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Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
a Kirtimukha, Face of Glory, late 19th or early 20th century, Tibet. The large storage chest or
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Tibetan Bronze Guardian Lion Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of Guardian Lions with fierce countenance, heads turned with open and snarling mouths
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20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Quartz, Bronze

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture. Jade, probably 18th Century. 5 x 20 cm. Good
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, extremely scarce architectural ornament from a Buddhist temple in Tibet. The solid
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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Located in Milan, IT
drawn lion dogs, auspicious symbols of protection and power, flanking a lotus flower with tendrils
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
snow lions are known for protective qualities, they are celestial animal emblem of Tibet that embodies
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Framed Tibetan Woven Silk Kesi Panel of Kirtimukha
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woven silk Kesi panel depicts Kirtimukha from Tibet circa the second half of 20th century
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20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Textiles

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Silk

Tibetan Buddha Blessing in Bronze
Located in Milano, IT
becoming seriously ill, the Buddha stretched out on his right side and in the posture of a lion displayed
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antiquities

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Bronze

Tibetan Buddha Blessing in Bronze
Tibetan Buddha Blessing in Bronze
H 3.15 in W 2.17 in D 1.97 in
Tibetan Buddha Sakyamuni Statuette 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
his right side and in the posture of a lion displayed Parinirvana. The statue is in fact shown with
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antiquities

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Bronze

Large Tibetan Painted Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large size of Tibetan Box with painted foo lion playing and chasing ball. Original painted motif
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Furniture

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Wood

Large Tibetan Painted Box
Large Tibetan Painted Box
H 16 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs," are beautifully
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Tibetan Dragon Oriental Rug, AS IS
Located in Evanston, IL
other regions. As the weavers draw inspiration from the natural beauty of Tibet, the colors in these
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Oversize Chinese Peking Rug in Ningxia Pattern in Pale Yellow, Pink
Located in Barrington, IL
lion dogs surrounded by cloud wreaths. The rug has a very similar design to a Ningxia rug. Ningxia is
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
lions or Imperial guardian lions, often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the West, are a common representation of
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Buddhist Bronze Protector Deity Statue Door Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and frogs on the toes. Gorgeous lion beast Asian bronze door handle with lovely brownish. It is an
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Metalwork

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Bronze

Large Burmese Bronze Medicine Buddha, Pagan Style, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
teachings of the Buddha. The sides and back of the platform featuring a series of singha, or lions
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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Four Italian Fauns Stone Garden Statues Representing Musicians
Located in Rome, IT
A set of four delicious hand carved limestone fauns figures on shaped pedestals. Typical example of statues that was inserted in the large parks of the Venetian Villas.
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2010s Italian Statues

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Limestone

Tibetan Phoenix and Dragon Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
This carpet is made with very silky lustrous wool and is probably woven using lambs wool, that's how silky it is! It has fabulous jewel tone vegetable dyes and is all natural. Measur...
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Pair of Egyptian Cream Recumbent Sphinxes 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Vintage pair of French composite sculptures of Egyptian recumbent Sphinx, dating from the late 20th Century. Each sphinx is modelled wearing a pharaonic headdre...
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Other

Antique Original Hand Painted Green Dome Top Trunk with Flowers, Sweden Dated 18
Located in Round Top, TX
Original green painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden. Monogram of PMS and date "1857" indicate this trunk may have been for a dowry or wedding present. Traditional hand-painted de...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Iron

Vintage Tibetan Style Dragon Stacking Picnic Box, Painted Wood, 1990's, China
Located in Austin, TX
A highly decorative vintage Chinese red painted stacking picnic box and carrier, painted in the Tibetan style, circa 1990's, China. The large painted and textured wood picnic box ...
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1990s Chinese Tibetan Furniture

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Wood

Important Documented Qing Dynasty Chinese Deep Relief Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite custom antique 19th century Qing Dynasty heavily carved Chinese rosewood and elm wooden cabinet with double-doors carved set with gilt and deep relief carved wood panels...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen, unusual style Japan, an antique hand cast round lantern with a unique armilliary orb inside with intriguing details from the Taisho period. May be suspended fro...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Chinese White Jade Open Late Qing Dynasty Plaque
By Alba China
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese white jade openwork plaque late Qing Dynasty depicting birds and flowers. Very fine and detailed work. Small loss on the back side of the plaque.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Early 20th C Gold and Blue Lotus Blossom Six Panel Tibetan Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1910 Tibetan cabinet with vibrant hand painted finish depicting elaborate lotus blossom design across six panels on the front. Dominant color hues are blue, golds, greens, crea...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Cabinets

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Wood

Tibetan Leather Painted Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Tibetan painted leather storage trunk, 18th century, Tibet. Of smaller size, the softwood construction of the trunk covered by a richly tanned yak leather. The central p...
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Antique Late 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Tibetan Leather Painted Trunk
Tibetan Leather Painted Trunk
H 15.5 in W 29.25 in D 12.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer compound cabinet from the 19th century, with gilded Chinoiserie décor, drawers and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, t...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Wood

