antique burmese style bronze standing chinthe guardian temple lion 11 5cm 13 Harihara Siddhartha Gautama

Siddhartha Gautama

and marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Khmer artistic imagery

an aureole rises around the head

Half‑closed eyes suggest inward meditation

Her hands are held with her thumb and middle finger touching in the vitarka mudra of teaching

antique burmese style bronze standing chinthe guardian temple lion 11 5cm 13 Harihara Siddhartha GautamaAntique Burmese Style Bronze Standing Chinthe Guardian Temple Lions 11. 5cm 5" (Pair) Measures (Height) 11. 5cm 5" A pair of antique Burmese style bronze Chinthe or Guardian lions. In the enchanting landscape of Myanmar, where pagodas and temples punctuate the horizon, the mythical Chinthe stands as a sentinel, guarding sacred spaces with its majestic presence. This revered creature, depicted here as a mythical lion, with unique embellishments, holds