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Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of intricately hand carved Teak temple guard dogs. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues
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20th Century Thai Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

$875 / set
H 13.5 in W 4 in D 8 in
Pair of Burmese Sandstone Temple Guards
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare pair of carved sandstone Burmese temple guards. Originates from paragode in Burma c. 15-17th
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Antique 16th Century Burmese Other Statues

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Burmese Sandstone Temple Guards
Pair of Burmese Sandstone Temple Guards

Pair of Burmese Sandstone Temple Guards

$16,494 / set
H 38.59 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage statue in gilt bronze metal of Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing statue sculpture
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

$395
H 11 in W 7 in D 4 in
Vintage Pair of Burmese Temple Guards Wood Statues Late 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
pigments. These Temple Guard Statues would be kept close to an Ancestral Altar in order to help lead their
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Burmese Temple Guards Wood Statues Late 19th Century
Vintage Pair of Burmese Temple Guards Wood Statues Late 19th Century

Vintage Pair of Burmese Temple Guards Wood Statues Late 19th Century

$4,550 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 31 in W 8 in D 8 in
Thai Temppanom Temple Guard Dancer
Located in bari, IT
Theppanom standing 1960s angel of the temple, statue.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Thai Temppanom Temple Guard Dancer
Thai Temppanom Temple Guard Dancer

Thai Temppanom Temple Guard Dancer

$865 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 11.42 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Carved Stone Temple Guard Statues, 1850
Located in Portland, OR
Dvarpala (temple door guard) statues, circa 1850. Each statue is hand carved as a male Hindu four armed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Carved Stone Temple Guard Statues, 1850
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Carved Stone Temple Guard Statues, 1850

Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Carved Stone Temple Guard Statues, 1850

$11,375 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 48.75 in W 17.5 in D 11 in
Pair of Sandstone Paragode Guards
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of carved sandstone temple guards. Originates from paragoda in Burma circa 15th century
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Sandstone Paragode Guards
Pair of Sandstone Paragode Guards

Pair of Sandstone Paragode Guards

$5,722 / set
H 18.51 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
Empire Commode with Caryatids, Walnut Veneer, Austria, Vienna circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
caryatid pilasters columns depicting temple guards (?) with hoods, raised and gilded in older restoration
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Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

Empire Commode with Caryatids, Walnut Veneer, Austria, Vienna circa 1815
Empire Commode with Caryatids, Walnut Veneer, Austria, Vienna circa 1815

Empire Commode with Caryatids, Walnut Veneer, Austria, Vienna circa 1815

$8,292
H 33.86 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Voyage en Siam (Thailand, temples, elephants, 1920s, ~32% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
traditional dancers, temple guards, and elephants. The artwork celebrates the cultural richness of 1920s
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Voyage en Siam (Thailand, temples, elephants, 1920s, ~32% OFF)

Philip Verhoeven
Voyage en Siam (Thailand, temples, elephants, 1920s, ~32% OFF), 2024

$744 Sale Price
32% Off
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.1 in
Framed Early 20th Century Oil - Guarding the Temple
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming oil depicts a British guard at the doorway to a golden temple near the coast. The
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20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Framed Early 20th Century Oil - Guarding the Temple
Framed Early 20th Century Oil - Guarding the Temple

Framed Early 20th Century Oil - Guarding the Temple, 20th Century

$340 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.57 in W 12.21 in
Tang Dynasty Imposing Terracota Lokapala Standing in Menacing Pose - TL Tested
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
safeguards for Buddha and his temples guarding them from evil spirits. Chinese emperors and upper class were
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tang Antiquities

Tang Dynasty Imposing Terracota Lokapala Standing in Menacing Pose - TL Tested
Tang Dynasty Imposing Terracota Lokapala Standing in Menacing Pose - TL Tested

Tang Dynasty Imposing Terracota Lokapala Standing in Menacing Pose - TL Tested

$93,750
H 35.5 in W 9.5 in D 10.5 in
19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Burmese sculpture of a Buddhist temple / paragoda guard carved from Alabaster. The guards
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian
19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian

19th Century Carved Alabaster Temple Guardian

$4,658
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
Large Indian Carved Painted Brown Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in London, GB
associated with power, protection, and ceremonial grandeur. Majestic elephant carvings often stand guard at
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Early 20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Indian Carved Painted Brown Wood Elephant Sculpture
Large Indian Carved Painted Brown Wood Elephant Sculpture