Chinese Jade Eagle Bird 18 Karat Gold Amulet Necklace
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique hand-carved jade flying eagle bird with 18 karat gold jewelry This is an authentic Chinese "Flying Eagle Bird” jade pendant expertly fashioned as a necklace with a contempo...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Brahma - Four Faces - Eight Arms Sculpture Statue Vintage 1980s, Asia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative handmade sculpture or statue. Showing Brahma, the first of the three Hindu trinity, he is the creator of the universe. He is depicted with four faces looking at the four...
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20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Pair of French Cast Concrete Garden Fountains with Medieval Heads to the Basins
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of midcentury French cast concrete garden fountains with medieval heads to the basins. These could have decorative fountain statues placed in the middle, or left as...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Fountains

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Concrete

Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, Bud...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects

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Brass

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A Large Gilt Bronze Makara Finials, Tibet, Late 17th Early 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
of wood. Tibet, Late 17th Early 18th Century
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Antique Late 17th Century Timorese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Ormolu

Signed Early 1900s Antique East Turkestan Khotan Samarkand Lion Pictorial Rug
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Nomadic Lion tribal rugs are extremely rare. This signed Lion rug from East Turkestan has
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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Rare Tibetan Yak Saddle Rug
Located in Hudson, NY
This rare Tibetan saddle rug features images of Snow Lions. It was reserved for a high lama
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Vintage 1930s Tibetan Textiles

Rare Tibetan Yak Saddle Rug
Rare Tibetan Yak Saddle Rug
H 48 in W 60 in D 0.5 in
Antique Tibetan Altar Chest, Hand-Painted
Located in SOMIS, CA
A rare Altar chest from Tibet. This wonderful cabinet is made in the traditional Tibetan temple
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Tibetan Brass and Copper Incense Burner
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
A 19th century Tibetan brass and copper lions head incense burner - can be used as a jardiniere
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Brass, Copper

Book cover: Gryphon with Floral Roundels
Located in New York, NY
central lion figure with lotus-petal border motif. Carved deities on side edge. Plain back.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Sculptures

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Wood

Tibet, 10th-12th Century, Buddha and Bodhisattvas, Copper alloy and silver inlay
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Western Tibet, Buddha accompanied by two bodhisattvas Tibet Medieval Period 10th-12th century The
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Two Carved Wood Asian Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Two carved teak large Asian palace guardian foo lions. Recently gilded and as found. Exact age
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Antique Early 1800s Tibetan More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Teak, Paint

19th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Lion Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
ferocious and protective lion. Pagoda Red Collection #: CB483 Keywords: Sculpture, statue, China
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures

Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Located in Milan, IT
drawn lion dogs, auspicious symbols of protection and power, flanking a lotus flower with tendrils
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions
Located in San Diego, CA
Tibet that embodies power, playfulness, fearlessness and joy. The snow lion is known be protector of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Located in GB
Lion Foo dog guardian table lamps A very decorative and rare vintage pair of table lamps depicting
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in GB
Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Group of Brass Filigree Animal Figures with Stone Inlays Himalayan Region
Located in Atlanta, GA
gem stone inlays. The group consists of two dragons, three snow lions and one rhino. All with detailed
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork

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Multi-gemstone, Brass

Tibetan Painted Door
Located in New York, NY
jewels of Buddhism and bells of song. Two snow lions the emblem of Tibet (standing on lotus flower
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Antique 1890s Tibetan Decorative Art

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Canvas, Fir, Lacquer

Tibetan Painted Door
Tibetan Painted Door
H 54 in W 37 in D 4 in
Powerful, Tantric Tibetan Deity, 7301
Located in Ukiah, CA
Powerful, tantric Tibetan Lion Headed God Narashima. with an arm with hand still connected in one
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Antique Late 17th Century Tibetan Antiquities

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Bronze

Powerful, Tantric Tibetan Deity, 7301
Powerful, Tantric Tibetan Deity, 7301
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Set of Six Tibetan Offering Paintings, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
directions: a celestial dragon, a kingly snow lion, and the mythical winged lord of the birds Garuda, with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Framed Tibetan Thangka Vaisravana Jambhala
Located in Atlanta, GA
"god of wealth" among the worshipers. The central figure is a White Jambhala riding a snow lion. In his
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Textiles

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Pair of decorative antique Chinese handcarved polychrome wooden guardian lions (also called Foodogs
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Delightful Tibetan Gilt Bronze Buddhistic Lion
Located in Austin, TX
Buddhistic lion, late 18th-early 19th century. Solidly cast and richly gilded, he is portrayed in an
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion / Dog, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
1920's Pair of cast bronze Foo Lion/ Dogs in all original condition. Male and Female, with
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Vintage 1920s Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion / Dog, Pair
Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion / Dog, Pair
H 17.25 in W 8.25 in D 12.25 in
Antique Tibetan Double Snow Lion Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Tibetan double snow lion rug. Measures: 1'10" x 2'8" (56 x 81 cm), Tibet, circa 1900.
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20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Textiles

