Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
The lion in India art is represented in Tibetan Buddhist art as the Snow Lion.
Category
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Snow Lion
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
The snow lion is known to be the protector of Buddha.
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
The snow lion is known to be the protector of Buddha.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Snow Lion Crystal & Sterling Silver Centerpiece Vase -Handcrafted To Order
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
This monumental Snow Lion Centerpiece Vase is a powerful symbol of vitality, youth, strength, and victory.
Category
2010s Israeli Neoclassical Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique 1920s Brass Carved Foo Dog Lion Figurine Candle Holders
Located in Sheffield, MA
These Guardian Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in armor are known for their protective qualities.
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Candelabras
Materials
Brass
17th-19thC Glass Buddha with Gilt-Copper Mandorla & Crystal Stupas
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
17th-19thC Glass Buddha with Gilt-Copper Mandorla & Crystal Stupas
Located in Ukiah, CA
The waisted rectangular base, also gilt copper, is supported by a pair of finely modeled snow lions, with a draped textile motif and two fired-clay lotus medallions accenting the fro...
Category
Antique 17th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Copper
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug, Midnight Black Ground with Mythical Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Woven in sturdy hand-knotted wool, the expressive figure—reminiscent of a Himalayan snow lion—features a broad, powerful form in rich marbled gold and tan.
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Framed Tibetan Woven Silk Kesi Panel of Kirtimukha
Located in Atlanta, GA
In Tibetan Buddhism, it appears like a mask of a snow-lion, which provide guardianship and protection often on threshold of an entrance.
Category
20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Textiles
Materials
Silk
19th/20th C. Repoussé Silver Box Mythical Guardian Figure, Tibet or South India
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The stylized, muscular creature—part lion, part serpent—appears coiled and alert, adorned with ceremonial jewelry and scaled body armor, possibly representing a snow lion, makara, or...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
The radiant raspberry red field acts as a striking backdrop for a central medallion inspired by ancient Chinese motifs, flanked by mirrored star-shaped mandalas and mythical animal f...
Category
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
Chinthe, the Burmese word for lion, while leograph of Chinthe is an artistic highly stylized lion; the rare Southeast Asian Burmese equivalent to Foo Dogs, Japanese Komainu, Tibetan ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Lion
By Tariel Chekurishvili
Located in Sofia, BG
"Decorative Lion" is a Mixed Media Brass wood engraved panel by Maestro Tariel Chekurishvili.
Category
1990s Other Art Style Mixed Media
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
Rare Tibetan Yak Saddle Rug
Located in Hudson, NY
This rare Tibetan saddle rug features images of Snow Lions. It was reserved for a high lama (Buddhist teacher) to use when he rode on a yak.
Category
Vintage 1930s Tibetan Textiles
Chinese Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
The cabinet features four dragons, two snow lions, traditional offerings and a rare pair of mongooses.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cabinets
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions
Sold
H 13.5 in W 7 in D 12.5 in
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions
Located in San Diego, CA
The snow lion is known be protector of Buddha. While usually gender neutral, Buddhist art sometimes depicts snow lions as male or female; there is one male and one female in this set.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Group of Brass Filigree Animal Figures with Stone Inlays Himalayan Region
Sold
H 10 in W 10 in D 18 in
Group of Brass Filigree Animal Figures with Stone Inlays Himalayan Region
Located in Atlanta, GA
The group consists of two dragons, three snow lions and one rhino. All with detailed work and inlaid with coral, turquoise ad lapis.
Category
Late 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Framed Tibetan Thangka Vaisravana Jambhala
Located in Atlanta, GA
The central figure is a White Jambhala riding a snow lion. In his left hand, he holds a mongoose which spits out precious diamonds and ornaments.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Tibetan Offering Paintings, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Among the offerings are three embodiments of the cardinal directions: a celestial dragon, a kingly snow lion, and the mythical winged lord of the birds Garuda, with serpent in hand.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Tibetan Painted Door
Located in New York, NY
Ribbons holding the jewels of Buddhism and bells of song. Two snow lions the emblem of Tibet (standing on lotus flower (purity and enlightenment) border the conch shell (dun) represe...
