful piece. This beautifully sculpted and adorned bronze and gilt, Buddha is from the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom period (1782-1932) and has a nice patina and coloring acquired ...

A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion that has been a big part of Thai history guarding the entrances to the many Buddhist ...

This is a vintage decorative figure. An Oriental, gilt bronze statue Thai deity, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Of bright, warm appearance and quality finish Dis...

A delightful carved sandstone sculpture of an unidentified male deity, Khmer, Angkor Period, style of the Baphuon, 11th century. The smiling, youthful male figure is portrayed sta...

1940s, Gorgeous oriental decorative statue in bronze. Thai Deity. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 4, 33" W x 1, 96 D x 7, 87 H inches. L 11 cm x P 5 cm x cm 14 H.

A wonderful gem of a piece. This beautifully sculpted and adorned bronze and gilt seated meditation Buddha is from the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom period (1782-1932) and has a nice pat...

Large vintage heavy bronze statue of Prince Pra Apai Manee playing a traditional Asian string instrument called "Zueng". This bronze has a dark green patina, the ceremonial costume ...

A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...