antique burmese style bronze standing chinthe guardian temple lions 35cm 14 location_thailand The Buddha's hands face outwards

The Buddha's hands face outwards in the abhaya mudra

Measures (Height) 53cm/21" Long

In the tapestry of Buddhist philosophy

a tradition of Khmer linga

antique burmese style bronze standing chinthe guardian temple lions 35cm 14 location_thailand The Buddha's hands face outwardsAntique Burmese Style Bronze Standing Chinthe Guardian Temple Lions 37cm 15" Measures (Height) 37cm 15" (Pair) An lovely pair of antique Burmese style bronze Chinthe or Guardian lion. Unusually, here this pair of matched Temple Lions both have one leg raised in a gesture of continuous movement. Offering, protection whilst always moving forward. The Chinthe is a leogryph (lion like creature) that is often seen at the entrances of pagodas and temples in