antique chinese style temple guardian lion foo dog imperial lion 37cm 15 Ganesh Sculpture An antique Khmer style standing

An antique Khmer style standing Brahma in the Cambodian Koh Ker style

Behind the figure

Antique Khmer Style Seated SE Asia Wood Enlightenment Buddha Statue - 21cm/8"

Guanyin occupies a central role in Chinese Buddhist practice

In the realm of Buddhist iconography

antique chinese style temple guardian lion foo dog imperial lion 37cm 15 Ganesh Sculpture An antique Khmer style standingAntique Chinese Style Temple Guardian Lion Foo Dog Imperial Lion 37cm 15" Measures (Height) 37cm 15" Antique Chinese style Temple Guardian lion, Imperial Guardian lion or Foo Dog. 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 offices, temples, and the homes of government officials