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17th-18th Century Chinese Sancai-Glazed Buddhist Lion-Shaped Incense Holder
Located in Paris, FR
The Buddhist lion seated on a round-shaped drum, with right paw raised, glazed in yellow, green and
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

17th-18th Century Chinese Sancai-Glazed Buddhist Lion-Shaped Incense Holder
17th-18th Century Chinese Sancai-Glazed Buddhist Lion-Shaped Incense Holder

17th-18th Century Chinese Sancai-Glazed Buddhist Lion-Shaped Incense Holder

$2,731
Pair of Chinese Carved Lion Sculptures in Spinach Jade on Lotus Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese carved spinach jade lions; each seated upon a rectangular double lotus pedestal
Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Carved Lion Sculptures in Spinach Jade on Lotus Pedestal
Pair of Chinese Carved Lion Sculptures in Spinach Jade on Lotus Pedestal

Pair of Chinese Carved Lion Sculptures in Spinach Jade on Lotus Pedestal

$375 / set
A Pair of large 19th Century stone Foo Lions from Southern China
Located in Westport, CT
Original pair of stone foo Lions once flanking the front entrance of a mansions in Southern China
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Marble

A Pair of large 19th Century stone Foo Lions from Southern China
A Pair of large 19th Century stone Foo Lions from Southern China

A Pair of large 19th Century stone Foo Lions from Southern China

$5,400 / set
Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Pair of stylised temple lions or Foo dogs on plinths. The wooden plinths are covered in flocked
Category

20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

$1,028
Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Foo lion sculptures of hand-carved and painted wood, c. 19th Century, possibly older. Condition
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century
Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century

Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century

$4,800
Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Reconstituted Amber Foo Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
These reconstituted amber hand-carved foo lions were originally purchased at Gump's in San
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Resin

Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Reconstituted Amber Foo Lions
Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Reconstituted Amber Foo Lions

Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Reconstituted Amber Foo Lions

$2,750 / set
Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering a pair of Guardian foo lions. This pair is heavy cast stone with intricate detail. Starts
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cast Stone

Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Stone Guardian Foo Lions

Stone Guardian Foo Lions

$1,295
Qing Dynasty Fu-Lion Plate
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Three fu-lions chasing each other amidst scrolling clouds form the central design motif of this
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Fu-Lion Plate
Qing Dynasty Fu-Lion Plate

Qing Dynasty Fu-Lion Plate

$900 / set
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
Located in Berwickshire, GB
A very rare 18th century Chinese patinated bronze censer formed as a foo dog, or lion dog, the
Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

$4,112
Asian metal sculpture representing Foo Lion
Located in Brussels, BE
Asian metal sculpture representing Foo Lion. Some restoration to the metal on the bottom
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Asian metal sculpture representing Foo Lion
Asian metal sculpture representing Foo Lion

Asian metal sculpture representing Foo Lion

$700
Guardian Lion Sculpture, Red, Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in Florence, IT
Limited series sculpture of a guardian lion with a sphere in red and gold enamel, representing the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Guardian Lion Sculpture, Red, Limited Edition
Guardian Lion Sculpture, Red, Limited Edition

Guardian Lion Sculpture, Red, Limited Edition

$25,535 / item
Lion in Faience of Nevers, France, 17th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Lion in faience of Nevers, France with blue decoration. Middle or second part of 17th century
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century French Chinese Export Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Lion in Faience of Nevers, France, 17th Century
Lion in Faience of Nevers, France, 17th Century

Lion in Faience of Nevers, France, 17th Century

$11,283
Temple Lion Doorkeeper - Kiautschou Tsingtao, Early 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
from the former german colony brought to berlin in 1912 as a souvenir this temple lion is a symbol
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Empire Sculptures

Temple Lion Doorkeeper - Kiautschou Tsingtao, Early 19th Century
Temple Lion Doorkeeper - Kiautschou Tsingtao, Early 19th Century

