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Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Temple Lions  This is a very unusual old piece
Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Temple Lions  This is a very unusual old piece

Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Temple Lions This is a very unusual old piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Temple Lions This is a very unusual old piece, the pot is round and

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures
Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures

Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Chinese carved stone guardian lions (foo dogs). Originates from Shanxi Province, 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century Asian Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

in your home. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Pair of Porcelain Chinese Buddhist Temple Lions or Foo Dogs, circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

depict a pair of Chinese temple Buddhist lions in the classical pose each sitting on a rectangular

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto
Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto

Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan an early pair of temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu hand-carved in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A large pair of unique and very decorative 20th century ceramic Imperial Guardian Lions, commonly

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs

Located in DEVENTER, NL

These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Chinese temple lions. Foo (Fu) means prosperity and good fortune in Chinese. These guardian dogs, also

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Manjushri Sculpture Porcelain China 20th Century
Manjushri Sculpture Porcelain China 20th Century

Manjushri Sculpture Porcelain China 20th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Manjushri "Blanc de Chine" porcelain figure sitting on a temple lion produced in Dehua Fujian.

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair
Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair

Chinese Export Green Porcelain Foo Dogs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Export green and yellow glazed foo dogs / temple lion guardian figures, decorated

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s
PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo or Lion Dogs Good Detail, Circa 1920s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Temple St Clair Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Terrae Lion Yellow Gold Pendant
Temple St Clair Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Terrae Lion Yellow Gold Pendant

Temple St Clair Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Terrae Lion Yellow Gold Pendant

By Temple St. Clair

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Terrae Lion Pendant by Temple St Clair. This piece comes

Category

20th Century American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Japanese Antique Pair Hand-Carved  Elephant & Shi-Shi Temple Benches 1925
Japanese Antique Pair Hand-Carved  Elephant & Shi-Shi Temple Benches 1925

Japanese Antique Pair Hand-Carved Elephant & Shi-Shi Temple Benches 1925

Located in South Burlington, VT

lion both originally came from a temple near Kobe. We date theses treasure to the later Taisho era

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog with fine detail, Qing early 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculpture, sometimes called a temple lions

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamp Lusterie Deknudt Tempellion
Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamp Lusterie Deknudt Tempellion

Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Table Lamp Lusterie Deknudt Tempellion

By Deknudt

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful and rare vintage table lamp in the shape of a foo dog or temple lion, Chinoiserie style

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

PAIR JAPANESE LACQUERED SHISHI LION TEMPLE GUARDIANS
PAIR JAPANESE LACQUERED SHISHI LION TEMPLE GUARDIANS

PAIR JAPANESE LACQUERED SHISHI LION TEMPLE GUARDIANS

Located in Stamford, CT

Terrific pair of 19th century Japanese Buddhist Shishi Lions. Carved of pine with lacquered and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Stools

Chinese Carved and Gilt Foo Lion Temple Box
Chinese Carved and Gilt Foo Lion Temple Box

Chinese Carved and Gilt Foo Lion Temple Box

Located in Austin, TX

A superbly carved foo lion (aka foo dog) surrounded by two cubs, sitting atop deep relief carved

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century
Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century

Impressive Pair of Temple Guardian Lions, Burma, circa 18th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Wonderful Pair of Male and Female Burmese Temple Guardian Lions. Carved hardwood (most likely

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Glass, Mirror

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs
Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of large bronze Thai temple guardian foo lion dogs These are a very impressive pair of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai Medieval Animal Sculptures

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue This adorable dog statue would

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antiques After 1910-Wood Carving Lions / Shrines and Temples
Japanese Antiques After 1910-Wood Carving Lions / Shrines and Temples

Japanese Antiques After 1910-Wood Carving Lions / Shrines and Temples

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Introducing the sculptures of old Japanese lions. This is a part of building materials such as

Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Bronze Temple Water Bowl with Lion Dog Mask Ring Handles, 1850
Large Bronze Temple Water Bowl with Lion Dog Mask Ring Handles, 1850

