antique chinese style bronze temple guardian lions shishi lions foo dogs imperial lions pair 17cm 9 Bodhi The hand gestures (mudras) and

The hand gestures (mudras) and ornaments adorning the Buddha's body convey symbolic meanings related to enlightenment

Antique Baphuon Style Stone Lakshmi / Devi Consort of Vishnu Statue - 55cm/22"

and is associated with prosperity

the subtle modelling around the nose and mouth

Nandi is the traditional Bull mount of Shiva

antique chinese style bronze temple guardian lions shishi lions foo dogs imperial lions pair 17cm 9 Bodhi The hand gestures (mudras) andAntique Chinese Style Bronze Temple Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Imperial Lions (Pair) 16. 5cm 7" Measures (Height) 16. 5cm 7" A pair of bronze antique Chinese style Temple Guardian lions, Imperial Guardian lions, Shishi Lions or Foo Dogs. Since the introduction of the lion symbolism from Indian culture especially through Buddhist symbolism, statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government