Large Indian Carved Painted Brown Wood Elephant Sculpture

$30,408
H 38.98 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in
Rare Heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
guarding temples & homes for ages. Looks great on a chain or your favorite charm bracelet. Handmade in
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm
Rare Heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm

Rare Heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm

$1,020
W 0.71 in L 0.43 in
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Figurine
Located in Chesterland, OH
, traditionally standing guard at temples, palaces, and the homes of the elite to ward off evil and attract
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Figurine
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Figurine

Antique Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Figurine

$1,200
W 1.38 in L 2.25 in
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
, success, and guardianship, placed at the entrances of palaces temples and homes to guard and protect. This
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs

$3,250 / set
H 16 in W 14 in D 8 in
Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Located in PARIS, FR
of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the temple). On the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Iron

Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period

Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period

$1,802
H 0.2 in W 3.15 in D 3.35 in
Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
, while its removable head rests atop a body adorned with matching colors. Traditionally created to guard
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish
Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish

Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish

$2,400
H 28.5 in W 12 in D 37.5 in
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
-like creatures were often placed at the entrances of palaces, temples, and homes to guard and protect
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs

$15,021 / set
H 43 in W 19.25 in D 23.75 in
Murakami Original hand signed Flower Drawing on limited edition skateboard deck
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
that guard Japanese Buddhist temples, that visitors entered through a replica of a sanmon (sacred gate
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Screen

Murakami Original hand signed Flower Drawing on limited edition skateboard deck
Murakami Original hand signed Flower Drawing on limited edition skateboard deck

Takashi Murakami
Murakami Original hand signed Flower Drawing on limited edition skateboard deck, 2017

$4,500
H 31 in W 8 in D 0.25 in

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Early Sculptured Wooden Balinese Temple Guards
Located in Werkendam, NL
guards. Bali: Heaven on earth, island of gods and demons takes its name from the many Hindu temples
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Antique Late 18th Century Balinese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early Sculptured Wooden Balinese Temple Guards
Early Sculptured Wooden Balinese Temple Guards

Early Sculptured Wooden Balinese Temple Guards

H 19.69 in W 13 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco
Located in Werkendam, NL
advertisement of the pair of stunning sculptured Balinese temple guards and the Chinese cloisonné vases / table
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco
19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco

19th Century Sculpture of Thai Foo Dog or Lion Guardian, Glass Jewel Deco

H 22.05 in W 4.73 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Empire Ormolu, Patinated Bronze Five Light Candelabra
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in London, Middlesex
. Its original function was to guard temples and tombs. The Egyptian sphinx, with characteristic head
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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Ormolu, Patinated Bronze Five Light Candelabra
Pair of Empire Ormolu, Patinated Bronze Five Light Candelabra

Pair of Empire Ormolu, Patinated Bronze Five Light Candelabra

H 20.48 in Dm 10.24 in
Fine French Antique Star Sapphire and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1860
Located in Antwerp, BE
of the temples to guard their mysteries, by warning those who penetrated within that they should
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Fine French Antique Star Sapphire and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1860
Fine French Antique Star Sapphire and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1860

Fine French Antique Star Sapphire and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1860

Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards
Located in Udenhout, NL
Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards not very old. To protect your garden.
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Antique 1890s Dutch Statues

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards
Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards

Pair of Sandstone Temple Guards

H 18.12 in W 13 in D 11.42 in
18th c. Chinese Temple Guardion
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved,Painted and Gilded Temple Ornament
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th c. Chinese Temple Guardion
18th c. Chinese Temple Guardion

18th c. Chinese Temple Guardion

H 32.5 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
Lucite and brass coffee table with chinese temple guard sculptures, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Brass and lucite coffee table with glass tops. It consists out of 4 brass chinese temple gard lion
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Lucite and brass coffee table with chinese temple guard sculptures, 1970s
Lucite and brass coffee table with chinese temple guard sculptures, 1970s

Lucite and brass coffee table with chinese temple guard sculptures, 1970s

H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of hand carved rosewood foo dogs or temple guards. The eyes, and teeth are painted.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs

Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs

H 18 in W 16 in D 8 in
Antique Indian Hand-Carved Limestone Temple God with Lotus Leaf Motif
Located in New York, NY
the 17th century. This kind of antiquity served as a spiritual guard to temples, and were typically
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Antique 17th Century Indian Other Antiquities

Materials

Limestone, Bronze

Antique Indian Hand-Carved Limestone Temple God with Lotus Leaf Motif
Antique Indian Hand-Carved Limestone Temple God with Lotus Leaf Motif

