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Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered wood, Late Edo period
This lion mask can be
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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 North American Anglo-Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Edo Period Lion Mask
Located in New York, NY
A rare Edo period (17th century-18th century) Japanese lion mask for the Gion Festival. This mask
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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 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
19th Century Japanese Meiji Palace Urn with Foo Dog Handles
By Japanese Studio, Satsuma
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Japanese Meiji palace urn with foo dog handles.
Stunning large antique Japanese Meiji
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Meiji period bronze Elephant fighting two Lions.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Dramatic late 19th Century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan.
The two komainu, or guardian lions, are
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Cypress, Wood
H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Japanese Momoyama Carved Wooden Shinto Temple Lion Dog Figures
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Momoyama period carved wooden Shinto temple entry figures in the form of royal lion dogs
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Unique Hand Made Art Deco Armchair by Lion Cachet
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Masterpiece of Art Deco Elegance: The One-of-a-Kind Lion Cachet Handcrafted Oak and
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Art Deco Jatoba Purple Velvet Lion Cachet Lounge Chairs
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Weesp, NL
stunning lounge chairs designed by C.A. Lion Cachet. Crafted with Jatoba frames and upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
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
H 8.67 in W 4.93 in D 7.09 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
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
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
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
White Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend from 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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
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
H 8.75 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in
Japan Important Pair Large Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
or message us for details or to reserve.
Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of Japanese Imari Foo Lions Warrior Crackle Ware Vases, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Very decorative pair of Japanese crackle ware poly chrome warrior motif vases with high relief foo
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Vintage 1910s Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
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
H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 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
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
H 4.14 in W 7.49 in D 8.47 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
H 10 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 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
Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick
By Kutani Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Nice quality antique Kutani studio porcelain Shi Shi lion candle holder, circa 19th/early 20th
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 4 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
H 20 in W 33.5 in D 22 in
Large Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Japan Meiji Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
decoration of birds and branches is supported by three shishis. Two other Fô lions serve as a catch on the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
Japanese bronze Koro
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Impressive handmade large and powerfully cast Japanese tripod bronze censer of the 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog TOYO Made in Japan
Located in Pomona, CA
This fine Vintage Japanese Ceramic/Porcelain Lion/Foo Dog Statuary was hand crafted by Kutani in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 17.52 in W 16.54 in D 6.7 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
Large Bronze Vase with Shishi Lions Design
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Large bronze vase with Shishi Lions design carved by Gyokusei
Age: Mid-20th Century
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
Antique Japanese Embroidery Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese silk embroidery tapestry circa 19th century, late Edo to early Meiji period
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Silk
Japanese Arita "Botan Jishi" Handmade vase
By Arita
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. The lion represents a talismanic symbol for warding off evil. The peony, also known as
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Meiji Period Carved Lion and Tiger
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of Meiji Period carved hardwood figures of a ferocious lion and tiger
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
and tombs, the lions subsequently spread to other parts of Asia including Japan (see komainu), Korea
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Arita "Somenishiki Madori Houou" ornamental vase
By Arita
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. The lion on the lid has the meaning of warding off evil and bringing happiness
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
A Japanese Bronze “Animal” Jardiniere
Located in Savannah, GA
A Japanese Meiji period bronze “animal” jardiniere by the Seiya Company, circa late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Japanese Foliate Rimmed Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century Japanese Kakiemon foliate rimmed bowl, Edo period (1603-1867). This charming bowl's
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Early Japanese Satsuma Antique Vase
By Satsuma
Located in Atlanta, GA
shows a group of robed figures in a garden setting with a lion and three tigers. A transparent overall
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Blue Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Large Japanese decorative porcelain decorative vase, hand painted in beautiful shades of blue, pink
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Gold
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Whimsical Beast
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-panel screen: Whimsical beast. Wonderful, Meiji period (1868-1912) painting of a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Located in PARIS, FR
of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the temple). On the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Iron
Fahrenheit 451, 1967 Japanese B2 Film Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
The fantastic and rare Japanese poster for Francois Truffaut's classic adaptation of Ray Bradbury's
Category
20th Century Japanese Decorative Art
Materials
Linen, Paper
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
Large Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardiniere by Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Arita "Koakae Shishihouou" 75cm namibuchi vase 1560-1570s
By Arita
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. The lion has the meaning of warding off evil spirits. It also has the value of a
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Japanese Noh/Kabuki Shakkyo painting, Torii Kiyotada
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese colors, gofun and metallics on silk painting of Noh/Kabuki Dancers, depicting two figures
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Japanese Shito Religion of Four Deities, Scroll Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese painting of Shito religion shrine depicted the four deities in court dress represent a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
19th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain Garden Seat or Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Japanese Meiji Porcelain garden seat or table.
Stunning 19th century Japanese Meiji
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Tables
Materials
Porcelain
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