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Chinese Guardian Lion Marble Outdoor Sculpture - 150cm

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  • Handmade to Order3–4 weeks production, by our artisans
  • Premium Natural MarbleSourced globally, not effect or faux
  • Full CustomisationSize, marble type, bespoke commissions
  • Free Worldwide ShippingSea freight included
The Chinese Guardian Lion Marble Outdoor Sculpture by Giant Sculptures stands 150cm tall with intricate carving in white marble. It features a detailed mane, fierce expression, and a paw on a decorated ball, serving as a traditional protector against evil spirits for outdoor spaces.
Chinese Guardian Lion Marble Outdoor Sculpture - 150cm $24,71300
Description

The Chinese Guardian Lion Marble Outdoor Sculpture stands 150cm tall, hand-carved from premium natural white marble and presenting every element of the traditional Fu Dog iconography with exceptional fidelity. The piece features a fully detailed curling mane, a fierce and commanding facial expression, and one paw resting on an ornately decorated ball — the classic pose representing protection and dominion. The carving depth across the mane alone demonstrates the level of hand-finishing work that only real stone carving from solid block can produce at this scale.

Centuries of Symbolism, Carved in Real Stone

The Chinese Guardian Lion marble sculpture draws from one of the longest-standing traditions in classical stone carving — the paired lion guardians placed at the entrances of imperial palaces, temples, and estates throughout China's history. This hand-carved marble statue is worked from premium natural white marble sourced globally, carved by hand from a solid block by our artisans — not cast, not machine-produced. The white marble chosen carries the crisp, slightly luminous surface quality that allows intricate detail work — the layered curls of the mane, the ridged decorative ball beneath the paw, the textured musculature of the body — to read clearly at distance and in close inspection alike. Natural variation in grain and veining is inherent to real stone and forms part of the character of each individual piece.

The Guardian Lion natural stone carving is suited to both indoor and outdoor placement. Traditionally positioned in pairs flanking an entrance — a front door, estate gate, driveway, or courtyard — this sculpture works equally well as a single statement piece. It suits formal garden schemes, classical interior hallways, hotel lobbies, and heritage-style commercial properties. Natural marble holds its carved detail and surface finish across decades of exterior exposure.

Handmade to Order, Fully Customisable

Every marble sculpture is hand-carved to order by our artisans — 3–4 weeks standard production, 5–6 weeks for bespoke variations. Our studios operate from the UK (Birmingham) and Dubai, with additional global workshops handling larger commissions.

This classical marble Guardian Lion can be produced in alternative marble varieties, adjusted in scale, or commissioned as a matched pair with mirrored poses — the traditional male-and-female configuration. Fully bespoke interpretations carved from a brief or reference are also available.

Browse the full marble sculpture collection, explore our classical sculpture range, or read our complete guide to marble sculpture.

Specification
Height 150cm
Length 100cm
Width 75cm
Weight 2,700KG
Shipping & Returns

Every sculpture at Giant Sculptures is handmade to order, then shipped worldwide free of charge. Below is everything you need to know before you order, and what to expect after.

Production Time

Every sculpture is handmade to order by our artisans — we do not mass-produce.

  • Standard sculptures: approximately 3–4 weeks from order confirmation.
  • Bespoke commissions (custom sizes, finishes, or fully custom designs): approximately 5–6 weeks from design sign-off.

Production time is separate from delivery time.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Shipping is free worldwide on every sculpture, regardless of destination.

  • Sculptures under 50cm — shipped by air freight. Typical delivery 1–2 weeks after production is complete.
  • Sculptures 50cm and above — shipped by sea freight. Typical delivery 6–8 weeks after production is complete.

For larger sculptures where faster delivery is needed, air freight is available at additional cost — contact us before ordering for a quote.

All sculptures ship in reinforced protective crating, fully insured to purchase value.

Delivery to Your Address

Delivery is to the door or curbside at your shipping address.

For larger sculptures shipped by sea freight, the carrier will contact you in advance to arrange a delivery window. Please ensure someone is available to accept the delivery and that the property has suitable access for the size of the piece.

Once the sculpture arrives, you are responsible for positioning it in its final display location. For larger or heavier pieces, we recommend arranging two people (family, friends, or a local moving service) to help with placement.

International Orders & Customs

For orders shipping outside the United Kingdom, any customs duties, import taxes, or local fees at your destination country are the responsibility of the customer. These charges are set by your local authority and are not included in our shipping cost.

If you have questions about customs for your specific country, contact us before ordering and we can advise on typical charges for your region.

30-Day Returns

We accept 30-day returns on sculptures in original condition and original packaging, subject to our Terms & Conditions.

To start a return, contact us within 30 days of receipt. Return shipping for change-of-mind returns is at the customer's cost.

Bespoke and custom-commissioned pieces are non-refundable once production has started, as they are made specifically to your specification.

Damage in Transit

Every sculpture ships fully insured. In the unlikely event of damage during transit:

  1. Report the damage within 48 hours of delivery.
  2. Provide clear photographs of both the damage and the packaging.
  3. We arrange collection and either replacement or full refund at no cost to you.

Lifetime Guarantee

Every sculpture carries a lifetime guarantee against finish defects under normal display conditions, subject to our Terms & Conditions.

