temple lion antique khmer style bronze standing temple guardian or lion 31cm 12 pair Shiva Figurine in the Dhyana mudra or

in the Dhyana mudra or 'Meditation Position'

” The open palms signal reassurance

Each Buddha features an oval shaped face

from the finely etched scales to the serene yet authoritative expression

temple lion antique khmer style bronze standing temple guardian or lion 31cm 12 pair Shiva Figurine in the Dhyana mudra orAntique Khmer Style Bronze Standing Temple Guardian or Lion 31cm 12" (Pair) Measures (Height) 31cm 12" A stunning pair of antique Khmer style Temple Guardian or Lion figures, in the Angkor period, 10th century style of Banteay Srei. The 'guardians of the gate', are placed around the outside of a temple to serve both as greeters and defenders, they were specifically intended to protect the principle entrances of temples. Each statue is cast in the