Thailand - Fo Dog - "singha" In Bronze With Green And Golden Patina - XX°

Thailand, Singha, lion of Fô, bronze sculpture with green and gold patina 20th century The Singha creature in the shape of a lion, with a royal mane and fierce behavior, embodies strength and courage. Its presence symbolizes the guardian's ability to ward off malevolent forces and protect the temple from damage. He is the sentinel inviting reverence, protection and the divine. These guardians are mythical creatures placed around and outside temples, and specifically intended to protect the main entrances. Each statue is cast in bronze in the round to show a strong body with an ornate hairstyle, full lips, and almond-shaped eyes with incised eyebrows marking fear, patinated in green and gold. The guardians of the Thai temple, with their mystical presence and their symbolic meaning, present themselves as timeless sentinels. Height: 33 cm - width 15 cm - Depth 19 cm. Approximate weight 5 kg Good state of conservation and use, see details in the photos. Free shipping costs for France International shipping costs price on request depending on the area of the country Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site: https://IrisAntik.com