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19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chinese guardian lions in original condition. The lions are made from wood and were handmade
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this stunning pair of statues representing Chinese guardian lions, also known
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi are symbolic,
protective figures that
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty home in China’s Shanxi province. One has a pearl under its foot, and the other has a lion
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$13,880 / set
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage pair of glazed ceramic Komainu figurines with a crackle effect, Guardian Lions, better
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions
Located in Essex, MA
Brightly painted with a male and female foo dog or Buddhistic lion one holding a ball for the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Limestone
$5,070
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Chinese guardian
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
the lion in imperial China. Chinese guardian lions are sometimes referred to in English as shishi
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, but the
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$5,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Urns with Lids
Located in Wainscott, NY
the lid is most often a Chinese guardian lion (shi / "foo dog" ), a stylized mythical beast.
These
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Urns
Materials
Bronze
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers
Located in Norwood, NJ
from the open mouths when in use.
Chinese guardian lions. Lions have long been associated with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Located in Paris, FR
patina. Each oil lamp rests on four legs toppd by a Foo dog. Foo Dogs or Chinese guardian lions are a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of Chinese Guardian lions, also known as Food Dogs, beautifully rendered in a rich
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends
Materials
Resin
A pair of 1960s Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Chinese Pho Dogs
Located in Catania, Sicilia
popular color in mid-20th century decorative arts, is in perfect condition.
The: Chinese guardian lion
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
called foo dogs or fu dogs.
Foo dogs were originally displayed outdoors. These Chinese guardian lions
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$3,200 / set
Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Urns on Columns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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Originating in China, foo dogs resemble Chinese guardian lions, representing prosperity, success, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Urns
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Carved Wood Foo Dog Decorative Cigar, Cigarette or 420 Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Chinese Foo Dog Cigar, cigarette, 420 Ashtray, or Incense Burner - Chinese Guardian Lion.
A
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ashtrays
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1970s blue ceramic foo dog lamps vintage chinese
Located in Nicolosi, IT
lamps features a striking design inspired by the legendary Chinese guardian lions, symbolizing
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
Located in Lomita, CA
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The lid of the jar features a foo dog, also known as a "Chinese guardian lion" or "lion of Buddha
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$2,339 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$2,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Soapstone Guardian Lion, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese soapstone guardian lion, 19th century.
5 ½ inches wide by 2 ½ inches deep by 4 ½ inches
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they are made from
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$16,900 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues
Materials
Stone
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$1,200 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Déco German Painted Porcelain Foo Dog Perfume Lamp/Incense Burner by Aerozon
By Aerozon
Located in North Miami, FL
Chinoiserie motifs popularized in German Art Déco. Molded as a chinese guardian lion (or 'foo dog') with head
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
modern take on the traditional Chinese guardian lion, each statue boasts a dramatic two-tone glaze
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware
$2,250 / set
A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
jade green lappets centred by gilt shisa (the Japanese variant of Chinese guardian lions), the central
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of limestone fu lion-dogs once protected a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$13,880 / set
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
guarded the entrance to one of provincial China's grand homes. One peers up and the other down, both
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions
Located in Lomita, CA
hand-carved rose quartz foo dogs (also known as guardian lions) exudes protective strength and artistry
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Quartz
20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions
Located in Point Richmond, CA
finish over their natural color, but they can be repainted any color. While they represent guardian lions
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Statues
Materials
Iron
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of intricately carved limestone fu lions once protected the entry of a grand courtyard
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$2,065 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Glazed Terracotta Guardian Lion Roof Tile Figures
Located in Forney, TX
Guardian Lion / Foo Dog, in a deep rich dark green glaze, pewter silver-tone and heavily weathered patina
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings. Born
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Lidded Altar Vase with Green Celadon Glaze and Guardian Lion Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese altar lidded vase from the mid 20th century with green celadon glaze, guardian
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues
Materials
Stone
Pair Monumental Polychrome Terracotta Buddhist Guardian Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental Chinese polychrome glazed terracotta guardian lions each measuring 39 1/2 by 21
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Located in New York, NY
rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompanying pup, climbing
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Jade
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with gilded bat, guardian lions and cloud motifs
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Pair of vintage Chinese pewter guardian lions, in fierce sitting pose, with copper accents for
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of vintage guardian lions, traditionally known as Foo Dogs, is a vibrant example
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
emphasizes the authority of the king. Guardian lions such as these were known to flank the entryways of Khmer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
$8,800 / set
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
A Pair Of Rare And Fine Ceramic San-cai Guardian Lions
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair rare and fine ceramic with san-cai guardian lions, lively modeled with intricate details
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$3,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood daybed from the 19th century, with carved foo dog guardian
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Bamboo, Elm
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues
Materials
Stone
19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Panel with Cloud Motifs and Guardian Lion
Located in Yonkers, NY
motifs and guardian lion. Hand-carved during the 19th century, this Qing dynasty wooden architectural
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilded Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with gilded bat, guardian lions and cloud motifs. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking and substantial pair of early 20th century Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions, cast in solid
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Statues
Materials
Concrete
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners.
Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Located in London, by appointment only
guardian Lions, are a traditional Chinese palatial architectural ornament, but the origins lie deep in much
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$1,333 Sale Price
50% Off
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Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese guardian lion available at 1stDibs. A Chinese guardian lion — often made from ceramic, stone and wood — can elevate any home. There are 184 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese guardian lion you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese guardian lion — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese guardian lion made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese guardian lion that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aerozon, Delft and Gold China produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Chinese Guardian Lion?
The average selling price for a Chinese guardian lion at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $375,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Guardian Lion
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese guardian lions are called shishi or stone lions. In English, they are colloquially referred to as lion dogs or foo dogs. Shishi are typically made out of stone. On 1stDibs, find your own stone lions from top sellers around the world.
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