Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor

An antique carved wooden wood mythical guardian animal from Thailand. This striking antique carved wood mythical guardian animal commands attention with its vibrant polychrome finish...

A vintage Thai ceremonial carved giltwood temple guardian sculpture from the mid-20th century, with gold, black and red patina. Crafted in Thailand during the midcentury period, this...

A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings. Born in China during the 18th or 19th century, each...

An Indian carved teak wood guardian lion sculpture from the mid-18th century, with traces of original paint. Handcrafted in India during the 1740s-1760s in order to take place in a monument, this teak architectural carving features a guardian lion, his teeth resting on a man's head. The sculpture shows traces of its original paint, while carving technique presents a great attention to details. The flat top suggests this was used as a column base, perhaps in a temple. With its expressive character and original paint, this Indian mid 18th century carved lion figure...

A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song dynasty 1279 AD. Please enjoy the beautiful remnants of its aged original swirling painted surfaces. It has been traditionally carved and assembled in three sections. The tail may be a later replacement. Period: Song dynasty Dimensions: 6 inches high and 15 inches wide About Bixie The “bixie” is a mythological creature commonly thought to be able to ward off evil forces with its magical powers. In fact, its name means “to ward off evil” in Chinese. In the Han dynasty, “bixie” were commonly represented as winged, four-legged beasts, a form that was probably transmitted from Western Asia. Provenance: This is from a private collection and were acquired by us along with a larger wooden horse...

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th Century, he is carved in wood and was originally painted Much of the paint 1s fad...

This carved wooden sculpture represents a ceremonial temple guardian, designed to protect sacred spaces. The guardian is depicted lying down with arms crossed under the chin, exuding...

Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from wood. The large statue has an aged, weathered patina ...