Temple Lion Doorkeeper - Kiautschou Tsingtao, Early 19th Century

$740
17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion
Located in SOMIS, CA
This adorable granite foo dog is caught in the moment with its toothy grin. Completely original. Hand carved from solid granite. Foo dog is believed to protect family wealth. Such a ...
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite, Stone

17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion
17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion

17th Century Granite Stone Grinning Foo Dog Lion

$1,500
Plant Stand Side Table Lion Claw Bronzes Dragon Chinoiserie Baroque Mahogany
Located in Ettlingen, DE
Medaillons of bronzes of lions heads Sculpted Chinese symbols Stable, ready to use.   
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Plant Stand Side Table Lion Claw Bronzes Dragon Chinoiserie Baroque Mahogany
Plant Stand Side Table Lion Claw Bronzes Dragon Chinoiserie Baroque Mahogany

Plant Stand Side Table Lion Claw Bronzes Dragon Chinoiserie Baroque Mahogany

$1,187
Pair of Large Chinese Vases
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Details of Chinese guardian lions on enamel jars with lids atop pedestals. 18 x 33 in. $2,450 for
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Large Chinese Vases
Pair of Large Chinese Vases

Pair of Large Chinese Vases

$2,450 / set
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Spruce

Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs

Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs

$3,600 / set
1980 s Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Pine

1980 s Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
1980 s Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

1980 s Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table

$895
19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops
Located in SOMIS, CA
A pair of very rare 19th century He Tian jade chops featuring carved foo dog lions. The He Tian
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Stone

19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops
19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops

19th Century Pair of He Tian Rice Texture Jade Foo Dog Lion Chops

$2,500 / set
Modern Credenza Hand-Cut Walnut Chevron Detail Lion Head Hardware, Black Case
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
walnut chevron detail and matte black lacquer case finish with lion head hardware. Dimensions: 84" W x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Modern Credenza Hand-Cut Walnut Chevron Detail Lion Head Hardware, Black Case
Modern Credenza Hand-Cut Walnut Chevron Detail Lion Head Hardware, Black Case

Modern Credenza Hand-Cut Walnut Chevron Detail Lion Head Hardware, Black Case

$2,995 / item
Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Pair of foo dogs, beautifully carved and delicately gilded. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are
Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940
Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

$2,969
Good Pair of Chinese Export Silver Salts in the Regency Taste
Located in New York, NY
, the letter W the maker’s mark for Wongshing, 15 Old China Street, Canton and the lion passant. Each
Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Tableware

Materials

Silver

Good Pair of Chinese Export Silver Salts in the Regency Taste
Good Pair of Chinese Export Silver Salts in the Regency Taste

Good Pair of Chinese Export Silver Salts in the Regency Taste

$3,000 / set
Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
are Guardian lions in early Chinese culture and are still used today always in pairs.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

$12,269
Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dynasty (618-906 A.D.). While lions are not native to China, works of art with lion imagery from other
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty
Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty

Chinese Pair of Polychromed Stone Fu Dogs from the Ming Dynasty

$54,835 / set
Contemporary Chinoiserie Temple Jar With Floral Motif
Located in Alpharetta, GA
is shaped by bold curves and is topped with a lid, adorned with blue lion figurine. Traditional
Category

2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Chinoiserie Temple Jar With Floral Motif
Contemporary Chinoiserie Temple Jar With Floral Motif

Contemporary Chinoiserie Temple Jar With Floral Motif

$525
Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
shishi, and are the Japanese interpretation of the noble Chinese foo dog or guardian lion protectors
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915
Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915

Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Censer with Komainu Figure Lid, c. 1915

$2,100
Japanese Shōwa Era Imari Extra-Large Lidded Temple Jar on Wood Stand, c. 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
derived from Chinese guardian lions—that resembles a cross between a lion and a dog. Shisa are wards
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Japanese Shōwa Era Imari Extra-Large Lidded Temple Jar on Wood Stand, c. 1940
Japanese Shōwa Era Imari Extra-Large Lidded Temple Jar on Wood Stand, c. 1940

