Japanese Lion Sculpture

This fierce and impressive bronze sculpture of a roaring lion was made during the Meiji Period in Japan (1868-1921).

Japanese carved wood shishi, lion dog, dance mask. In Japan, the shishimai or lion dance is often seen at shrine festivals and at New Year's, when performers visit each home in the n...

19th century Hand carved keyaki wood temple guardians

An old Japanese 1930s era large-scale and animated sculpture of two entwined lions with original old felt bottom tabs.

Art Deco bronze sculpture of a lion by Kabuki Shumei, Japan Showa period.

This is a carved wooden lion made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and still retains its strength over the years. The material used is cedar wood, and its so...

A Meiji period bronze lion with a shaggy mane, signed.

Commissioned for a temple, this large and impressive candle holder features a lively and alert shishi lion climbing up a rocky outcropping. His head is turned to look behind him, mou...

Large antique Japanese figural bronze sculpture of lion passant standing on carved wood base, signed chop marks, 19th century Measures - 12" H x 21" L x 10" D.

We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way th...

Introducing the sculptures of old Japanese lions. This is a part of building materials such as shrines and temples.

This is an imaginary beast that has existed since ancient times in Japan called Komainu. And they are made of various materials, most of which are stone, wood or ceramic. And this ...

Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered wood, Late Edo period This lion mask can be found at the head of a float in the Gion festival. It is normally attached to a garme...

Decorative wood lion reminiscent of Alexander Girard's animal figures. We're told it's of Japanese origin.

This is an item of Japanese culture. Since ancient times, the Japanese have created lion heads and dedicated them to shrines to ward off hunger and plague. Originally it is lacquer...

Karashishi (guardian Lions) made from carved wood.
Meiji Period, 1868-1912

17th century Japanese lion garden sculpture of carved granite. measurements: Low stone bowl: 12 1/2" h x 28 3/4" diam 250 lbs high stone bowl: 21" h x 20" diam 300 lbs stone lion : ...

This is an outstanding pair of Meiji Period carved hardwood figures of a ferocious lion and tiger. The carving is exceptional as is the bone detailing of the mouthes and teeth. The f...

A Meiji period bronze study of a lion and lioness, the lion striding forward and snarling with the lioness slinking by his side, on a root-wood base. Signed in a seal, ‘Genryusai Sei...

Fitz & Floyd Japan pottery stoneware lion face salt pepper shaker set 1970s Vintage Modern. In the Swedish Gustavsberg sculptural pottery style of Lisa Larson Sweden 2 3/4 H x 2 1/4 ...

An old Japanese brass lion figurine. It's big and very powerful. The round thing at the foot of the lion is a peony. It is a Temari with a peony pattern. (ball) The lion symbol...

A pair of Japanese carved wooden temple figures in the form of lions seated in traditional pose. The pieces have had some conservation and restoration to stabilize them. 4653

Lying down looking content. Wonderful rich patina. Signed on base.

A painted Japanese porcelain sculpture representing the Foo dog.

A large and fabulous pair of Japanese yellow glazed Kutani style porcelain lion-dogs, komainu, Showa Era, circa 1960's, Japan. The delightfully ferocious pair of glazed porcelain ...

Pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs/Temple Lions. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt gold. Both of them are playing with a ball decorated in the same way. Foo ...

A stunning find from our recent Japanese Acquistions Travels. From Hirado Kiln- home to some of Japan's finest white porcelain. We acquired this charming, monumental white cer...

Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu hand-carved in sandstone. Dimensions: 23 inches high and 10 inches wide and 16 in...

We are pleased to introduce this charming Komainu (guardian lion-dog) statue, believed to have been crafted in the late Edo period of Japan (mid-1800s). Komainu are mythical guardian...

A beautiful pair of relatively tall Midcentury yellow ceramic foo dog or lion sculpture decorative objects or bookends, circa mid-20th century, Japan.

Introducing the sculptures of old Japanese lions. It is used for building materials such as shrines and temples.

There are two guardian dogs sitting in front of the temples and shrines in Japan. This is a familiar sight. In Japan, there are two divine beasts: [sisi] (lion) and [koma-inu] (guard...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Handsome handcrafted sculpture over 150 years old and in fine condition with original painted surfaces Antique Japanese wooden temple carving ...

A fantastic and dynamic Japanese cast bronze censer in the form of a roaring shishi with a brocade ball, Taisho period, circa 1920, Japan. The large bronze incense burner, known a...

This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period. (Japanese ``si-si'' is an imaginary animal that deifies a lion.) It is thought that materials such...

Japanese antique small wooden lion sculpture/1800s/Edo-Meiji period/Wabi-sabi This is a wooden lion sculpture made around the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period.

From our Japanese Acquisitions Travels A boxwood gem, signed Classic shi- shi foo dog lion Japanese old boxwood netsuke with a Fine original old patina, signed bottom.

Truly remarkable and wonderfully, intricately hand-carved pair of ancient Japanese Komainu Shishi (or Jishi) protective lions. This pair left us a bit breathless when we first discov...

Offered by Vicki Shiba. 18th century pair of polychrome wood Shinto lion-dogs, Komainu, from Japan. Expressively carved of cypress wood with curlicue manes and tails, the natural...

A charmingly grotesque pair of Japanese mingei (folk) carved guardian lions, komainu, Edo Period, early 19th century. Each carved from a single block of hinoki (Japanese cypress)...

This is a stone lion made in Japan between the late Edo period and the Meiji period (1800-1912). In Japan, this lion is called "komainu". Komainu are imaginary beasts that have exist...

A wonderful Japanese carved, lacquered, and gilt wood figure of Monju Bosatsu (Manjushri), riding a Shishi (Lion), Meiji Period, circa 1880, Japan. Monju Bosatsu, the Bodhisattva Ma...

A nice pair of vintage Japanese porcelain foo dog / lion sculptures / bookends, circa 1960s.

Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends.

Tree root display stand (Dai), made from antique wood burl, which looks like a lion dog / Komainu / Foo dog. The product of 1930s to 50s (mid Showa period) estimate from the style &a...

An unusual wood okimono of a karashishi with tama finely carved. Signed under the tama.

19th century oriental chinese or japanese bronze lion sculpture signed ( photo n° 8 ) on a wood carved pedestal

A fine Japanese architectural carving in the form of a shishi, or lion dog. Carved from the exposed end of a structural beam, the figure was one of two lion dogs, or karashishi, whic...

A pair of Japanese carved wood koma inu, protective lion dogs, or "Korean Dogs" which would have been guardians of a shrine. The well carved koma inu sitting on their haunches with s...

Large Japanese architectural carving in the form of a shishi, or lion dog. Carved from the exposed end of a structural beam, the figure was one of two lion dogs, or karashishi, which...

Japanese bronze casting of a lion dog, (shishi), protectively curled around a flaming pearl of potentiality (hojin-no-tama). Hollow form; when used as a censer, smoke would emanate f...

A pair of 19th century, Meiji period, Japanese snow lions in carved wood with glass eyes. The back covered in a jeweled blanket with orange and blue beads. A life-size figure of eith...

£1,450.00 Japanese bronze okimono, signed Kyoi Masatsune, Meiji period. Powerfully cast, as a large, seated, roaring lion. It’s mane well delineated, and tail raised. Set upon an or...