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Threshold Guardian

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
fearsome guardian of thresholds and sacred spaces. The remaining eight motifs are each of the ribbon-clad
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
fearsome guardian of thresholds and sacred spaces. The remaining eight motifs are each of the ribbon-clad
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Brass

1920's Antique Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug Early 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
composition like guardian thresholds. Teec Nos Pos–inspired designs are known for their intricacy and ambition
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Tibetan Traveler's Table with Face of Glory, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
fearsome guardian of thresholds and sacred spaces. He holds two lotus blossoms in his mouth, a symbol of
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
fearsome guardian of thresholds and sacred spaces. The remaining eight motifs are each of the ribbon-clad
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair Of Mythological Figures
Located in New York, NY
carved limestone threshold guardians portraying mythological over-sized felines being attacked by small
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21st Century and Contemporary European Statues

Pair Of Mythological Figures
Pair Of Mythological Figures
H 19 in W 32 in D 14 in

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Threshold Guardian For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal threshold guardian for your home. A threshold guardian — often made from stone, limestone and metal — can elevate any home. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage threshold guardian now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the threshold guardian you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A threshold guardian is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made threshold guardian over the years, but those crafted by Les First, Pier Luigi Colli and Mobilifico Colli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Threshold Guardian?

Prices for a threshold guardian start at $144 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $1,580.