Antique Chinese Lions

Boldly painted six-panel folding screen (byobu) depicting the classic subject of frolicking mythological Chinese lion dogs, or Shi Shi, amongst peonies on a gold leaf background with...

A pair of massive marble Chinese lion dogs. The finely carved pair, which would have originally flanked the entry gate to a temple or place of importance, consisting of a female play...

Vintage Peking throw rug with Asian temple lion design. Buddhist serenity in a meditative piece. Stunning blue rug with very simple design, no borders, just a charming Fo dog in t...

A rare and fine English solid agate pottery footed teapot molded with three lion's head and paw feet and Chinese lion finial

Each foot is a lion’s head and paws. There is a Chinese lion finial on the lid.

Inside the basin, a carp, crustacean and algae decor. Side handles with Chinese lions shape. Work in the 1723-1735 Chinese YONGZHENG period style.

A pierce-carved door panel 'inset' of the Daoguang reign, featuring a center plaque of two gilded sentry lions among foliage on a solid red background. The surrounding pierce-carved ...

Large and antique Chinese Sancai glazed pottery guardian lion, its mouth drawn back in a snarl, wearing a shawl and carrying an urn on its back, standing four square on a plinth.

History of the Chinese chop seal. Chop seals have been a part of Chinese culture for thousands of years.

Pair of large fierce-looking and colorful Chinese Ming style pottery Buddhistic lions or foo dogs in a Sancai glaze (three colors).

19th century Chinese standing export Foo Lion, no chips, cracks or repairs.

A massive and fierce Chinese dense hardwood statue of foo dog, 19th century. Extremely well carved and in very good condition for its age. Most probably, it was one of a pair guardin...

expertly carved lion with great details all the way around.The color is a light grey with a light brown patina .The darkened area is an iron deposit that has pieces all around the body.

each fantastic figure with mottled green, ocher, and brown glaze; the well defined lions with torches; each seated on a draped stool.

An important Chinese square shaped Cloisonné Qing Dynasty incense burner, depicated with lion handles and gold gilt lion as on the lid. 

A magnificently chased and decorated baluster face with guardian temple lions (i.e. shi, or foo dogs), one on each side of the body, which has been lamped and fitted with a bronze ha...

Chinese carved jade figure of a buddhistic lion supporting a vase, late Qing Dynasty.

Chinese Blanc de Chine incense burner in the form of a seated Buddhist lion atop a square plinth, the head with open mouth, one paw resting on brocade ball, the neck tied with bells,...

The Buddhist lion seated on a round-shaped drum, with right paw raised, glazed in yellow, green and brownish-purple.

Heavy and very nice Jade Lion China around 1910 Good condition! See the detailed images!

Original pair of stone foo Lions once flanking the front entrance of a mansions in Southern China.

Foo lion sculptures of hand-carved and painted wood, c. 19th Century, possibly older. Condition: True antique patina and distress throughout; old losses and repairs, stress crack...

Offering a pair of Guardian foo lions. This pair is heavy cast stone with intricate detail. Starts on a rectangular plinth at the base. From there the lions are posed with one foot l...

Three fu-lions chasing each other amidst scrolling clouds form the central design motif of this plate. Bordered by a rose and turquoise scalloped pattern. The back of the plate is d...

A very rare 18th century Chinese patinated bronze censer formed as a foo dog, or lion dog, the hinged neck opening up access to the body of the censer.

Asian metal sculpture representing Foo Lion. Some restoration to the metal on the bottom. Dimensions: 42x33x17 cm.

Several lacks of enamel visible. Inspired by China, the lion resting its leg on a ball (which in an imperial context, represents the ascendancy on the world).

from the former german colony brought to berlin in 1912 as a souvenir this temple lion is a symbol of strength and power. restored with caution in some details. he has a wood-bursted...

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 ...

The upper part is embellished with a full-round sculpture depicting a Chinese imperial lion, also known as “Foo Dog”, traditionally associated with the protection of sacred spaces an...

Plant stand/ Gueridon/ side table Paris ca. 1900 False bamboo, Brighton chinoiserie style Medaillons of bronzes of lions heads Sculpted Chinese symbols Stable, ready to use.   

Details of Chinese guardian lions on enamel jars with lids atop pedestals. 18 x 33 in

A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou Province.

A pair rare and fine ceramic with san-cai guardian lions, lively modeled with intricate details, lively modeled, beautiful colors.

A pair of very rare 19th century He Tian jade chops featuring carved foo dog lions. The He Tian Jade, from Xin Jiang province of Western China, is the most valuable white Jade in the...

With Pseudo-English hallmarks including the monarch’s head facing right, leopard’s head crowned, the letter W the maker’s mark for Wongshing, 15 Old China Street, Canton and the lion...

Foo dogs are Guardian lions in early Chinese culture and are still used today always in pairs.

While lions are not native to China, works of art with lion imagery from other civilizations were imported into China as gifts for the Emperor.

Komainu are also sometimes called shishi, and are the Japanese interpretation of the noble Chinese foo dog or guardian lion protectors. Fantastic design notable not just for the eye...

