Chinese Guardian Lion

A Chinese Qing dynasty carved wooden architectural panel from the 19th century, with pierced cloudy motifs and guardian lion.

A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with gilded bat, guardian lions and cloud motifs.

A striking and substantial pair of early 20th century Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions, cast in solid concrete with a weathered white and terracotta painted finish.

Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.

A gorgeous Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze Shishi (Shi Shi) guardian lion (Chinese Foo Dog) sculpture. This work has a wonderful feel and beautiful aged patina.

Chinese imperial guardian Lions, are a traditional Chinese palatial architectural ornament, but the origins lie deep in much older Indian Buddhist traditions.

This monumental pair of Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions offers a commanding presence and timeless symbolism, making them a definitive acquisition for the sophisticated collector.

Known as Shishi or Pinyin, these are Chinese Imperial guardian lions and often incorrectly call Foo Dogs in the West.

The Foo Dogs are mystical creatures known as Chinese Imperial guardian lions. They are believed to have powerful mystic protective powers and traditionally stood in front of Chinese...

Handcrafted, exceptionally excuted, this ancient temple Snow Lion (Imperial Guardian Lion / Chinese Foo Dog), is an extraordinarily rare and unusual form, having large circular ganky...

Beautifully decorated in the Majolica style green, yellow and aubergine glaze. Chinese Foo Dogs Imperial guardian lions, commonly known as Foo Dogs.

In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were believed to have powerful mythic, protective benefits and often sat outside government buildings and temples.

The primitive yet endearing facial expressions reflect a regional carving tradition distinct from the more formal Chinese or Tibetan interpretations of guardian lions.

In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were believed to have powerful mythic, protective benefits and often sat outside government buildings and temples.

Various Possibilities: Ideal for both use as an interior / indoor sculpture or exterior / outside / outdoors / patio statue, monumental / slightly smaller than life-size, great in yo...