Large Bronze Temple Water Bowl with Lion Dog Mask Ring Handles, 1850

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Bronze Temple Water Bowl with Lion Dog Mask Ring Handles 1850 A superb piece, this Bronze

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Qing Metalwork

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

Located in Dayton, OH

previous owner from an important New York estate in the early 1980’s. Known as Chinese guardian lions

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions

Located in London, GB

Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Pair of Brass Thai Khmer Lions
Vintage Pair of Brass Thai Khmer Lions

Vintage Pair of Brass Thai Khmer Lions

Located in Delray Beach, FL

to the Khmer temples. The lion representing royalty, strength, and courage were adopted as the

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Pair of Late 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Temple Jars
Pair of Late 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Temple Jars

Pair of Late 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Temple Jars

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of Late 20th Century Chinese blue and white temple jars with lion figure mounted on top of

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Qing Jars

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

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Framed Japanese Metallic Thread Temple Embroidery of a Shishi, Edo Period
Framed Japanese Metallic Thread Temple Embroidery of a Shishi, Edo Period

Framed Japanese Metallic Thread Temple Embroidery of a Shishi, Edo Period

Located in Austin, TX

A large and powerful metallic thread embroidered temple hanging of a Buddhistic lion, shishi

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

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

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair, 1890
Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair, 1890

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair, 1890

Located in South Burlington, VT

stone Komainu Lion-dog temple guardians. Fine condition with original patina just the way we like to

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair
Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair

Located in South Burlington, VT

carved stone Komainu Lion-dog temple guardians. Fine condition with original patina just the way we like

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Judaica - Antique Sterling Silver Breast Plate by Morris Salkind in 1916
Judaica - Antique Sterling Silver Breast Plate by Morris Salkind in 1916

Judaica - Antique Sterling Silver Breast Plate by Morris Salkind in 1916

By Morris Salkind

Located in London, London

columns representing the columns of the Temple of Jerusalem, and two Lions of Judah holding a depiction of

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tisha B’Av, Framed Plaque by Boris Schatz, Bezalel School Jerusalem
Tisha B’Av, Framed Plaque by Boris Schatz, Bezalel School Jerusalem

Tisha B’Av, Framed Plaque by Boris Schatz, Bezalel School Jerusalem

Located in New York, NY

B’Av, Acid etched, hammered, and engraved frame, on top with two lions holding the Temple Menorah and

Category

Vintage 1910s Israeli Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950
Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950

Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

the pillars of Solomon's Temple surmounted with lions of Judah supporters grasping a coronet design

Category

Vintage 1950s German Religious Items

Materials

Silver

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

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs/Temple Lions. They are hand painted white and adorned

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm
Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm

Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise, light blue colored

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm
Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm

Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Heavy and very nice quality statue of an imperial temple lion, or Singha or foo dog, partly gilded

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Japanese Wooden Temple Lion Figures
Pair of Antique Japanese Wooden Temple Lion Figures

Pair of Antique Japanese Wooden Temple Lion Figures

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of Japanese carved wooden temple figures in the form of lions seated in traditional pose

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A pair of green colored marble foo dogs sculptures, book ends or decorative objects. Nice addition to any room.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage, pink raw marble ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Large circa 1900 Antique Chinese Bronze Incense Burner Temple Lions Qing
Large circa 1900 Antique Chinese Bronze Incense Burner Temple Lions Qing

Large circa 1900 Antique Chinese Bronze Incense Burner Temple Lions Qing

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely, high quality and very detailed piece. Rare large size and heavy Condition Overall condition very good. Only the ususal minor age sings. Size: 500mm high Period.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog
Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog

Glazed Porcelain Japanese Lion Foo Dog

Located in Antwerp, BE

and expression with beautiful green and gold color. Fu dog, foo dog or lion dog, or Chinese temple

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion
Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion

Bronze Chinese Foo Dog Lion

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Substantial bronze foo dog or temple lion with a fierce expression. Beautiful patina and detail on

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Temple Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of temple lions available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, stone and metal, all temple lions available were constructed with great care. Temple lions have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Temple lions are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made temple lions over the years, but those made by Temple St. Clair are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Temple Lions?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $18,000 highest priced.