This covers manufacturing defects, premature finish degradation, and structural failures under normal display. It does not cover damage caused by accidents, misuse, inappropriate environments (for example, an indoor-only sculpture placed outdoors), or modifications made after delivery.

Questions Before You Order?

If you have questions about shipping, customs, delivery timing, or anything else before you order, our team is here to help. Contact us via WhatsApp, email, or phone, and we'll respond within 24 hours.

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Description

The Chinese Guardian Lion Marble Outdoor Sculpture stands 150cm tall, hand-carved from premium natural white marble and presenting every element of the traditional Fu Dog iconography with exceptional fidelity. The piece features a fully detailed curling mane, a fierce and commanding facial expression, and one paw resting on an ornately decorated ball — the classic pose representing protection and dominion. The carving depth across the mane alone demonstrates the level of hand-finishing work that only real stone carving from solid block can produce at this scale.

Centuries of Symbolism, Carved in Real Stone

The Chinese Guardian Lion marble sculpture draws from one of the longest-standing traditions in classical stone carving — the paired lion guardians placed at the entrances of imperial palaces, temples, and estates throughout China's history. This hand-carved marble statue is worked from premium natural white marble sourced globally, carved by hand from a solid block by our artisans — not cast, not machine-produced. The white marble chosen carries the crisp, slightly luminous surface quality that allows intricate detail work — the layered curls of the mane, the ridged decorative ball beneath the paw, the textured musculature of the body — to read clearly at distance and in close inspection alike. Natural variation in grain and veining is inherent to real stone and forms part of the character of each individual piece.

The Guardian Lion natural stone carving is suited to both indoor and outdoor placement. Traditionally positioned in pairs flanking an entrance — a front door, estate gate, driveway, or courtyard — this sculpture works equally well as a single statement piece. It suits formal garden schemes, classical interior hallways, hotel lobbies, and heritage-style commercial properties. Natural marble holds its carved detail and surface finish across decades of exterior exposure.

Handmade to Order, Fully Customisable

Every marble sculpture is hand-carved to order by our artisans — 3–4 weeks standard production, 5–6 weeks for bespoke variations. Our studios operate from the UK (Birmingham) and Dubai, with additional global workshops handling larger commissions.

This classical marble Guardian Lion can be produced in alternative marble varieties, adjusted in scale, or commissioned as a matched pair with mirrored poses — the traditional male-and-female configuration. Fully bespoke interpretations carved from a brief or reference are also available.

Browse the full marble sculpture collection, explore our classical sculpture range, or read our complete guide to marble sculpture.

Specification
Height 150cm
Length 100cm
Width 75cm
Weight 2,700KG
Shipping & Returns

Every sculpture at Giant Sculptures is handmade to order, then shipped worldwide free of charge. Below is everything you need to know before you order, and what to expect after.

Production Time

Every sculpture is handmade to order by our artisans — we do not mass-produce.

  • Standard sculptures: approximately 3–4 weeks from order confirmation.
  • Bespoke commissions (custom sizes, finishes, or fully custom designs): approximately 5–6 weeks from design sign-off.

Production time is separate from delivery time.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Shipping is free worldwide on every sculpture, regardless of destination.

  • Sculptures under 50cm — shipped by air freight. Typical delivery 1–2 weeks after production is complete.
  • Sculptures 50cm and above — shipped by sea freight. Typical delivery 6–8 weeks after production is complete.

For larger sculptures where faster delivery is needed, air freight is available at additional cost — contact us before ordering for a quote.

All sculptures ship in reinforced protective crating, fully insured to purchase value.

Delivery to Your Address

Delivery is to the door or curbside at your shipping address.

For larger sculptures shipped by sea freight, the carrier will contact you in advance to arrange a delivery window. Please ensure someone is available to accept the delivery and that the property has suitable access for the size of the piece.

Once the sculpture arrives, you are responsible for positioning it in its final display location. For larger or heavier pieces, we recommend arranging two people (family, friends, or a local moving service) to help with placement.

International Orders & Customs

For orders shipping outside the United Kingdom, any customs duties, import taxes, or local fees at your destination country are the responsibility of the customer. These charges are set by your local authority and are not included in our shipping cost.

If you have questions about customs for your specific country, contact us before ordering and we can advise on typical charges for your region.

30-Day Returns

We accept 30-day returns on sculptures in original condition and original packaging, subject to our Terms & Conditions.

To start a return, contact us within 30 days of receipt. Return shipping for change-of-mind returns is at the customer's cost.

Bespoke and custom-commissioned pieces are non-refundable once production has started, as they are made specifically to your specification.

Damage in Transit

Every sculpture ships fully insured. In the unlikely event of damage during transit:

  1. Report the damage within 48 hours of delivery.
  2. Provide clear photographs of both the damage and the packaging.
  3. We arrange collection and either replacement or full refund at no cost to you.

Lifetime Guarantee

Every sculpture carries a lifetime guarantee against finish defects under normal display conditions, subject to our Terms & Conditions.

This covers manufacturing defects, premature finish degradation, and structural failures under normal display. It does not cover damage caused by accidents, misuse, inappropriate environments (for example, an indoor-only sculpture placed outdoors), or modifications made after delivery.

Questions Before You Order?

If you have questions about shipping, customs, delivery timing, or anything else before you order, our team is here to help. Contact us via WhatsApp, email, or phone, and we'll respond within 24 hours.