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Stone Lion Chinese

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

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Stone

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
$4,800
H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
$2,423 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.3 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in
Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lion Protector, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
, this handsome fu lion dates to the early 19th century and is carved of a fine, dark stone, polished
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lion Protector, c. 1800
Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lion Protector, c. 1800
$2,880
H 6.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
$16,900 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 32 in W 43 in D 13 in
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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

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Sandstone

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
$16,214
H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of limestone fu lion-dogs once protected a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800
$13,880 / set
H 21.5 in W 7 in D 24 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

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Stone

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians
$8,680 / set
H 29 in W 13 in D 14 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

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Sandstone

Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone lion statue made in China, presumably in the 20th century or later, during the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Statues

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Sandstone

Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Located in Milano, IT
its proud back. But it is the lion's head that really catches the eye. Its face is a study in fierce
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
$19,230 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.97 in W 18.12 in D 4.73 in
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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

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
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Paperweights

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Jade

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

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Stone

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
cub. Pairs of Chinese guardian lions, also called Chinese stone lions are still common decorative and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Located in London, by appointment only
guardian Lions, are a traditional Chinese palatial architectural ornament, but the origins lie deep in much
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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
$1,342 Sale Price
50% Off
H 4.5 in W 2.85 in D 2.15 in
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

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Chinese Carved Serpentine Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this pair of stunning carved serpentine guardian lions. On rectangular plinths with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Serpentine

Qing Dynasty -China -Carved Stone Guardian Lion
Located in Hudson, NY
expertly carved lion with great details all the way around.The color is a light grey with a light
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments

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Cast Stone

Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Stone Guardian Foo Lions
H 18 in W 11 in D 7 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Marble

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 ...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite, Stone

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade, Stone

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
H 22 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lions, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
, these handsome fu lions date to the early 19th century and are carved of a fine, dark stone, polished
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone. Perfect for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

17th Century Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Stone Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Stone lions have been used by the Chinese as guardians against bad elements since the Han dynasty
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of magnificent Chinese Stone Lion Statuary. They are hand carved from marble stone
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

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Stone

Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Stone Lion Stand, 618 AD
Located in London, GB
An ancient Chinese carved limestone stand, dating to China's Tang dynasty, circa 618 - 907 AD
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

19the Century Stone Shanxi Lion
Located in Singapore, SG
An antique stone lion with a charming expression from Shanxi province, China, estimated to be 150
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

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Stone

19the Century Stone Shanxi Lion
19the Century Stone Shanxi Lion
H 5.52 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Chinese 16th-17th Century Carved Stone Guardian Lion Sculptures
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions from the 16-17th century. Very detailed. The
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

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Lava

Chinese Scholar s Inkstone with Fu Lion Protector
Located in Chicago, IL
subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

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Stone

17th Century Carved Stone Lion Protector
Located in Chicago, IL
lion, a protector, well worn by time. The history of the proud and serene stone sculpture is evident in
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Pair of Stone Carved Lions on Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
These handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout Asia. Traditional symbols of
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Limestone

Pair of Large Stone Lions, 18th-19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of large "stone lions" (two dogs). The male to the right have a ball under the paw (always
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Pair of Large Stone Lions, 18th-19th Century
H 27.17 in W 11.03 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

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Marble

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of Chinese molded stone guardian foo lions or foo dogs. Each with expressive faces
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20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
plinths, these lively lion dogs are the ultimate protectors of the home.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Charms
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Charms
H 11.75 in W 5 in D 6.5 in
Stone Archaic China Lions or Dogs Foe Sculpture, probably Ming Dinasty
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique pair of stone lions or Foe dogs, probably Ming Dinasty (1358-1644) - They can be placed on
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Pair of Antique Green Chinese Stone Cast Lions Sculptures Garden Ornaments
Located in Munich, DE
This wonderful pair of green stone cast lions has been crafted in China around 1900. The stone cast
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dog Lion Statue
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty (1644-1911) hand-carved stone foo dog sculpture playing with a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Pair of Stone Guardian Foo Dogs/Guardian Lions from 18th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An 18th century pair of Chinese stone foo dogs/guardian lions on square bases. This rare pair of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

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Stone

Pair of Chinese Gilt Caststone Garden Fu Lions
Located in Cypress, CA
Whimsical large pair of Chinese gilt caststone garden fu lions. Very heavy.  
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Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Cast Stone

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

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Stone, Jade

Ancient Chinese Carved Stone Lion
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Qing Dynasty period dates from 1644 to 1911, rare color carved stone in black in the form of a lion
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

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Stone

Ancient Chinese Carved Stone Lion
Ancient Chinese Carved Stone Lion
H 12 in W 12 in D 8 in
Chinese Stone Model of a Guardian Lion, 14th Century
Located in London, GB
A well carved and finely detailed early Ming dinasty (1368-1644) model of a guardian lion of small
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Foo Lion
Located in Woodbury, CT
The ferocious beast sits on an integral 2-tier base, upon his (or hers) hind legs while his (or hers) front legs extend. Chisel marks obvious on bottom.
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Foo Lion
Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Foo Lion
H 14.5 in W 7 in D 10 in
Pair of Cast Stone Lions with Balls
Located in Woodbury, CT
Playful pair of recumbent cast stone lions with balls, reminiscent of Chinese Foo Dogs. On
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20th Century English Garden Ornaments

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Cast Stone

Pair Carved Fluorite Foo Dogs/Lions
Located in Summerland, CA
C. 1930s Carved foo dogs or lions in Fluorite stone of beautiful green coloration. They sit on a
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Sculptures

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Stone

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$5,500
H 52 in W 21 in D 14.5 in
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Stone Lion Chinese For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of stone lion Chinese available for sale. Frequently made of stone, limestone and cast stone, all stone lion Chinese available were constructed with great care. Stone lion Chinese have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Stone lion Chinese made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Stone Lion Chinese?

Stone lion Chinese can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,275, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $28,880.
Questions About Stone Lion Chinese
  • 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.