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Animal Bowl Bronze Cast Multi-Patina from Original Japanese Lion Face
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze casting with several animals around the outside, and with lion in front. Lost wax process
Category

1990s American Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Animal Bowl Bronze Cast Multi-Patina from Original Japanese Lion Face
Animal Bowl Bronze Cast Multi-Patina from Original Japanese Lion Face

Animal Bowl Bronze Cast Multi-Patina from Original Japanese Lion Face

H 6.5 in Dm 11 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Komainu, (sometimes known as Shishi or Japanese lions) frolicking and forming a circle in lively motion
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

H 2 in W 9 in D 9.8 in
Japanese Iron Decorative Plate with Shishi Lion Motif
Located in Fukuoka, JP
(mythical lion-dog). The figure is portrayed with expressive movement and intricately rendered fur
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Decorative Plate with Shishi Lion Motif
Japanese Iron Decorative Plate with Shishi Lion Motif

Japanese Iron Decorative Plate with Shishi Lion Motif

H 6.3 in W 11.82 in D 0.6 in
Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
A Very Rare wood Okimono of Shishi Lions, Japan , 19th c This exceptional 19th-century Japanese
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th
Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th

Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th

H 11.03 in W 26.38 in D 13.78 in
Sadanobu Hasegawa III Japanese Woodblock Print Kagamijishi (Lion Dance)
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully composed and boldly colored Japanese woodblock print by Sadanobu III Hasegawa (1881
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Sadanobu Hasegawa III Japanese Woodblock Print Kagamijishi (Lion Dance)
Sadanobu Hasegawa III Japanese Woodblock Print Kagamijishi (Lion Dance)

Sadanobu Hasegawa III Japanese Woodblock Print Kagamijishi (Lion Dance)

H 19 in W 13.75 in D 0.15 in
Japanese Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a carved wooden lion made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi
Japanese Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi

Japanese Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi

H 7.49 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan
Located in New York, NY
century, Japan. Foo dog lions, also known as komainu in Japan, are a symbol of good luck and protection. A
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan

H 7.25 in W 4.88 in D 3.13 in
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

H 2.75 in W 5 in D 1.75 in
Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese patinated bronze Buddhistic lion censer, exceptionally
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century
Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century

Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century

H 7 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Japanese Kutani Figure: Unveiling Tranquility and Spiritual Power from Meiji Period Japan
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

H 8.67 in W 4.93 in D 7.09 in
Japanese silk jacket HAORI black with flower and lion pattern
Located in Paris, FR
This is a silk jacket which was made in Japan. It was made in Showa era around 1980s. The haori is
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Japanese silk jacket HAORI black with flower and lion pattern
Japanese silk jacket HAORI black with flower and lion pattern

Japanese silk jacket HAORI black with flower and lion pattern

H 30.12 in W 47.25 in D 0.2 in
Japanese Antiques Tokyo copperware Takahashi Ryoun lion, peony motif big vase
Located in Niiza, JP
Tokyo copperware master Takahashi Ryoun lion and peony motif vase φ420× 330(H) [mm] 12kg Material
Category

20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antiques Tokyo copperware Takahashi Ryoun lion, peony motif big vase
Japanese Antiques Tokyo copperware Takahashi Ryoun lion, peony motif big vase

Japanese Antiques Tokyo copperware Takahashi Ryoun lion, peony motif big vase

H 13 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Located in Hudson, NY
with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed
Located in Hampstead, QC
and impressive bronze sculpture of a roaring lion was made during the Meiji Period in Japan (1868-1921
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed
19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed

H 10.75 in W 19 in D 7.75 in
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base
Located in Southall, GB
A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

H 17.72 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

H 5.52 in W 5.2 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Japanese Kakiemon Charger Figures Foo Lion Flowers Figures, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage Japanese 20th c Kakiemon Charger Figures Foo Lion Flowers Figures. Additional information
Category

20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Kakiemon Charger Figures Foo Lion Flowers Figures, 20th Century
Vintage Japanese Kakiemon Charger Figures Foo Lion Flowers Figures, 20th Century

Vintage Japanese Kakiemon Charger Figures Foo Lion Flowers Figures, 20th Century

Dm 11.82 in
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

H 8.75 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

H 10 in W 15.5 in D 9 in
Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
lion, 2 birds (crows or other birds of prey) and 1 snake held in the claws of one of the crows. Japan
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880

Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880

H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger This stunning antique depicts a lion
Category

Early 20th Century Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger
Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger

Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger

H 12.5 in W 23 in D 10 in
Antique Japanese Tapestry in Beige-Brown Lion Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
of male and female lions in the wild. A subtle artist’s signature in Japanese Kanji is found in the
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese Tapestry in Beige-Brown Lion Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Antique Japanese Tapestry in Beige-Brown Lion Pictorials by Rug & Kilim

