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
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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
Category
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
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carved limestone threshold guardians portraying mythological over-sized felines being attacked by small
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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.