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Chinese Vase Lion

Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This porcelain vase from the early 20th-century is sculpted to a classic phoenix-tail silhouette
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Large Crackled Porcelain Planter w Lion Heads
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Chinese Wing Dynasty Large crackled porcelain planter. Decorated with lion heads as handles
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Planters, Cachepots and ...

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Porcelain

Pair of Famille Verte Lidded Vases with Butterflies and Lion Finials, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This decorative pair of Chinese famille verte porcelain vases dates to circa 1920 and exemplifies
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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

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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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Urns

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Porcelain

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Pair Chinese 5 Lions Famille Rose Vases
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair Chinese 5 Lions Famille Rose Vases 19th Century, marked on the bases.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Iron

Chinese Lidded Altar Vase with Green Celadon Glaze and Guardian Lion Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese altar lidded vase from the mid 20th century with green celadon glaze, guardian
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Recent Sales

Pair of Chinese Blue Decorated Lion Temple Jars
Located in Stamford, CT
jar features Buddhist style lion finials. The bodies of the jars are applied with lion's head motifs
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20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Buddhistic Lion Supporting a Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese carved jade figure of a buddhistic lion supporting a vase, late Qing Dynasty. The high
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Jade

Pair of Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vases, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
These porcelain vases from the early 20th-century are sculpted to a classic phoenix-tail silhouette
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Black Vases with Lions Head Sides, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair of black (dirty) vases. All-over textural horizontal lines and lions
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

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Terracotta

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Burgundy Color Ceramic Vase.
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Burgundy Color Ceramic Vase With Lion Head Handles.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

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Ceramic

Chinese Burgundy Color Ceramic Vase.
H 16.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Monumental Blue and White Lion Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
vases painted with Fu Dogs (Lions) amidst clouds and Pearls of Wisdom. Pagoda Red Collection
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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Jar with Mythical Fu Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
mythical fu lion cubs playing with a brocade ball, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Porcelain

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Buddhist Lions Figure Famille Verte 19th Century
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique pair Chinese porcelain famille verte Buddhist lions. Matched pair, one with globe, one with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Garniture

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Porcelain

French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Jardiniere w/ Lions Heads
Located in New York, NY
A Massive French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Jardiniere/Planter/Centerpiece
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Monumental Blue and White Ginger Jars with Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 20th century Chinese monumental blue and white underglazed porcelain painted with
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20th Century Chinese Vases

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Porcelain

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Late 19th Century Blue and White Chinese Vases as Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century blue and white Chinese vases, with foliate designs ad lion mask and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rosefamily Jaune Blue Pink Green Ceramic Vase With Lid
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Chinese ceramic vase with a foo lion lid. On a marvelous yellow, hand painted
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Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty lacquerware vases or urns featuring foo dog or
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Lacquer

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

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Porcelain

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Located in Somis, CA
free of decorations, flanked by a pair of foo dog lions with ferocious expression. The cover is pierced
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large Heavy Chinese Spinach Jade Foo Lion Covered Vase
Located in Norton, MA
A large and heavy Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vase having a figural foo
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Jade

Large Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Ceramic Vases
Located in New York, NY
This large pair of Chinese ceramic baluster form vases with lion masks and rings at the shoulders
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20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Blanc De Chine Vase
Located in So. Egremont, MA
A beautiful Chinese blanc de Chine vase with lions head handles decorated in relief on front
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Vases

Blanc De Chine Vase
Blanc De Chine Vase
H 13.75 in Dm 5 in
Pair of Kuang Hsu period Hand Painted Foo Lion vases, China C.1875
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of small glazed vessels with hand painted foo lions on the front from Kuang Hsu period China c
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

A Pair Canton Vases with Lions in Relief 19th Century
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
porcelain polychrome with flowers , birds and two heraldic lions .
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Vases
Located in Sarasota, FL
Large pair of Chinese Rose Medallion vases. Gilt lion handles with dragons surround. Rose Medallion
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Canton Baluster Vases Converted to Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair Chinese Canton Baluster Vases with gilded lion handles and lizard mounts, the decorated panels
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, Chinese Single Large Canton Vase with Lion Handles
Located in London, GB
19th century, Chinese single large canton vase with lion handles. Measures: H 89 cm W 37 cm
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century White Baluster Crackleware Vase with brown glazed lion masks
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century vase of baluster form, having applied brown glazed lion masks upon a white
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases

Small Pair of Antique Chinese Famille Verte Vases and Covers with Lion Dogs
Located in London, GB
A small pair of antique Chinese famille verte vases and covers decorated with green lion dog knops
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Delft Blue and White Monumental Baluster Vase, Hand-Painted, 1950s Dutch
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Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This tall Delft Blue vase is a striking example of mid-century Velsen hand-painted earthenware, executed in a refined baluster silhouette that flares gently at the neck and foot whil...
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Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, Spain 1950s
Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, Spain 1950s
$2,240 Sale Price
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H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 1.58 in
Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique Japanese Porcelain Meji Period Imari Vases Arita, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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Chrome Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1930s
$1,489
H 67.72 in W 37.41 in D 14.18 in
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Chinese Vase Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese vase lion you’re looking for. Each Chinese vase lion for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese vase lion you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese vase lion — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese vase lion is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Chinese Vase Lion?

Prices for a Chinese vase lion start at $650 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $2,503.
Questions About Chinese Vase Lion
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese vase with a dragon typically means good fortune and prosperity. Throughout East Asia, the dragon is a symbol of luck. In China, the mythical beast is a common motif used in the designs of pottery, furniture and art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese vases.