Antique Indian Hand-Carved Limestone Temple God with Lotus Leaf Motif

H 24.75 in W 14.75 in D 11 in
19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
found in India guarding the Buddhist temples, monasteries and palaces. The Chinese sculptors modelled
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860
19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860

19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860

H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Antique Thailand Statue
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A beautiful carved Thai Ongkot (Monkey warrior), statue. These statues can be found guarding
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Early 20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Antique Thailand Statue
Antique Thailand Statue

Antique Thailand Statue

H 29 in W 10 in D 33 in
Early 18th Century Chinese Shizi Protector
Located in Chicago, IL
-like Fu dog. Both real and figurative, shizi were used to guard temples from harmful spirits. Well worn
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Early 18th Century Chinese Shizi Protector
Early 18th Century Chinese Shizi Protector

Early 18th Century Chinese Shizi Protector

H 23 in W 10.5 in D 11 in
Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs
Located in Studio City, CA
and guard the temple and to ward off evil spirits. We believe this pair dates back to the Edo
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Antique Early 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

H 9 in W 19 in D 9 in
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
prosperity, success, and guardianship, placed at the entrances of palaces temples and homes to guard and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 26.5 in W 17 in D 10.5 in
Rare heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
guarding temples & homes for ages. Looks great on a chain or your favorite charm bracelet. Complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm
Rare heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm

Rare heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm

W 0.32 in L 0.87 in
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Quartz Ceramic Lion Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
single diamond. Lions have been used as the symbol for guarding temples & homes for ages. Looks great on
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Quartz Ceramic Lion Pendant Charm
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Quartz Ceramic Lion Pendant Charm

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Quartz Ceramic Lion Pendant Charm

W 0.2 in L 0.87 in
A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Foot of a Bodhisattva
Located in Austin, TX
original statue was most likely destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, when Red Guards raided temples
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Sculptures

A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Foot of a Bodhisattva
A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Foot of a Bodhisattva

A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Foot of a Bodhisattva

H 6 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in
Rare Antique 900 Silver Mandarin Court Charm Necklace. Qing Dynasty.
Located in University City, MO
creature who guards the temple. There is an ordinary domestic dog to represent that character from the
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Antique 1850s Chinese More Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Rare Antique 900 Silver Mandarin Court Charm Necklace. Qing Dynasty.
Rare Antique 900 Silver Mandarin Court Charm Necklace. Qing Dynasty.

Rare Antique 900 Silver Mandarin Court Charm Necklace. Qing Dynasty.

L 22 in
Antique Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs Imperial Lions Republic Period
Located in Dublin, Ireland
entrances of palaces, temples, and homes to guard and protect. Foo dogs are almost always shown in pairs
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Antique Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs Imperial Lions Republic Period
Antique Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs Imperial Lions Republic Period

Antique Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs Imperial Lions Republic Period

H 12.755 in W 5 in D 5 in
Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze
Located in Topeka, KS
indoors. But I mean very early because around the 9th century they began appearing outside guarding
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze
Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze

Vintage Midcentury Pr Japanese Komainu Lion Dogs Ceramic Turquoise Green Glaze

H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 6 in
‘Melting DOB (Ice Blue)’ Sculpture, 2022
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
. DOB; and karajishi, the mythic lions that guard Japanese Buddhist temples, that visitors entered
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Vinyl

‘Melting DOB (Ice Blue)’ Sculpture, 2022
‘Melting DOB (Ice Blue)’ Sculpture, 2022

Takashi Murakami
‘Melting DOB (Ice Blue)’ Sculpture, 2022, 2022

H 9.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Chinese Temple Guard Carving
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1940 Chinese temple guard carving with original painted finish. Stands 6′ high. 72″H x 21″W x
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Temple Guard Carving
Chinese Temple Guard Carving

Chinese Temple Guard Carving

H 72 in W 21 in D 12 in
Large 18th Century Statue Of A Seated Temple Guard
Located in Westport, CT
Perfectly weathered large wood sculpture of a temple Guard. Part of one of the finest Chinese
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Statue Of A Seated Temple Guard
Large 18th Century Statue Of A Seated Temple Guard

Large 18th Century Statue Of A Seated Temple Guard

H 27 in W 15 in D 8 in
Pair of Bronze Statues, Temple Guards, Thailand, circa End of 19 Century
Located in Muenster, NRW
Temple guards, Thailand, circa end of 19 century. Bronze, Partly darkly patinated. Partly
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Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Pair of Bronze Statues, Temple Guards, Thailand, circa End of 19 Century
Pair of Bronze Statues, Temple Guards, Thailand, circa End of 19 Century

