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Large Ceramic Foo Dogs: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware, Glaze, Clay
Japanese Temple Guardian
Located in Round Top, TX
A 19th century Japanese terra cotta roof ornament depicting a temple guardian, intended to keep
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
PAIR JAPANESE LACQUERED SHISHI LION TEMPLE GUARDIANS
Located in Stamford, CT
the gates of Japanese Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. The Shishi are traditionally depicted in
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Stools
Large Ceramic sculpture: 'Faceless Guardian Dogs'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Glaze
Antique 19thC Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Imari Lidded Ginger Jar Vase 1890
Located in Portland, OR
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The dome topped lid decorated with a Komainu finial (Japanese lion-dog temple guardian). The ovoid
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
H 12.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 9 in W 19 in D 9 in
Guardian Dogs
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze, Terracotta
Guardian Dogs
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze, Terracotta
Foo Dogs (Lying down)
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese)
Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta, Glaze
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Japanese Temple Guardians For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of Japanese temple guardians is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese temple guardians — often made from metal, bronze and paper — can elevate any home. There are 25 antique and vintage Japanese temple guardians for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Japanese temple guardians have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Japanese temple guardians to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art Japanese temple guardians are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made Japanese temple guardians over the years, but those made by Ryosuke Harashima and Kiyoshi Saitō are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Japanese Temple Guardians?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,650, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $50,000 highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Temple Guardians
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Japanese temple is used for prayer and worship. Most temples in Japan are Buddhist. Sites used for Shinto religious practices are known as jinja or shrines. You can find a range of Japanese art, furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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