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Pair of Vintage/Antique Chinese Porcelain Glazed Foo Dogs Temple Guardians
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of vintage or antique Chinese Food Dog figures. Features two dogs with their mouths open in slightly different manners. In good condition with some slight crazing a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Semi Precious Stone Decorated Ferocious Bronze Temple Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of antique bronze Thai foo lions. They are a right and left pair. Heads are turned in opposing direction. Bodies are embellished with semi precious or mineral stones. Large fero...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Tibetan Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
"Lions Temple Gardians" End of 19th Early 20th Century Rattanakosin Thailand
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of large temple guardians from the Thai art of Rattanakosin. These two temple guardians
Category
20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Oriental Green Soapstone Foo Dog
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
soapstone.
Soapstone Jade color temple guardian Asian Chinese foo dog lion.
Great fresh jade lime color
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Chinese Pewter Foo Dog Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
made to support a thick glass top for a coffee table. These temple guardians have a fierce look with
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pewter
Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture 19th century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
polychromy depicting a temple guardian lion with an open mouth, long mane and a defensive posture on its four
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Japanese Year of Dog Guardians Komainu Hand carved Stone Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
temple guardians.
Excellent condition.
Dimensions: 13 inches high.
Hand carved sand stone
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous mirrored pair of Kutani foo dog shishi / Buddhist temple guardian lions, hand-crafted in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
swirling fur and wide, toothy jaws and this fu dog is a powerful Shinto temple guardian. Wide eyes are high
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions Wood Carvings from a Temple Wall
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 18th or 19th century Chinese wooden carvings from a temple wall, depicting guardian lions
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
17th Century Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Santo
Located in Forney, TX
furniture, retablo paintings, Buddhist sculpture, Asian pagodas, to Indian temple guardians.
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Gesso, Hardwood
Brilliant Pair of Antique Japan Yokohama Komainu Lion-Dogs Mint, Signed
Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Yokohama Komainu Lion-dog temple guardians. Excellent condition.
Superbly hand-painted colors- just look
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Large Foo Dog Temple Lion Blue Glazed Ceramic 32cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and very large foo dog, better known as a temple lion or guardian dog, vintage statue
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Large Antique Chinese Stoneware Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
Background of Chinese Temple Lions:
Chinese guardian lions are a traditional Chinese ornament.
The concept
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Japan Antique "Kasuga" Temple Shrine Granite Stone Lantern, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japan Large Older Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern Beautiful Details, 33 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese Sculpture Lion in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
symbolic culture they are guardians of the temple.
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
white glazed finish. Guardian temple dogs are symbols of prosperity and wealth in China represented in
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of Chinese Mid-Century White Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
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Guardians of palaces, temples, and homes, these noble animals are portrayed seated firmly on their haunches
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Asian Gilt Bronze Pair of Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angels
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
guardian of religious temples, and are seen as protectors of the house and land of the owner.
Very fine
Category
Vintage 1950s Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Massive Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Pomona, CA
front of temples and considered to be guardians by Chinese tradition. From the pictures, it can be seen
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Metal
Japanese Large Hand Carved Electrified Light with Fine Details And Serene Glow
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Wood, Pine
Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders
Located in South Burlington, VT
guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japan Fine Huge 22" Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Arts
Crafts Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details Best in Class
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japan Big Elegant Antique Cast Bronze Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Large Bronze Bamboo Electrified Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Japan Antique Champleve Maple Leaf Bronze Orb Lantern, Brilliant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
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They were originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Fine Antique Cast Bronze "Birds Birds" Lantern Extraordinary Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Japan Fine Antique Cast Bronze "Birds Birds" Lantern Extraordinary Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japan Old Cast Bronze "Birds in Flight Lantern" Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Unique Antique Bronze Art Nouveau "Organic Gourd" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Fern work Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japan Stone Pagoda Lantern, Small Portable Size
Located in South Burlington, VT
was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japan Fine Antique Cast Bronze "Pagoda Roof" Lantern Dragons
Pendant Lights
Located in South Burlington, VT
guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Japan Antique Cast Bronze "Flower
Hearts Lantern" Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Matching Pair Old Flower Lily Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
temples and gardens since the 7th century.
Originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japan Huge Antique Chrysanthemum Floral Bronze Orb Lantern, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Important Antique Tea Garden Lanterns Woodblock Guide Book, 100 Toro
Located in South Burlington, VT
originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japan Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japan Rare Matching Pair Old Nautical Diving Helmet Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas, they were conduits to light and offerings to Buddha. Some of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japan Old Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Older Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details, 26 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japan Old Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japan Large Old Bronze Lantern with Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Fine Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Antique Lantern with Bells and Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japan Fine Tall Hand Cast Bronze Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Old Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Large Older Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern Beautiful Details, 33 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japan Fine Vintage Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Traditional Chinese Vases with Lid and Cobalt Blue Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Chinese lions, guardian dogs, or temple stone dogs. The Dog occupies the 11th position in the Chinese
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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