Temple Guardian Lion In Bronze

Very large and intricate brass statue of a pre-modern Chinese guardian lion or Foo Dog. Statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, from the Han Dynasty and were believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits.

• Material: Brass
• Height: 8 Inches approx.
• Width: 3 Inches approx.
• Length: 7.5 Inches approx.
• As it Appears