Japanese Temple Guardians
Japanese Edo Warrior Print – Temple Guardian with Halberd, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
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Japanese Edo Warrior Print – Temple Guardian with Halberd, c.1850
Description:
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Prints
Materials
Paper
Large Ceramic Foo Dogs:
Faceless Guardian Dogs
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Glaze
$4,750
H 23.38 in W 9 in D 19.25 in
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PAIR JAPANESE LACQUERED SHISHI LION TEMPLE GUARDIANS
Located in Stamford, CT
the gates of Japanese Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. The Shishi are traditionally depicted in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Stools
Large Ceramic sculpture:
Faceless Guardian Dogs
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Glaze
Antique 19thC Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Imari Lidded Ginger Jar Vase 1890
Located in Portland, OR
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The dome topped lid decorated with a Komainu finial (Japanese lion-dog temple guardian). The ovoid
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Hand Painted Ceramic Guardian Dragon Temple Shrine Koro Incense Burner
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly unique and unusual Japanese hand-painted polychrome ceramic temple shishi dragon. This
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20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 12.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs
Located in Studio City, CA
workmanship and detail are clearly masterly. The carvings are most likely from a Japanese temple interior
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 9 in W 19 in D 9 in
Guardian Dogs
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze, Terracotta
Guardian Dogs
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze, Terracotta
Foo Dogs (Lying down)
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta, Glaze
Japanese Temple Guardian
Located in Round Top, TX
A 19th century Japanese terra cotta roof ornament depicting a temple guardian, intended to keep
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972.
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Materials
Animal Skin
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
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Soave Sculptural Contemporary Chair by Piegatto
Located in Guatemala, GU
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Materials
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$38,000 / set
H 13 in W 6 in D 9.5 in
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Late 1600s
, Japanese Edo Period 12-Panel Folding Screen Painted
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A pair of 17th Century (Late 1600s) Japanese Edo screens made of 12-panels. This folding silk screen is painted on a gold leaf background. It has a silk border and lacquered-wood fra...
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Materials
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H 68.5 in W 292 in D 0.75 in
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1970 Sergio Mazza for Artemide Toga Stacking Outdoor Lounge Chairs White 4 Avail
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Materials
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H 21.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 in
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Materials
Bronze
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Japanese Temple Guardians For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of Japanese temple guardians is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese temple guardians — often made from metal, bronze and paper — can elevate any home. There are 25 antique and vintage Japanese temple guardians for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Japanese temple guardians have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Japanese temple guardians to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art Japanese temple guardians are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made Japanese temple guardians over the years, but those made by Ryosuke Harashima and Kiyoshi Saitō are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Japanese Temple Guardians?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,650, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $50,000 highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Temple Guardians
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Japanese temple is used for prayer and worship. Most temples in Japan are Buddhist. Sites used for Shinto religious practices are known as jinja or shrines. You can find a range of Japanese art, furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.