Category
Antique 1890s Tibetan Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Fir, Lacquer
Antique Tibetan Double Snow Lion Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Tibetan double snow lion rug. Measures: 1'10" x 2'8" (56 x 81 cm), Tibet, circa 1900.
Category
20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Textiles
Materials
Wool
A 16th -17th Century Tibetan Gilt Repousse Head of a Snow Lion
Located in Austin, TX
A copper repousse head of a Tibetan snow lion. In Tibetan mythology, the snow lion is a creature of boundless joy and courage.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Tibetan Sculptures
Antique Tibetan Dragon Oriental Rug, AS IS
Located in Evanston, IL
Stylized dragons, fierce tigers, and mythical snow lions share the spotlight with celestial clouds, lotus blossoms, and Buddhist motifs, making Tibetan rugs prized for their high art...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Aspen Grove, Large Scale Beautiful Landscape Snow Scene
By Gustavo Novoa
Located in Surfside, FL
Gustavo Novoa, Born 1941 in Santiago, Chile, He attended the Academy of Fine Arts. Novoa made his debut as an artist in the early 1960¹s selling oil paintings,watercolors and crayon...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large Japanese Carved Snow Lion
Located in San Francisco, CA
One of a pair of Japanese Snow Lions in carved wood with glass eyes. The back covered in a jeweled blanket with orange and blue beads.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood, Gesso, Glass
Large Mythical Snow Lion Carving
Located in San Francisco, CA
One of a pair of Japanese Snow Lions in carved wood with glass eyes. The back covered in a jeweled blanket with orange and blue beads.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Gesso, Glass, Paint
Collection of 18th Century Tibetan Bronze Snow Lions
Located in Norwalk, CT
An assembled collection of 10 Tibetan Bronze and a few Repousse 18th century Snow Lions. Magical creatures who in Tibetan Buddhism portray boundless cheerfulness and a mind withou...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Sculptures
Large Pair of Japanese Carved Snow Lions
Located in San Francisco, CA
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Casein, Glass, Wood
People Also Browsed
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese carved stone foo dogs. Very nice substantial size. Each with moveable ball in mouth. 6.5" x 4" wide 9" tall. Add some Asian style to your design project.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
$57,000
H 34 in W 53 in D 24 in
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Statues
Materials
Bronze
Brass Guardian Temple Lion Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well cast brass temple lion with fierce open mouth, armored headdress, bold protective stance. Dimensions: 9" W x 4 3/4" D x 11" H Condition: brass imperfection at base of tail th...
Category
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs. A large pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs dating from the first half of the 20th century. This lovely pair of glazed porc...
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
$4,759Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair
$2,125 / set
H 13.25 in W 12 in D 8 in
1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a personal favorite! This is a killer pair of 1970s large scale Chinese Export style foo dogs. I love the coloration with the brown and gold drip glaze! The have sort of a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
$6,403
H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood, Ivory
Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
$6,325
H 72 in W 47 in D 22 in
Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Elm
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lion / Foo Dog
Located in San Diego, CA
Patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lion / foo dog, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina; it measures 8.5"W x 4.5"D ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed from 1920 to 1949. This is a male guardian lion sculpture, is recognized as it is ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Indian temple panel is an exceptional 18th-century artifact, originally part of a traditional temple chariot used in sacred processions. Expertly hand-carved from...
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Category
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Snow Lion", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Snow Lion For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact snow lion you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many contemporary, Impressionist and Photorealist versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect snow lion may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right snow lion for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, black, blue and brown. There have been many interesting snow lion examples over the years, but those made by David Yarrow, Hédy Gobaa, Randal Ford, Gered Mankowitz and Charles Valton are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paint, fabric and oil paint — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Snow Lion?
The average selling price for a snow lion we offer is $3,398, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $49,500 for the highest priced.
More Ways To Browse
Thai Foo Dogs
Large Bronze Foo Dogs
Tibet Silver Box
Tibetan Snow Lion
Antique Prayer Stand
Burmese Temple Guardian
Concrete Obelisk
Concrete Owl
Galvanized Vintage Watering Can
Greenhouse Windows
Japanese Spirit Lantern
Limestone Birdbath
Marble Baptismal Font
Pair Of Vintage Bronze Ducks
Pier Cap
Stone Garden Obelisk
Stone Garden Owls
Stone Rabbits