Japanese Shōwa Era Imari Extra-Large Lidded Temple Jar on Wood Stand, c. 1940

$1,400
Fo s Dogs Pair of Hand Decorated Ceramics 900, Antiques
Located in Foggia, FG
Measurements: Cm 15 H x cm 6 base History: They are actually lions. In China, their country of origin, they
Category

Antique Early 1900s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Fo s Dogs Pair of Hand Decorated Ceramics 900, Antiques
Fo s Dogs Pair of Hand Decorated Ceramics 900, Antiques

Fo s Dogs Pair of Hand Decorated Ceramics 900, Antiques

$475
Antique Hand Beaten Brass Vessel, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
the tao-tie beast but there is further relevance in the Chinese culture regarding Lions. The foo lion
Category

Vintage 1930s Indonesian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Beaten Brass Vessel, circa 1930
Antique Hand Beaten Brass Vessel, circa 1930

Antique Hand Beaten Brass Vessel, circa 1930

$1,350
Rectangular Blue and White Porcelain Vase and Cover
Located in Florence, IT
Hand Painted Blue and White Porcelain Vase and Cover with a Fo-Lion Finial, depicting Chinese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Qing Ceramics

Rectangular Blue and White Porcelain Vase and Cover

Rectangular Blue and White Porcelain Vase and Cover

$160
20th Century Meiji Era Kutani ware Komainu
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
features refined decorative enamelling and gilding. Komainu have a strong resemblance to Chinese Guardian
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

20th Century Meiji Era Kutani ware Komainu
20th Century Meiji Era Kutani ware Komainu

20th Century Meiji Era Kutani ware Komainu

$6,500 / set
19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand-forged in Bronze, these ornate yet subtle candle-stands, sets the stage for Chinese Imperial
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands
19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands

19th Century Tibetan Foo Dog Candle-stands

$2,100 / set
Pair of Chinese Lion Dogs
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of important Chinese lion dogs made in the Jiaqing reign, circa 1800. The bodies have a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Chinese Lion Dogs
Pair of Chinese Lion Dogs

Pair of Chinese Lion Dogs

$7,800
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue This adorable dog statue would
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue

$899
19th Century Pair of Chinese Lions on Bronze Doré Base
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an elegant pair of beautifully hand-painted Chinese lions complemented by a bud vase, both
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Chinese Lions on Bronze Doré Base
19th Century Pair of Chinese Lions on Bronze Doré Base

19th Century Pair of Chinese Lions on Bronze Doré Base

$1,800 / set
Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
been treasured in a Qing dynasty home or temple in China’s Shanxi province. The origin date of these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms
Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms

Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms

$2,280
Petite Chinese Lion Protector Jar, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
of a mythical fu lion. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, fu lions are believed to be benevolent
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Chinese Lion Protector Jar, c. 1920
Petite Chinese Lion Protector Jar, c. 1920

Petite Chinese Lion Protector Jar, c. 1920

$248
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bronzed and stamped Chinese guardian lions or Imperial guardian lions often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps

Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps

$2,056 / set
A Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Lions Dogs
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of fierce and commanding 19th century Chinese export stoneware figures of lion dogs on a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

A Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Lions Dogs
A Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Lions Dogs

A Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Lions Dogs

$7,000
Exceptional Pair of Marble Lions from China with great, old patina, Ming Period
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Pair of Chinese Lions,Mythological Figures, Good old great patina, and beautiful beige
Category

Antique 1680s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Statuary Marble

Exceptional Pair of Marble Lions from China with great, old patina, Ming Period
Exceptional Pair of Marble Lions from China with great, old patina, Ming Period

Exceptional Pair of Marble Lions from China with great, old patina, Ming Period

$10,095 / set
Lion Cubs Vintage Chinese Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Chinese Peking rug with 2 playful baby lions in a scenic background. The wool on
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Expressionist Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lion Cubs Vintage Chinese Pictorial Rug
Lion Cubs Vintage Chinese Pictorial Rug

Lion Cubs Vintage Chinese Pictorial Rug

$7,500
Pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of mid-century Chinese lions. These rare foo dogs have great detail throughout with
Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese Foo Dogs

