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5136 - A Pair of Nepalese Bronze Guardian Lions

In Nepal, the lion symbolizes power, courage, and majesty. This is an incredibly crafted pair of Nepalese temple lions, with extraordinary workmanship, unusually large size, and age. The lions are shown in full body armour together with helmets, in which the detailed decoration shown is in raised, pierced, and stamped fashion. The beasts stand foursquare, are with upturned tails, and have ceramic eyes. The heads are separable from the bodies. Similar lions were placed at the entrance of temples to ward off evil. This pair is ready to defend and offer you protection, whether it be at your home or elsewhere.

Provenance: Acquired some 60 years ago. The lions could date back to the early part of the 20th century.

Measurements: 27" high.

Price: $27,000


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