Assomigliano sia alla razza Chow Chow che a quella Shih Tzu, da cui prendono il nome di “Cani di Fo Fo's Dogs Pair of Hand Decorated Ceramics' 900 -Antiques- Year: about 1...

Komainu have a strong resemblance to Chinese Guardian Lions (Shishi), and it is believed that the Japanese were exposed to these ‘lion-dogs’ through Korea in the 8th century.

They originated in China, shi, meaning lion. Kano Eitoku (1543-1590) was a Japanese painter of the Azuchi– Momoyama period.

Hand-forged in Bronze, these ornate yet subtle candle-stands, sets the stage for Chinese Imperial guardians, lions, or “foo dogs”.

A pair of important Chinese lion dogs made in the Jiaqing reign, circa 1800.

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue This adorable dog statue would look beautiful on your mantlepiece or in your bedroom.

This is an elegant pair of beautifully hand-painted Chinese lions complemented by a bud vase, both situated on a scrolling bronze doré base, 19th century.

In the heart of an ancient empire, stands a sculpture of breathtaking power and majesty, probable Wei dynasty. A mighty beast, sculpted from the very essence of strength, is poised i...

A petite ginger jar from the early 20th century with a squat, round shape and enameled decoration of a mythical fu lion. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, fu lions are believed to be ...

In Chinese tradition foo dogs (lion dogs) were the guardians of the temple or home.

Delicate floral motifs intertwine with majestic lion symbols, evoking a sense of power and grace.

The other, with its mouth open, is known as a Kara-shishi (Chinese lion). And in fact, they have characteristics of both dogs and lions, with long floppy, ears, and curled, flowing m...

Each panel carved in relief with scenes of pavilions within walled compounds shaded by pines and maples, above a lower panel with Chinese lions frolicking amidst peonies, inset withi...

These majestic creatures are c. 1800 (Qing Dynasty). This pair of These limestone guardians are displayed on carved bases Together with their carved bases they stand 96” tall. The ...

Our pair of bronze guardian lions, or shi, are exceptional examples of late Qing dynasty design dating from the last quarter of the 19th century.

A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy.

Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they a...

They have the head of a Chinese dragon, the body of a Chinese lion, and the legs of a Qilin.

Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring is decorated in relief with a repoussé design...

Richly aged with wabi-sabi texture, this petite ceramic sculpture is a 19th-century Chinese candle stand molded in the shape of a mythical fu lion.

Richly aged with wabi-sabi texture, this petite ceramic sculpture is a 19th-century Chinese candle stand molded in the shape of a mythical fu lion.

A large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wucai (five color) glazed bowl painted in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, and yellow upon a pure white ground, and featuring a design...

Potted in a balanced baluster form with a gently flared mouth and a stable foot, this vase presents a calm and harmonious silhouette. Animal-form handles holding looped rings add scu...

This Longquan celadon figure is defined by a composed frontal presence: half-lidded eyes, a calm oval face, and a hooded mantle that reads as a single, clean silhouette. The robe is ...

This antique Chinese export porcelain dish was hand-painted in the mid-18th century in the Qianlong Era. It features a blossoming plum tree adorned with orange, blue, and gold flower...

A Very Fine & Rare Example of an Eighteenth-Century Chinese Porcelain Export Circular Lidded twin handle blue and white Deep Dish Tureen or Centerpiece Bowl of generous proportions a...

Presenting an exceptional Chinese Falangcai enamel plate, a tour de force of ceramic artistry that seamlessly blends the intricate detailing of Fencai with the vibrant hues of Falang...

The vessel features a compressed body supported by three tapered feet and a flat, outwardly flaring rim. Three slender flanges originate from a subtle ridge on the shoulder and exten...

A wonderful bold early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a fuchsia ground surrounded by a thin inner cream satire border, a wide turquoise border, and a thin outer fuchsia borde...

Qing Dynasty an antique rare early 20th century Chinese porcelain vase as a Chinese Famille Rose lamp with incised yellow ground decorated with flowers and white enamel panels depict...

Lovely Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose/Fencai plate with flower petal decoration. The decoration and painting style are quite unusual, possibly for the Indian market. Condition 1 ha...

Sharing with you this unusual Dutch Decorated Kakiemon Style saucer dish. The dish itself is a white porcelain plate from the Kangxi period, ca 1700-1720. The painting is Dutch Ena...

Sharing with you this lovely deep dish from the 18th century, Yongzheng or early Qianlong period. Very rare decoration. The scene seems to be a nice variation on the beautiful lad...

A very nicely decorated plate with a beautiful scene of a flying Horse With a nice empty rim. Wanli, Tianqi or Chongzhen Period 1590 – 1640 These kind of dishes are will described...

In the late Qing Dynasty, it was popular to incorporate calligraphy and poetry into ceramics. The piece has a flat, oval shape and was likely used as an inkstone, one of the essentia...

Very happy and delighted with this new arrival. A very nicely potted, shaped and painted blue and white Kosometsuke piece in nice cobalt blue! Visible in the pictures is a lidded box...

This gorgeous 18th-century Chinese plate was meticulously hand-painted in the Famille Rose style during the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1770. The center features a del...