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Thai Temple Guardian

Asian Table Lamp of a Sitting Temple Musicien Gilded Bronze Thailand 1920s
Asian Table Lamp of a Sitting Temple Musicien Gilded Bronze Thailand 1920s

Asian Table Lamp of a Sitting Temple Musicien Gilded Bronze Thailand 1920s

Located in Salzburg, AT

noble object dates from the beginning of the 20th century. Thai temple guardian sits on an ornate

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Vintage 1920s Thai Other Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Foil

Temple Guardian in Repose: Thai Carved Ceremonial Figure
Temple Guardian in Repose: Thai Carved Ceremonial Figure

Temple Guardian in Repose: Thai Carved Ceremonial Figure

Located in New York, NY

This carved wooden sculpture represents a ceremonial temple guardian, designed to protect sacred

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Early 20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Guardian with Black and Red Patina
Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Guardian with Black and Red Patina

Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Guardian with Black and Red Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Thai ceremonial carved giltwood temple guardian sculpture from the mid-20th century, with

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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels

Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels

$950 / set

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom Kneeling Thai Sacred Angels

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Two Asian gilt bronze Teppanom kneeling Thai sacred angels. Bronze gilded temple guardians in a

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Thai kneeling Sacred Angel Teppanom 1950s
Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Thai kneeling Sacred Angel Teppanom 1950s

Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Thai kneeling Sacred Angel Teppanom 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angel. Bronze gilded temple guardian in a

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Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Decorative Pair Of Thai Buddhistic Bronze Foo Dogs

$550 / set

H 11.38 in W 5 in D 5.5 in

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

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20th Century Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid Century Thai Celadon Ceramic "Thepphanom" Kneeling Deity Lamps
Pair of Mid Century Thai Celadon Ceramic "Thepphanom" Kneeling Deity Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Thai Celadon Ceramic "Thepphanom" Kneeling Deity Lamps

By James Mont

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

celestial attendants and temple guardians. Each deity is depicted kneeling in a respectful wai prayer

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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Antique Thai Wooden Temple Guardian Sculpture
Antique Thai Wooden Temple Guardian Sculpture

Antique Thai Wooden Temple Guardian Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Antique Thai Wooden Temple Guardian Sculpture

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Medieval Animal Sculptures

Temple Guardian Head Composed of 17th Century Ming Porcelain Shards, Thailand
Temple Guardian Head Composed of 17th Century Ming Porcelain Shards, Thailand

Temple Guardian Head Composed of 17th Century Ming Porcelain Shards, Thailand

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A wonderful and highly decorative Thai temple guardian head composed of Chinese blue and white Ming

Category

Antique 17th Century Thai Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Stucco, Terracotta

Temple Singha Head
Temple Singha Head

Temple Singha Head

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H 26 in W 12.5 in D 12 in

Temple Singha Head

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive Singha Head is from a temple in the Northeast part of Thailand. It is made from

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Antique 18th Century Thai Statues

Materials

Sandstone

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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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Chinese Celadon Glazed Lotus Charger, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

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Located in Austin, TX

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Bessarabian Rug, 1810

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$550,000

W 166 in L 181 in

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Located in New York, NY

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Vintage Chinese Theatre Headdress
Vintage Chinese Theatre Headdress

Vintage Chinese Theatre Headdress

$2,800

H 11 in W 7.5 in D 8 in

Vintage Chinese Theatre Headdress

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese theatre headdress: Measures: 8" x 7.5" x 13".

Category

20th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Large 18th Century Gilt Wood Eagle
Large 18th Century Gilt Wood Eagle

Large 18th Century Gilt Wood Eagle

$5,269

H 28.75 in W 26.97 in D 11.82 in

Large 18th Century Gilt Wood Eagle

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large early 18th century carved gilt wood eagle, mounted on a square red velvet covered plinth. Originally used as a lectern adornment, this architectural eagle ornament is deeply...

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Antique Early 18th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Chinese Export Qing Qianlong Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl
Chinese Export Qing Qianlong Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl

Chinese Export Qing Qianlong Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl

Located in Long Island City, NY

This finely decorated Qing-period rose medallion or rose mandarin bowl is beautifully hand-painted with four vignettes depicting courtly scenes.

Category

Antique 1770s Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

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Carved Giltwood Corona or Baldachin
Carved Giltwood Corona or Baldachin

Carved Giltwood Corona or Baldachin

$4,800

H 15.5 in W 21 in D 11 in

Carved Giltwood Corona or Baldachin

Located in Nashville, TN

An antique carved and gilded wood canopy of crown (corona) form . Nice old gold or gilt patina ,reflecting years of age probably in oil or coal heated boudoirs. Original purpose was...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Bed Coronas

Materials

Giltwood

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Located in London, GB

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Moroccan Moorish Style 1920s Table with Hexagonal Top and Polychrome Décor
Moroccan Moorish Style 1920s Table with Hexagonal Top and Polychrome Décor

Moroccan Moorish Style 1920s Table with Hexagonal Top and Polychrome Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Moroccan Moorish style drinks table from the early 20th century, with painted geometric motifs, hexagonal top, polychrome décor and carved flaming motifs. Created in Morocco during...

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Materials

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Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Located in Milano, IT

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Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measure...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

A Palm Tree Floor lamp By Maison Jansen
A Palm Tree Floor lamp By Maison Jansen

A Palm Tree Floor lamp By Maison Jansen

$7,991

H 40.95 in W 30.71 in D 18.12 in

A Palm Tree Floor lamp By Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

A 3 arm palm tree floor lamp by Maison Jansen in brass with large square base with 4 up lighters within. Could also be used as a very large table lamp as shown in images. The base wi...

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

Materials

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Late-Period to Ptolemaic Period Egyptian Wooden Mummy Mask Ear on Custom Mount
Late-Period to Ptolemaic Period Egyptian Wooden Mummy Mask Ear on Custom Mount

Late-Period to Ptolemaic Period Egyptian Wooden Mummy Mask Ear on Custom Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

This Late Period to Ptolemaic Period Egyptian carved wood ear, once part of a mummy mask, stands as a poignant testament to ancient Egyptian customs and beliefs. Dating back over 250...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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Thai Temple Guardian For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Thai temple guardian available at 1stDibs. Each Thai temple guardian for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. There are many kinds of the Thai temple guardian you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Thai temple guardian is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Thai Temple Guardian?

A Thai temple guardian can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $316 and the highest can go for as much as $27,500.