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Chinese Resting Ox Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese zodiac sign under which the baby was born. Plan ahead for a great gift, the next Year of the Ox is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Brown Lacquered Doors with a Red and Gilt Chinese Decor, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a red and gilt flamed Asian lion putting its paw on a globe – probably representing the male Chinese
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Petite Chinese Fu Dog 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 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carv...
Materials
Limestone
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
conditions
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
guardian protects the home from malevolent spirits and misfortune.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian with Rider
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardian of the home. Also known as a lion or shizi, the mythical dog is thought to offer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carv...
Materials
Limestone
Chinese "Winged Guardian" Lingbi Scholar
s Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Known as gongshi, or scholars' rocks, lingbi stones such as this were fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed as sources of beauty and creative inspiration. Meditating on the sto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they a...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and yang, the dual forces of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
$780 / set
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
companions and benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and yang, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export More Desk Accessories
Materials
Limestone
$880 / set
Pair Chinese Sancai Glazed Stoneware Guardian Foo Lions, 1960s, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fun and ferocious pair of Chinese sancai glazed guardian lions, mid 20th century, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and yang, and they sit in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$880 / set
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and yang, the dual forces of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$680 / set
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and yang, the dual forces of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$680 / set
Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
powerfully symbolic. Foo dogs are actually lions and also known as Chinese guardian lions. Foo dogs are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 20th century Chinese carved wood guardian lions, sometimes called foo dogs in the west
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,500 / set
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
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians with Riders
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and yang, the dual forces of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
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
A Magestic Pair of Chinese Qilns (Temple Guardians)
Located in Bellport, NY
of the Eight Immortals.They were used as door Guardians and also doubled as standard bearers as shown
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Song Dynasty, a Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Tomb Guardian Panels
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Chinese pottery tomb guardian panels.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
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
Tang Tomb Guardian, Certified
Located in Sofia, BG
Tang Tomb Guardian always appear in Pairs. They Are animals with humanoid faces.Traces of red
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
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
Petite Stone Fu Dog 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
Petite Stone Fu Dog 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
Petite Stone Fu Dog 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 Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
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
Terracotta Guardian, San Cai Figurative Sculpture
Located in Somis, CA
This is a very unique piece that depicts a protecting guardian. He is purposely designed to have
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow
Located in MEAUX, FR
delicate decoration of Foo Dogs playing with a ball. These mythical creatures, often called “Chinese
Category
2010s Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
An Antique Statue of a Buddhist Guardian
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive copper alloy sculpture from China depicting 'King of the West" (廣目天王), one
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
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
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
17th Century Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Stone Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Stone lions have been used by the Chinese as guardians against bad elements since the Han dynasty
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
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
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 19th-20th Century Chinese Silver Enamelled Foo Lions Marked on
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese temple lions. Foo (Fu) means prosperity and good fortune in Chinese. These guardian dogs, also
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Figures of Guan Yin and Lion
Located in Queens, NY
power and strength, and is often used as a guardian figure in Chinese mythology.
The combination of
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Monumental Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Figures of Guan Yin and Lion
Located in Long Island City, NY
power and strength, and is often used as a guardian figure in Chinese mythology.
The combination of
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 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
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Questions About Chinese Guardian
- 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.