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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Questions About Chinese Lions
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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.