Antique Japanese Tapestry in Beige-Brown Lion Pictorials by Rug & Kilim

W 36 in L 60 in
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1194 Hand hammered brass Japanese Foo Lion sculpture/storage box.
Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box
Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

Japanese Foo Lion Large Hammered Brass Sculpture/Storage Box

H 9.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

H 10 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period. (Japanese ``si-si
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival

Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival

H 4.14 in W 7.49 in D 8.47 in
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

H 29 in W 27 in D 14 in
Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a wonderful find from our acquisitions trip to Japan. We were fortunate to find this Art
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925

Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925

H 20 in W 33.5 in D 22 in
Japanese bronze okimono 置物 of a very detailed temple lion 獅子 (shishi), signed
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Shôun, of a very detailed muscular temple lion (shishi) holding a large blooming peony (botan) in its
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze okimono 置物 of a very detailed temple lion 獅子 (shishi), signed
Japanese bronze okimono 置物 of a very detailed temple lion 獅子 (shishi), signed

Japanese bronze okimono 置物 of a very detailed temple lion 獅子 (shishi), signed

H 15.44 in W 16.15 in D 9.45 in
Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma Lidded Koro Gosu Blue ENDLESS WAVE LION
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
ust wanted to share this new arrival with you. A Japanese satsuma Koro with Gosu blue. It's a very
Category

Antique 19th Century Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma Lidded Koro Gosu Blue ENDLESS WAVE LION
Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma Lidded Koro Gosu Blue ENDLESS WAVE LION

Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma Lidded Koro Gosu Blue ENDLESS WAVE LION

H 4.53 in W 3.94 in D 2.96 in
Pair of 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Vases with gilded lion head accents
Located in Southall, GB
This pair of Japanese Satsuma vases decorated with a river scene and gilded lion heads on either
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Vases with gilded lion head accents
Pair of 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Vases with gilded lion head accents

Pair of 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Vases with gilded lion head accents

H 12.21 in Dm 9.06 in
Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C
Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

H 10.63 in Dm 7.09 in
Chinese or Korean Antique Wooden Large Mask/1800s/Festival Mask/Dance Mask
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
also made in Japan, and their roots are said to come from China. Famous items include lion masks. At
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese or Korean Antique Wooden Large Mask/1800s/Festival Mask/Dance Mask
Chinese or Korean Antique Wooden Large Mask/1800s/Festival Mask/Dance Mask

Chinese or Korean Antique Wooden Large Mask/1800s/Festival Mask/Dance Mask

H 17.52 in W 16.54 in D 6.7 in
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a well-preserved lion mask that dates to the 18th century (possibly earlier). Lion masks were
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask

H 6 in W 6.5 in D 7.5 in
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This another superb example of an Edo Period early 18th century or earlier Lion Mask created for
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II

H 7.5 in W 8 in D 7 in
Danish Modern Whimsical Ceramic Lion Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A whimsical ceramic lion vase in the style of Lisa Larson can be hung on the wall in great
Category

20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Whimsical Ceramic Lion Vase
Danish Modern Whimsical Ceramic Lion Vase

Danish Modern Whimsical Ceramic Lion Vase

H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Rare Edo-Meiji Period Bronze Hibachi with Lion Handles
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exceptional pair of bronze hibachi (traditional Japanese braziers) dates back to the Edo
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Rare Edo-Meiji Period Bronze Hibachi with Lion Handles
Pair of Rare Edo-Meiji Period Bronze Hibachi with Lion Handles

Pair of Rare Edo-Meiji Period Bronze Hibachi with Lion Handles

H 8.86 in Dm 12.41 in
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
finished with black lacquer. It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture. The expression of the lion is
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

H 7.09 in W 6.5 in D 7.09 in
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
with flying birds. The top lid showcase a lion (Shishi in Japanese) centered in a floral border. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

H 11 in W 7 in D 5.8 in
Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Condition: Some usual age signs like ware and the foo
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.
Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Koro Incense Burner with Foo Lion Shape, 19th C.

