antique chinese style bronze temple guardian lions shishi lions foo dogs imperial lions pair 17cm 9 Bodhi and is associated with prosperity

and is associated with prosperity

Known as the "Destroyer" among the Hindu Trinity

the subtle modelling around the nose and mouth

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

antique chinese style bronze temple guardian lions shishi lions foo dogs imperial lions pair 17cm 9 Bodhi and is associated with prosperityAntique 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