antique chinese style temple guardian lions shishi lions foo dogs imperial lions pair 10 5cm 7 Brahma statue One of the most recognisable

One of the most recognisable of Asian deities

This antique Indonesian style bronze Ganesha is a powerful four‑armed image of the remover of obstacles

A simply wonderful piece representing the most significant elements of Buddhist teaching

In this essay

the eye of wisdom — blazes as a raised mark

antique chinese style temple guardian lions shishi lions foo dogs imperial lions pair 10 5cm 7 Brahma statue One of the most recognisableAntique Chinese Style Temple Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Imperial Lions (Pair) 10cm 4" Measures (Height) 10cm 4" A pair of antique Chinesestyle temple guardian lionsalso known as Imperial guardian lions, shishi lions, or foo dogs. Since the lion motif entered China from India, particularly through Buddhist symbolism, guardian lion statues have stood before imperial palaces, tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of officials and wealthy