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Wool

Antique Tibetan Double Snow Lion Rug
Antique Tibetan Double Snow Lion Rug
H 0.25 in W 22 in D 32 in
Gilded Silver Tibetan White Tara
Located in Somis, CA
this statue she wears a high crown and an embossed skirt demonstrating lions and dragons. A fully
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Gilded Silver Tibetan White Tara
Gilded Silver Tibetan White Tara
H 8.25 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in
Gilded Silver Tibetan White Tara
Located in Somis, CA
demonstrating lions and dragons. A fully embossed shrug features scroll pattern. Golden sashes and ropes
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Gilded Silver Tibetan White Tara
Gilded Silver Tibetan White Tara
H 8.25 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in
Gilded Silver Tibetan Buddha of Long Life Amitayus
Located in Somis, CA
long life. In this statue he wears a high crown and an embossed skirt demonstrating lions and dragons
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Silver Tibetan Buddha Manjushree with Sword of Wisdom
Located in Somis, CA
demonstrating lions and dragons. A fully embossed shrug features scroll pattern. Golden sashes and ropes
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Gilded Silver Tibetan Vajrassatva with Dorje
Located in Somis, CA
in each hand, a symbol of power to destruct ignorance and evil spirit. Embossed skirt has lions and
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Tibetan Buddha Care
Located in Milano, IT
becoming seriously ill, the Buddha stretched out on his right side and in the posture of a lion displayed
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Antique 1890s Tibetan Tibetan Antiquities

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Bronze

Bronze Tibetan Buddha Care
Bronze Tibetan Buddha Care
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Tibetan Thangka Dorje Drolo with Lapis Background
Located in Somis, CA
expression subdues negative and demonic forces. Riding on white lion above a lotus throne, he is backed by
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2010s Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Tibetan Octagon Box, Feng Shui Bagua Tray
Located in Somis, CA
lion, a sign of power and vitality. All artwork is hand done using an almost piping technique to create
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2010s Tibetan Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Tibetan Pewter Porcelain Snuff Bottle
Located in Dallas, TX
lions heads, both beautifully cast. The top is flanked by beautifully cast butterflies. The blue
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Archaistic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Pewter

Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of late Ming Early Qing Dynasty pottery green glazed Foo dogs or lions from circa
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Early Ningxia Dais Cover with Eight Lotus Flower Medallions
Located in Milan, IT
indication of age and reminds us of the shape of the large cartouche medallions like the on the lion-dog
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Collection of 18th Century Tibetan Bronze Snow Lions
Located in Norwalk, CT
An assembled collection of 10 Tibetan Bronze and a few Repousse 18th century Snow Lions
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Sculptures

Antique Pine Furniture Stands
Located in Millwood, VA
A rare and unusual finely carved pair of pine furniture stands. The beautifully aged carved lion
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Architectural Elements

Antique Pine Furniture Stands
Antique Pine Furniture Stands
H 6 in W 32 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Hand-Painted Tibetan Chests or Night Stands
Located in SOMIS, CA
three sides with lotus on tops and sides. Wonderful sacred animals include deer, lions, mammoth, tigers
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2010s Tibetan Furniture

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Wood

Sino Tibetan Gilt Bronze Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great early 19th century gilt bronze urn made in China / Tibet. Possible used to hold joss sticks
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Antique 19th Century Vases

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Small porcelain Foo dog, light blue color. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Bronze Tibetan Buddha
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a representation of the Shakyamuni Buddha who is the lion of the Sakya clan. He had
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Tibetan Buddha
Bronze Tibetan Buddha
H 23 in W 17 in D 13 in
Filigree Dragon or Foo Lion with Turquoise and Coral Cabochons
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 20th century Tibetan filigree brass foo lion or dragon statue decorated overall with
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Early 20th Century Pair of Alabaster Guardian Foo Dog Lions
Located in Cookeville, TN
An elegant pair of Tibetan guardian foo dogs made of alabaster. Their fierce grins will be a unique addition to your collection. The detailed carving on these are very nice!
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster

Antique Ningxia Temple Runner with Temple Lion Foo Dogs
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
. Two medallions, each depicting a Buddhist temple lion with her cub, are placed on a warm earthen red
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Hand-Painted Tibetan Peace Chest
Located in SOMIS, CA
animals and objects. Painted on the front feature the four heavenly animals: lion, dragon, deer and tigers
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20th Century Tibetan Furniture

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Wood

Hand-Painted Tibetan Peace Chest
Hand-Painted Tibetan Peace Chest
H 52.75 in W 31.5 in D 15 in
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Tibet Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Tibet lion you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Tibet lion for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and fabric. If you’re shopping for a Tibet lion, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Tibet lion — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available.

How Much is a Tibet Lion?

Prices for a Tibet lion start at $950 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $2,768.