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Huge (35kg) Pair Tibetan Bronze Temple Lions/foo Dogs,c1880
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Huge (35kg) Pair Tibetan Bronze Temple Lions/foo Dogs,c1880

19th century
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Beautiful pair of very large late 19th century Tibetan bronze temple lions/Foo dogs,c1880. I have owned many of these over the years and these are by far the best. Standing at 2 feet tall and weighing around 35kgs (I cannot fit them on my scales/they are too heavy) these are highly impressive and decorative pieces. The casting is very fine with lovely detail to the features, mane, claws etc with key facets highlighted in gilt. The bronze has aged well and taken on a lovely deep rich colour. Overall condition is good . Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. These are very large and heavy so please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 63cm tall x 54cm wide x 39cm deep, weight approximately 35kg for the pair.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated these Tibetan Bronze Temple Lions to the 19th Century.

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SA1092502
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Beautiful pair of very large late 19th century Tibetan bronze temple lions/Foo dogs,c1880. I have owned many of these over the years and these are by far the best.
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Standing at 2 feet tall and weighing around 35kgs (I cannot fit them on my scales/they are too heavy) these are highly impressive and decorative pieces.
Curious Antiques

The casting is very fine with lovely detail to the features, mane, claws etc with key facets highlighted in gilt. The bronze has aged well and taken on a lovely deep rich colour. Overall condition is good . Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. These are very large and heavy so please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 63cm tall x 54cm wide x 39cm deep, weight approximately 35kg for the pair.

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated these Tibetan Bronze Temple Lions to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1092502
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Archive I A pair of substantial dark bronze Tibetan temple lions featuring raised tails, stylised scale details, and brass accents.

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A pair of substantial dark bronze Tibetan temple lions featuring raised tails, stylised scale details, and brass accents.
Huge (35kg) Pair Tibetan Bronze Temple Lions/Foo Dogs,c1880
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FAQs

Tibetan temple lions, also known as Snow Lions or Foo Dogs, are mythical guardian creatures in Asian art and Tibetan Buddhist symbolism, traditionally placed in pairs at entryways of temples and grand estates to ward off negative energy.

These figures were typically cast using the lost-wax technique, composed of copper-alloy bronze with hand-chased surface details and contrasting polished brass or gilt decorative accents.

Authentic 19th-century bronze pieces display natural age patina, casting seams or core residues internally, intricate hand-engraved surface work, and heavy weight proportionate to cast metal construction.

A pair of heavy bronze lions can be placed flanking an entryway door, arranged within a foyer display, or positioned beside a fireplace hearth to anchor an eclectic design scheme.

Regular dusting with a soft microfibre cloth is recommended, while periodic applications of microcrystalline wax help protect the patina and prevent unwanted surface oxidisation without damaging original finishes.
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