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Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on all fours with curly
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

H 11.75 in W 5 in D 9.75 in
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on all fours with curly
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

H 12.75 in W 5.5 in D 9 in
Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
threshold of a grand home or sacred space. Set by the front door or tucked within the garden, this fu dog
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture

Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
durable materials like bronze or stone and are presented in pairs to flank either side of a threshold
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

H 32 in W 43 in D 13 in
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent protectors and are traditionally placed at the thresholds of sacred spaces, such as homes, temples
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

H 32 in W 14 in D 22 in
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This marvelous polychrome carved wooden statuette represents a Buddhist temple guardian, Guandi or
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of fu dogs sit at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2

H 17 in W 7 in D 8 in
Ermes Yellow Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
Latin brother. The bringer of luck, in Homer’s words, the guide and guardian, Ermes presides over paths
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ermes Yellow Desk-Companion
Ermes Yellow Desk-Companion

Ermes Yellow Desk-Companion

H 9.45 in Dm 4.14 in
Ermes Celadon Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
Latin brother. The bringer of luck, in Homer’s words, the guide and guardian, Ermes presides over paths
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ermes Celadon Desk-Companion
Ermes Celadon Desk-Companion

Ermes Celadon Desk-Companion

H 9.45 in Dm 4.14 in
Hermes Pompeian Red Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
Latin brother. The bringer of luck, in Homer’s words, the guide and guardian, Ermes presides over paths
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hermes Pompeian Red Desk-Companion
Hermes Pompeian Red Desk-Companion

Hermes Pompeian Red Desk-Companion

H 9.45 in Dm 4.14 in
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
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Copper

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900

H 9 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Located in Milano, IT
sculptures of these magnificent creatures, imbuing these sacred spaces with a palpable sense of guardian
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY

Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY

H 14.97 in W 18.12 in D 4.73 in
High quality Italian green sideboard by Pierluigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli, Mobilifico Colli
Located in Milano, IT
their own personal brass key, are like the pages of an ancient book, guardians of secrets and treasures
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

High quality Italian green sideboard by Pierluigi Colli
High quality Italian green sideboard by Pierluigi Colli

High quality Italian green sideboard by Pierluigi Colli

H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 13.78 in

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By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
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President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
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18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe
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Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
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An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion,...
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Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
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Late 19th century Carve Stone Cambodian Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
This sage green carved stone Buddha was purchased from an upstate NY garden where it has resided for the last 120 years. The family began the house and garden in the late 1890s and t...
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H 39 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Chinese Marble Foo Dog Resting on Squared Decorative Plinth, 20th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
Chinese marble foo dog resting on squared decorative floral plinth with egg and dart motif, 20th Century
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Chinese Marble Foo Dog Resting on Squared Decorative Plinth, 20th Century
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H 24.5 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European pair of Foo Dogs from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of guardian lions from Europe, created of cast-stone, feature each dog in side-sitting position with expressi...
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Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
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H 37 in W 47 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dog Chop Seals
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hard stone chop seals decorated with foo dogs. Two lines of calligraphy across the front. Incised seal on the bottoms.   
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dog Chop Seals
Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dog Chop Seals

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H 7.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a-kind wooden sculptures on custom floor standing display pedestal stands. Originall...
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19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 7.25 in
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and ya...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians

H 6.5 in W 2.75 in D 3.5 in
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate ...
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square base. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this stone sculpture features a guar...
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Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
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 hand-carved in sandstone. Dimensions: 23 inches high and 10 inches wide and 16 in...
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

H 23 in W 10 in D 16 in
Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Stone Figure of Buddhas' Kasyapa
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Stone Figure of Buddhas' Kasyapa

Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Stone Figure of Buddhas' Kasyapa

H 35 in W 12 in D 10 in
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3.5" deep x 4.75" wide. #...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

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A Large Gilt Bronze Makara Finials, Tibet, Late 17th Early 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
of the god of the ocean, Varuna. Makara are considered guardians of gateways and thresholds
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Antique Late 17th Century Timorese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Ormolu

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Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
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Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

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Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
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Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

H 22 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1850

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Pair of Petite Japanese Cast Iron Guardian Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
entryways and thresholds of sacred spaces for centuries. With miniature form, this pair of petite cast iron
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Pair of Petite Japanese Cast Iron Guardian Dogs
Pair of Petite Japanese Cast Iron Guardian Dogs

Pair of Petite Japanese Cast Iron Guardian Dogs

H 5 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
'Watcher' Unique Cabinet from Egli Design
By Egle Mieliauskiene
Located in London, GB
'Watcher' The guardian of your home and all that you treasure. He sits on your threshold
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'Watcher' Unique Cabinet from Egli Design

'Watcher' Unique Cabinet from Egli Design

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Pair of Chinese Sancai Altar Fu Dogs, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Sancai Altar Fu Dogs, c. 1900

H 9.5 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
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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Pair Of Mythological Figures

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

SALE!! Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

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Pair of Foo Dog Lamps

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Last chance clearance sale. Balinese Winged Lion Guardian Indonesian Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
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Last chance clearance sale. Balinese Winged Lion Guardian Indonesian Art

Last chance clearance sale. Balinese Winged Lion Guardian Indonesian Art

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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.

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