H 10.63 in Dm 7.09 in
Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, snarling tiger, wild boar, bison, ape, bear and a lion cast and chiseled in very fine detail throughout
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Cast Stone

Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion
Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion

Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion

H 9 in W 19 in D 17 in
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands

H 21 in W 14 in D 7 in
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs

H 9 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Japanese Meiji Period, Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A Palace Size Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration. This
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period, Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration
Japanese Meiji Period, Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration

Japanese Meiji Period, Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration

H 37 in Dm 17 in
A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
jade green lappets centred by gilt shisa (the Japanese variant of Chinese guardian lions), the central
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century
A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century

A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century

H 9.85 in Dm 7.49 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
seed syllable "ah" ("a" in Japanese). The other lion has his ears standing upright, and his mouth
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

H 13 in W 6 in D 9.5 in
Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A signed 'ceremonial' incense burner in hand-edged brass. Decorated with Komainu Japanese for Foo
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Jars

Materials

Brass

Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed
Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed

Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed

H 4.34 in Dm 3.15 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Japanese Kutani Double Gourd Vases
Located in Reepham, GB
decoration with the traditional lion and phoenix Japan, circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Late 19th Century Japanese Kutani Double Gourd Vases
Pair of Late 19th Century Japanese Kutani Double Gourd Vases

Pair of Late 19th Century Japanese Kutani Double Gourd Vases

H 18.12 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Late Edo period Tsutsugaki 筒描 Auspicious Shishi Batik Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese mythical lion. This extraordinary piece features a dynamic scene of Shishi leaping amidst waves
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Late Edo period Tsutsugaki 筒描 Auspicious Shishi Batik Screen
Late Edo period Tsutsugaki 筒描 Auspicious Shishi Batik Screen

Late Edo period Tsutsugaki 筒描 Auspicious Shishi Batik Screen

H 56.3 in W 68.9 in D 0.79 in
Late Edo period Tsutsugaki 筒描 Auspicious Shishi Batik Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese mythical lion. This extraordinary piece features a dynamic scene of Shishi leaping amidst waves
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Late Edo period Tsutsugaki 筒描 Auspicious Shishi Batik Screen
Late Edo period Tsutsugaki 筒描 Auspicious Shishi Batik Screen

Late Edo period Tsutsugaki 筒描 Auspicious Shishi Batik Screen

H 56.3 in W 68.9 in D 0.79 in
Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Old - possibly antique Japanese Edo style Foo or Lion dog. It is executed in glazed ceramic or
Category

20th Century Asian Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic
Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic

Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic

H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
Dogs, Japanese Komainu, Tibetan Snow Lion, and similar to the legendary Chimera creatures known as the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian

H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion
Located in MILANO, IT
A Japanese carved wood sculpture okimono of an elegant and mightily lion with thick mane. Good
Category

Antique 1850s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion
Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion

Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion

H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Japanese Screen Painting with Chinese Lions
Located in New York, NY
mythological Chinese lion dogs, or Shi Shi, amongst peonies on a gold leaf background with embossed signature
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ink

Japanese Screen Painting with Chinese Lions
Japanese Screen Painting with Chinese Lions

Japanese Screen Painting with Chinese Lions

H 71.5 in W 145 in D 1 in
Traditional Japanese Kabuki Lion Dancer "Renshishi" Dolls, 1970s, Japan
Located in Paris, FR
Renshishi / Lion Dancer is traditional Japanese kabuki play. In the story of Renshishi, the father
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Traditional Japanese Kabuki Lion Dancer "Renshishi" Dolls, 1970s, Japan
Traditional Japanese Kabuki Lion Dancer "Renshishi" Dolls, 1970s, Japan

Traditional Japanese Kabuki Lion Dancer "Renshishi" Dolls, 1970s, Japan

H 30 in W 54 in D 21 in
Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs
Located in Seattle, WA
A pair of Japanese carved wood koma inu protective lion dogs, literally "Korean Dogs" which would
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs
Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs

Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs

H 20.5 in W 16 in D 10 in
Late 19th Century Bronze Represent a Lion Japan
Located in Paris, FR
Lion in bronze Late 19th century Japan.
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Represent a Lion Japan
Late 19th Century Bronze Represent a Lion Japan

Late 19th Century Bronze Represent a Lion Japan

H 12.21 in W 24.41 in D 3.94 in
Japanese 6-Piece Kai Kai Tea Set with Heraldic Lions
By Kai Kai
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Japanese 6-Piece Kai Kai Tea Set with Heraldic Lions. Set consists of a lidded teapot and five
Category

20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese 6-Piece Kai Kai Tea Set with Heraldic Lions
Japanese 6-Piece Kai Kai Tea Set with Heraldic Lions

Japanese 6-Piece Kai Kai Tea Set with Heraldic Lions

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese bronze censer with lion foo dog (Shishi). In japan, censer is one of the three Buddhist
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s
Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

H 14 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Lion Dog Mask
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese carved wood shishi, lion dog, dance mask. In Japan, the shishimai or lion dance is often
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Busts

Materials

Wood

Lion Dog Mask
Lion Dog Mask

Lion Dog Mask

H 24 in W 14 in D 19 in
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Japanese Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese lion you’re looking for. A Japanese lion — often made from wood, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese lion, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese lion, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Fitz and Floyd, Kabuki Shumei and Lion Products each produced at least one beautiful Japanese lion that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Lion?

A Japanese lion can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $49,300.