$1,200
Antique Square Chinese Rug with a Floral Motif and Lion Symbols, Early 1900 s
Located in New York, NY
Crafted around 1900, this 3x3 rectangular Chinese rug breathes new life into the traditional
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Square Chinese Rug with a Floral Motif and Lion Symbols, Early 1900 s
Antique Square Chinese Rug with a Floral Motif and Lion Symbols, Early 1900 s

Antique Square Chinese Rug with a Floral Motif and Lion Symbols, Early 1900 s

$2,250
A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements
Located in Austin, TX
A nicely weathered pair of Japanese shishi lions. Similar to Chinese foo dogs or foo lions, these
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Architectural Elements

A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements
A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements

A Pair of Japanese Shishi Lion Architectural Elements

$4,200
A Fine Antique Chinese Silver Gilt Filigree Enamel Footed and Lidded Vessel
Located in London, GB
dragon all raised on a three legs decorated with heads of a chinese lion dog. Genuine turquoise finial
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

A Fine Antique Chinese Silver Gilt Filigree Enamel Footed and Lidded Vessel
A Fine Antique Chinese Silver Gilt Filigree Enamel Footed and Lidded Vessel

A Fine Antique Chinese Silver Gilt Filigree Enamel Footed and Lidded Vessel

$3,701
A Pair of Carved Red Lacquer Two Panel Screens
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
pavilions within walled compounds shaded by pines and maples, above a lower panel with Chinese lions
Category

Antique 19th Century Screens and Room Dividers

A Pair of Carved Red Lacquer Two Panel Screens
A Pair of Carved Red Lacquer Two Panel Screens

A Pair of Carved Red Lacquer Two Panel Screens

$61,100
Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures
By Gold China
Located in Madrid, ES
Foo lions Pair of monumental blued bronze Khmer-style guardian sculptures, 20th century. On
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures
Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures

Foo Lions Pair of Monumental Blued Bronze Khmer-Style Guardian Sculptures

$6,175
Chinese Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
lions are 19” x 31” x 48”. The bases measure 22” x 34” x 48”. tall The bases are not connected to the
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Guardian Lions
Chinese Guardian Lions

Chinese Guardian Lions

$180,000
"Qilin Mountain" Black and White Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
calls to our minds the auspicious qilin, a mythical Chinese lion dog dragon creature thought to bring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

"Qilin Mountain" Black and White Meditation Stone
"Qilin Mountain" Black and White Meditation Stone

"Qilin Mountain" Black and White Meditation Stone

$1,380
Pair Chinese Foo Lion Figures
Located in New York, NY
Our pair of bronze guardian lions, or shi, are exceptional examples of late Qing dynasty design
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair Chinese Foo Lion Figures
Pair Chinese Foo Lion Figures

Pair Chinese Foo Lion Figures

$17,500
Midcentury Chinese Wicker Lion Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical midcentury Chinese wicker, fierce lion caught in mid roar from the famed Shanghai
Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wicker

Midcentury Chinese Wicker Lion Box
Midcentury Chinese Wicker Lion Box

Midcentury Chinese Wicker Lion Box

$1,395
Pair of Chinese Fu-Lions Statues
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive Chinese ceramic Fu-lion statues, with very good feature impressions 20th century.. H. 41
Category

20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Fu-Lions Statues
Pair of Chinese Fu-Lions Statues

Pair of Chinese Fu-Lions Statues

$4,800
Chinese Blue and White Lion Peony Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Lion Peony Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Lion Peony Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Lion Peony Headrest

$280
Chinese Blue and White Lion Peony Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Lion Peony Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Lion Peony Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Lion Peony Headrest

$268
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

$280
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 Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

$7,800
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

$288
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Chinese Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Chinese lions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, ceramic and metal. Find 177 antique and vintage Chinese lions at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Chinese lions have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese lions are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Chinese lions have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Modshop and Ren Hui are consistently popular.

How Much are Chinese Lions?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $128 on the low end and $180,000 highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Lions
  • What are Chinese guardian lions called?
    1 Answer
    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.

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