Pair of Bronze Statues, Temple Guards, Thailand, circa End of 19 Century

H 31.5 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Pair of Temple Guardians
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of mid to late 19th Century Indian carved temple guards.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures

Pair of Temple Guardians
Pair of Temple Guardians

Pair of Temple Guardians

H 54 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Dog
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A ferocious carved wooden dog, probably intended as a temple guard.
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Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Dog
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Dog

Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Dog

H 15 in W 17 in D 9 in
19th Century Japanese Bronze Fox
Located in Paris, FR
financial and commercial enterprises. Once, large models of animals stood guard in the temples entrances
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Bronze Fox
19th Century Japanese Bronze Fox

19th Century Japanese Bronze Fox

H 5.6 in W 6.9 in D 5 in
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
were often placed at the entrances of palaces, temples, and homes to guard and protect. Foo dogs are
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures

H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
orient (2) Foo Dogs are the ancient sacred dogs of Asia who guard Buddhist temples. The Foo Dog
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

H 30 in
SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dogs are the ancient sacred dogs of Asia who guard Buddhist temples. The Foo Dog (lion) statues also
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

H 28 in W 14 in D 11 in

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Stone

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Brass

Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
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One WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plated Vase
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1930’s Swedish Art Deco Cabinet
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Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

$2,900 / item
H 17 in Dm 28.75 in
19th Century Swedish Trestle Table
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish trestle table in style in “Allmogestil," country folk customs and traditions cherished of the native traditions and folk culture. A rustic family table in gray/b...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Farm Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Trestle Table
19th Century Swedish Trestle Table

19th Century Swedish Trestle Table

$5,800
H 31 in W 81 in D 35 in
Indian carved & pierced teak folding screen, c. 1900-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
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 (overall)
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Teak

Indian carved & pierced teak folding screen, c. 1900-25
Indian carved & pierced teak folding screen, c. 1900-25

Indian carved & pierced teak folding screen, c. 1900-25

$1,100
H 73 in W 80 in D 1 in
La Plume, Special Issue Devoted to Alphonse Mucha
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in New York, NY
Re-bound set of six consecutive issues of the renowned French magazine La Plume devoted to the work of Art Nouveau artist and graphic designer Alphonse Mucha. Founded in 1889 by Leon...
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Books

Materials

Paper

La Plume, Special Issue Devoted to Alphonse Mucha
La Plume, Special Issue Devoted to Alphonse Mucha

La Plume, Special Issue Devoted to Alphonse Mucha

$650
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 0.5 in
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 19th-century Chinese Export sewing box showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate decorative artistry. The rectangular box features a black lacquered surface ado...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

$1,440 Sale Price
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H 6 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Milo Baughman Burl Credenza for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman design burl credenza for Thayer Coggin U.S.A, Gorgeous highly figured burl wood case and doors on a floating chromed base. Featuring two drawers and an open bar cabinet...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Burl Credenza for Thayer Coggin
Milo Baughman Burl Credenza for Thayer Coggin

Milo Baughman Burl Credenza for Thayer Coggin

$7,800
H 35 in W 72 in D 18 in
Christian Liaigre Sofa selected by Ai Weiwei
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre Sofa in light grey fabric—likely a high performance cotton blend. This sofa strikes a perfect balance between comfort and style. It’s not too deep and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Christian Liaigre Sofa selected by Ai Weiwei
Christian Liaigre Sofa selected by Ai Weiwei

Christian Liaigre Sofa selected by Ai Weiwei

$12,000
H 29 in W 120 in D 40 in
French Art Deco Gilt King Sized Headboard
By Katsu Hamanaka
Located in Queens, NY
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...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Art Deco Gilt King Sized Headboard
French Art Deco Gilt King Sized Headboard

French Art Deco Gilt King Sized Headboard

$22,500
H 56.5 in W 76.5 in D 3 in
Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Jizo Bodhisattva statue made in the late Edo period in Japan. It is thought that they were not carved by Buddhist sculptors living in central cities such as Kyoto or...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha
Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha

Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha

$800
H 7.52 in W 6.82 in D 4.45 in
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Temple Guards For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of temple guards for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and metal, all temple guards available were constructed with great care. Find 38 antique and vintage temple guards at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Temple guards have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of temple guards to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art, Empire and Louis XVI temple guards are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made temple guards over the years, but those made by Jeffrey Glasser, Bradley & Hubbard and Europa Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Temple Guards?

Temple guards can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,750, while the lowest priced sells for $244 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.

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