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Pair of Massive Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Guardian Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair of massive Chinese cloisonné enamel guardian lions; each parcel-gilt and finely detailed with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage Chinese Komainu Guardian Lion Foo Dog Blue 19cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage glazed ceramic Komainu statue with a crackle effect, Guardian Lion, or better known as a
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These tall bronze Fu lions once guarded the entrance to a grand Chinese home. Also known as shizi
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Antique Guardian Lion Figure, Chinese, Bronze Ornament, Buddhist Icon, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique guardian lion figure. A Chinese, bronze Buddhist icon ornament, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Green Ceramic Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions
Located in Guaynabo, PR
These are two medium size and heavy ceramic Chinese sculptures of foo dogs that are playing with a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
headrest features a guardian lion in pursuit of an embroidered ball, a symbol of love and loyalty. A
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion
Located in Chicago, IL
headrest features a guardian lion in pursuit of an embroidered ball, a symbol of love and loyalty. A
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Oversized Vintage Chinese Cast Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized vintage Chinese cast bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog proudly balancing both hands atop an
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
This guardian lion or foo dog is carved from a tree root. The root's gnarled, twisted form is put
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Monumental Granite Buddhist Imperial Guardian Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
guardian lions was traditionally reserved for wealthy and elite families. A traditional symbol of a
Category
Chinese Statues
Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions from the 16-17th century. Very detailed.
The
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues
Materials
Lava
China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large sculpture of a marble lion, foo dog, or guardian, 19" high.
History:
Placing
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chinese Covered Altar Vases with Lavender Patina and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese covered altar vases with lavender patina and guardian lions. Created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pair of Important Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi in ceramic with cracked white enamel
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
PAIR JAPANESE LACQUERED SHISHI LION TEMPLE GUARDIANS
Located in Stamford, CT
guardians. See below.
Shishi (or Jishi) is translated as "lion” but it can also refer to a dog with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Stools
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of years to develop this look and feel
Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Located in Bristol, GB
attention to detail throughout.
Depicting one male and one female guardian lion. The male holding a ball
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
China Pair Large Antique Hand-Carved Guardian Lions Dogs for Garden or Home
Located in South Burlington, VT
China- a nice pair of large antique hand-carved stone foo dog guardian lions carved about 100 years
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
.
The form of the traditional Chinese guardian lions became standardized during the Ming dynasty to
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow
Located in MEAUX, FR
guardian lions,” symbolize protection, prosperity, and happiness. Their playful depiction with a ball
Category
2010s Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs
Located in Lincoln, GB
with black-painted Chinese Foo Dog (guardian lion) motifs on opposing sides. These mythical creatures
Category
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone.
Perfect for
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
such are a common representation of the lion in imperial China, serving as guardians and used for
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Stone Temple Lion Sculptures
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese carved stone guardian lions (foo dogs).
Originates from Shanxi Province, 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Asian Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
A Chinese Marble Butterfly-Shaped Marble Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese cultural scenery and guardian lions. Our eyes are drawn to the carved spandrels that decorate the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog
Located in Prato, Tuscany
called Chinese lions, guardian dogs or stone dogs of the temple. The Dog occupies the eleventh position
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Pedestals in Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Foo (alternatively 'Fu') Dog statues, the western name for Chinese Imperial Guardian
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Two Chinese Guardian Lions in Bronze, Iron, Early 20th Century
Located in Lomita, CA
Two Asiatic Lions -- foo dogs protect the premises in an assembled pair. The smaller female lion
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions Wood Carvings from a Temple Wall
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 18th or 19th century Chinese wooden carvings from a temple wall, depicting guardian lions
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Pair of Stone Guardian Foo Dogs/Guardian Lions from 18th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An 18th century pair of Chinese stone foo dogs/guardian lions on square bases. This rare pair of
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Granite Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of antique granite Chinese Foo Dogs. Also known as Chinese "Guardian lions," foo
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Japonisme Statues
Materials
Granite
Fine Antique Bronze Foo Lion / Dog, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
.
Chinese guardian lions, or Foo Dogs, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, thought to protect
Category
Vintage 1920s Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Large Antique Chinese Stoneware Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
Background of Chinese Temple Lions:
Chinese guardian lions are a traditional Chinese ornament.
The concept
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
mythical creatures, also referred to as Chinese Guardian Lions or Imperial Guardian Lions, are not only
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") statues are frequently seen in Chinese architecture, and
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Chinese Metal Cooper Foo Dog Bookends, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
Eastern culture blends with timeless style in this unique set of heavy-weight cooper Chinese guardian
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chippendale Bookends
Materials
Copper
Blue and White Delft Large Lidded Baluster Vase
By Delft
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, dish-shaped lid is topped with a hand-painted 'foo dog', or Imperial Chinese guardian lion, and four
Category
20th Century Dutch Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Petite Fu Lion Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardian of the home. Known as shizi, the mythical dog is thought to offer protection from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Petite Fu Lion Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardian of the home. Known as shizi, the mythical dog is thought to offer protection from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Turquoise and Green Glaze Ceramic Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs, a Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Chinese Guardian Lions, often erroneously called Foo Dogs in English, and the original source of these is
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of Chinese molded stone guardian foo lions or foo dogs. Each with expressive faces
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Guardian Lion, late 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese sancai glazed tilework celestial guardian lion, late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Ancient Chinese Tang Marble Lion Guardian, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China a fine hand-carved standing figure of a foo dog lion guardian, marble, Tang Dynasty, (618-907
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Marble
Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Blanket Chest with Hand Painted Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
décor and hand painted guardian lions. Born in China during the 19th century, this elegant wooden box
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Chinese Delft Tea Pot 19th Century with Temple Guardian Lions Motif
Located in New York, NY
decorated with stylized wave and cloud motifs, and traditional Chinese temple guardian lions. It features
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Delft and Faience
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chinese, 1970s Modern Art Carved Lacquer Panel with Gold Leaf Guardian Lion
Located in Yonkers, NY
typically Chinese stylized mythical guardian lion with gold leaf. The lion is lightly carved into the wood
Category
20th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chinese Vintage Metal Cloisonné Foo Dog Guardian Lion with Teal and Golden Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage metal cloisonné foo dog guardian lion sculpture from the mid 20th century. We
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Chinese Vintage Metal Cloisonné Foo Dog Guardian Lion with Teal and Golden Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage metal cloisonné Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture from the mid 20th century. We
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese 1920s White and Blue Porcelain Lidded Vases with Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Chinese white and blue porcelain lidded vases from the early 20th century, with guardian
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
of the traditional Chinese guardian lions became standardized during the Ming dynasty to feature a
Category
Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
East Asian Style Wooden Display Cabinet with Gilt Bronze Mounts
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in London, GB
(Chinese guardian lion).
Below, the cabinet body has been divided into four compartments. The top left
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dog Lion Statue
Located in Yonkers, NY
guardians are lions, which were believed to have powerful mythic, protective benefits and often sat outside
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
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Imperial Lions:
Chinese or Imperial guardian lions, also known as lion dogs or foo dogs in English, are a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta
Qing Dinasty Pair of Chinese Vases with Lid
Located in Prato, Tuscany
the Shih Tzu breed, from which they are called "Fo dogs". They are also called Chinese lions, guardian
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Early 20th Century Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Dragons
Located in Atlanta, GA
lion, this Chinese export early 20th century blue and white porcelain vase will bring an undeniable
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Traditional Chinese Vases with Lid and Cobalt Blue Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Chinese lions, guardian dogs, or temple stone dogs. The Dog occupies the 11th position in the Chinese
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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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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