antique burmese style bronze standing chinthe guardian temple lion 11 5cm 13 Harihara Whilst an elephant-headed deity wielding

Whilst an elephant-headed deity wielding an axe may inspire images of a belligerent warhead

embodying the ideals of femininity and spiritual harmony

Half‑closed eyes suggest inward meditation

Siddhartha Gautama

an aureole rises around the head

antique burmese style bronze standing chinthe guardian temple lion 11 5cm 13 Harihara Whilst an elephant-headed deity wieldingAntique 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