antique burmese style bronze standing chinthe guardian temple lion 11 5cm 13 Harihara characterized by their graceful postures

characterized by their graceful postures and serene expressions

Her hands are held with her thumb and middle finger touching in the vitarka mudra of teaching

Whilst an elephant-headed deity wielding an axe may inspire images of a belligerent warhead

an aureole rises around the head

Buddha Statue - Antique Chiang Saen Style Royal Teaching Buddha Statue - 87cm/35"

antique burmese style bronze standing chinthe guardian temple lion 11 5cm 13 Harihara characterized by their graceful posturesAntique Burmese Style Bronze Standing Chinthe Guardian Temple Lions 11. 5cm 5" (Pair) Measures (Height) 11. 5cm 5" A pair of antique Burmese style bronze Chinthe or Guardian lions. In the enchanting landscape of Myanmar, where pagodas and temples punctuate the horizon, the mythical Chinthe stands as a sentinel, guarding sacred spaces with its majestic presence. This revered creature, depicted here as a mythical lion, with unique embellishments, holds