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Large Burmese Bronze/mirrored Temple Lion, C 1820
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Large Burmese Bronze/mirrored Temple Lion, C 1820

19th century
For Sale by Curious Antiques
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A stunning quality antique early 19th Century Burmese or Thai bronze temple Lion/ Fo Dog, c1820. This is a beautiful example depicted in the traditional manner playing with a ball. Traditionally these are guardians at Buddhist temples and this is probably a temple piece - it still has a ring to enable it to be chained to the temple building. This is a very fine quality casting and very heavy (10 kgs). The detail is amazing with lovely decoration, including mirrored panels inserted into the body. It has aged well, with lovely patina and is in good original condition with only very minor surface wear. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact us with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Size: 40 cm tall x 15 cm wide x 33 cm long, weight 10kgs.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. We will happily ship worldwide, but please contact us for a bespoke shipping quotation for your Country.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this Burmese Bronze Temple Lion to the 19th Century.

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SA349743
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SA6/15
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A stunning quality antique early 19th Century Burmese or Thai bronze temple Lion/ Fo Dog, c1820. This is a beautiful example depicted in the traditional manner playing with a ball.
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Traditionally these are guardians at Buddhist temples and this is probably a temple piece - it still has a ring to enable it to be chained to the temple building.
Curious Antiques

This is a very fine quality casting and very heavy (10 kgs). The detail is amazing with lovely decoration, including mirrored panels inserted into the body. It has aged well, with lovely patina and is in good original condition with only very minor surface wear. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact us with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Size: 40 cm tall x 15 cm wide x 33 cm long, weight 10kgs.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. We will happily ship worldwide, but please contact us for a bespoke shipping quotation for your Country.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Burmese Bronze Temple Lion to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA349743
Dealers Internal Ref
SA6/15
Curious Antiques
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A dark bronze Burmese temple lion sculpture standing with one paw resting on a sphere, featuring open jaws, crest details, and inlaid glass fragments.
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Archive I A dark bronze Burmese temple lion sculpture standing with one paw resting on a sphere, featuring open jaws, crest details, and inlaid glass fragments.

Large Burmese Bronze/Mirrored Temple Lion, c 1820

Archive II A dark bronze Burmese temple lion sculpture standing with one paw resting on a sphere, featuring open jaws, crest details, and inlaid glass fragments. View II
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A dark bronze Burmese temple lion sculpture standing with one paw resting on a sphere, featuring open jaws, crest details, and inlaid glass fragments.
Large Burmese Bronze/Mirrored Temple Lion, c 1820
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FAQs

A Burmese temple lion, traditionally known as a Chinthe, is a mythical guardian creature depicted in Burmese art and architecture to protect sacred sites.

They were typically cast using the lost-wax process (cire perdue) from bronze alloys, often embellished with chased decorative motifs and inset glass or mirror fragments.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural casting irregularities, hand-chased surface details, age-consistent patination, and traditional regional motifs such as stylised flames and sacred spheres.

Position the bronze sculpture on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside understated contemporary accessories to create a focal point with historical character.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, chemical polishes, or abrasive compounds that could strip the natural patination or damage delicate glass inlays.
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