{"product_id":"temple-lions-antique-khmer-style-bronze-temple-guardians-or-lions-pair-72cm-31","title":"Temple Lions - Antique Khmer Style Bronze Temple Guardians or Lions (Pair) - 72cm\/29\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Khmer Style Bronze Temple Guardians or Lions (Pair) - 72cm\/29\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures - (Height) 72cm\/29\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the heart of the ancient \u003cstrong\u003eKhmer\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\u003c\/strong\u003e, amidst temple complexes that still whisper stories of a glorious past, stood \u003cstrong\u003emajestic\u003c\/strong\u003e temple lions guarding \u003cstrong\u003esacred\u003c\/strong\u003e thresholds. Inspired by those guardians, this \u003cstrong\u003eimposing\u003c\/strong\u003e pair of antique Khmer‑style temple lions is modelled in the 10th‑century Banteay Srei tradition, created as “\u003cstrong\u003eguardians\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong\u003egate\u003c\/strong\u003e” to \u003cstrong\u003ewelcome\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eprotect\u003c\/strong\u003e all who pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003eAngkor\u003c\/strong\u003e period, lions of this type were placed around temple exteriors and at principal entrances, serving not merely as decoration but as potent symbols of strength, \u003cstrong\u003evigilance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edivine\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eprotection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each \u003cstrong\u003elion\u003c\/strong\u003e here is cast fully in the round with a powerful, upright body, broad chest, and firmly planted paws that convey stability and authority. Their faces are richly expressive, with full lips, prominent jaws, and almond‑shaped eyes with incised pupils beneath gently curving brows, all framed by an ornate, \u003cstrong\u003eswirling\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecoiffure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eintricate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003esurface\u003c\/strong\u003e casting—especially around the mane, chest, and collars—evokes the refined stonework of Banteay Srei while the lush green patina recalls age, weathering, and the moss‑touched stones of Angkor itself. The casting is particularly \u003cstrong\u003efine\u003c\/strong\u003e, with every line and motif \u003cstrong\u003ecrisply\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003erendered\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the pair a striking presence from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStanding before them, one is transported back to the great \u003cstrong\u003eKhmer\u003c\/strong\u003e temples, where such lions kept watch over sanctuaries and pilgrims alike. In their steady gaze and elaborate ornament, we feel a living connection to a \u003cstrong\u003ecultural\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eworld\u003c\/strong\u003e that revered the \u003cstrong\u003edivine\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eartistic\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003emastery\u003c\/strong\u003e, and cherished the protective power of sacred guardians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTraditional in form yet dramatically sculptural, this pair of \u003cstrong\u003etemple\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003elions\u003c\/strong\u003e will bring an atmosphere of protection, dignity, and timeless Southeast Asian character to any setting—flanking a doorway, anchoring an entry hall, or enhancing a garden, office, or meditation space. 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