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Antique Chinese Patinated Bronze Incense Burner Box wit Lion Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative solid bronze incense burner box with lid . circa 1970's can be used as a trinket box . Nice patina.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Chinese Red and Gilt Buddhistic Lions
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Regal pair of carved wooden Chinese red painted and gilt Buddhistic lions. Each lion is seated atop
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair Chinese Blue Foo Lion Dogs, circa Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Chinese porcelain blue foo lion dogs decorative objects with a dark turquoise blue glaze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Etched Brass Jardiniere with Lion Heads
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century Chinese Etched Brass Jardiniere with lion heads and measuring 14" in width, 11
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass
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
Chinese Rock Crystal Carving of a Lion, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
wooden base shown in pictures is included with this item; approximate measurements of carving only: 4in(L) x 2.5in(H) x 2.5in(D), approximate measurements of carving with wooden base...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
strip. Because traditional Chinese seating was not upholstered, fine textiles were draped across the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles
Materials
Silk
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lions of extraordinary quality and casting. Procured from an important New York Collection.
"Chinese
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$5,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Pair of charming polychrome ceramic Foo Dog / Lions in the Qing Style. Fantastic detail and a
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
A highly decorative pair of Chinese pottery Buddhist lions circa 1900.
Located in Central England, GB
An unusual pair of 19th century Chinese hand painted and richly glazed pottery seated Buddhist
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Old Chinese stone carved lion typeA /Early 20th century/Garden ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small but very presentable stone lion statue believed to have been made in China. It was
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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
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
Chinese style lion paw feet armchair, XIXth c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
background. Caned backrest and armrests. Lion paw feet. In the style of Japan, China. Napoleon III period
Category
Antique 1890s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
pair of Chinese egg, spinach glazed foo lions/dogs, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
1.6in(D) x 2.8in(W) x 5.8in(H) are the dimensions of the taller foo lion/dog; the paw of one lion
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
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 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
Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Lidded Jars w/ Lion Finales
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work with amazing details is presented on this pair of Chinese bronze cloisonné enameled
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent large Chinese bronze and cloisonné foo dog jardinière with Lion Mask Handles hails
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Biscuit Porcelain Foo Lions, mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful matched pair of recumbent Chinese Export porcelain foo lions or foo dogs
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Male and Female Buddhist Lions Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte male and female Buddhist lions in the style of the Kangxi period
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Glazed Terracotta Guardian Lion Roof Tile Figures
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of rare antique Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) Chinese terracota architectural roof
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Chinese Hand-Hammered Brass Planter with Lion Mask Ring Handles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking 19th century Chinese brass planter pot is a beautifully crafted example of
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass
Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic, Early 20th
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous antique foo lion dog sculpture in green glazed ceramic. This outstanding object was hand
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Chinese Lidded Altar Vase with Green Celadon Glaze and Guardian Lion Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
lion adorning the lid's top and tapering lines. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Chinese
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 Pair Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Buddhist Lion Joss Stick Holders
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique Chinese Kangxi porcelain famille verte Buddhist Lion joss stick holders
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese jadeite seal stone, standing at an impressive 8 inches on its stand, is a
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure
Located in Forney, TX
-crafted in China over 1000 years ago, the Song dynasty was a golden age of Chinese ceramics when art
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Large 19th Century Chinese Papier Mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large 19th century Chinese papier mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers. China, 1801-1900
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paint, Paper
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
10th - 12th Century, Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Lion Panel
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Antique Chinese pottery lion panel with stand.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
$1,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Gilt Foo Lion Handles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th-Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases with Gilt Foo Lion Handles
China, Qing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain
1970s Chinese Pair of Hand Carved White Marble Lions
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Chinese pair of hand carved white marble lions.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese late Qing dynasty early 20th century porcelain hat stand vase, reticulated with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal
Located in Lomita, CA
it. This is beautiful Chinese hardstone in the deepest rose or pink tone with gray areas. It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz
$383 Sale Price
34% Off
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
A decorative pair of carved gilt wood and lacquer Chinese Buddhist lions C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A very pleasing and beautifully hand carved pair of Chinese Buddhist lions left and right handed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
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
Pair of Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Urns with Lion Lid and Wood Stand
Located in Newmanstown, PA
A pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Urns with very fine painted detailed work on the urns. It has a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722
Located in Torino, IT
ease on a standing lion, wearing long flowing robes.
China, Kangxi Kingdom 1661-1722.
The carved and
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Lion and Figures
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of antique Chinese pottery brick tile with lion and figures.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
$1,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Chinese Bronze Pixiu Winged Lion Figure Feng Shui Mythical Beast Statue
Located in Forney, TX
striking scattered verdigris bluish green patina!
Well known in Chinese culture and feng shui to attract
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion
Dog, 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th Century
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Onyx
Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous Antique Chinese Foo Lion incense burners originally purchased in Bangkok, Thailand
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese
blanc-de-chine
Buddhist Lion
Joss Stick Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Chinese 'blanc-de-chine' 'Buddhist Lion' joss stick holders
probably Qing dynasty
Each
Category
20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
"Tiananmen Lion" by Ren Hui
By Ren Hui
Located in Chicago, IL
field, featured here, is called "Tiananmen Lion." The artist uses a pure and deliberate approach by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Solid Tiger Oak Curved Glass China Cabinet Carved Claw Feet Lion Heads MINT!
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Tiger Oak Curved Glass China Cabinet Carved Claw Feet Lion Heads MINT!
Category
20th Century American Empire Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
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- 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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