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Pair Tibetan Gilt Bronze Temple Lions, C1920
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Pair Tibetan Gilt Bronze Temple Lions, C1920

1900 - 1920
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Pair of early 20th century Tibetan gilt bronze temple lions,c1920. They are well cast, heavy (3 kg the pair),with good decoration and nice detail to the features. They have nice colour/patina and are in good condition but with minor rubbing, surface wear and discolouration with slight colour variation between the two. 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. I will happily ship worldwide but please contact me for a bespoke quote for your Country.

Size: 21cm tall x 21cm wide x 10cm deep, weight 3kg the pair.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated these Tibetan Gilt Bronze Lions to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA835420
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Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Pair of early 20th century Tibetan gilt bronze temple lions,c1920. They are well cast, heavy (3 kg the pair),with good decoration and nice detail to the features.
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They have nice colour/patina and are in good condition but with minor rubbing, surface wear and discolouration with slight colour variation between the two.
Curious Antiques

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. I will happily ship worldwide but please contact me for a bespoke quote for your Country.

Size: 21cm tall x 21cm wide x 10cm deep, weight 3kg the pair.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated these Tibetan Gilt Bronze Lions to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA835420
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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A pair of antique cast gilt bronze Tibetan temple lions featuring open mouths, chased body detail, and raised tails.
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Archive I A pair of antique cast gilt bronze Tibetan temple lions featuring open mouths, chased body detail, and raised tails.

Pair Tibetan Gilt Bronze Temple Lions, C1920

Archive II A pair of antique cast gilt bronze Tibetan temple lions featuring open mouths, chased body detail, and raised tails. View II
Archive III A pair of antique cast gilt bronze Tibetan temple lions featuring open mouths, chased body detail, and raised tails. View III
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Archive XII A pair of antique cast gilt bronze Tibetan temple lions featuring open mouths, chased body detail, and raised tails. View XII
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Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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A pair of antique cast gilt bronze Tibetan temple lions featuring open mouths, chased body detail, and raised tails.
Pair Tibetan Gilt Bronze Temple Lions, c1920
Ref: SA835420
A pair of antique cast gilt bronze Tibetan temple lions featuring open mouths, chased body detail, and raised tails.
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FAQs

Tibetan temple lions, often representing the mythical Snow Lion or Sengge, are sacred creatures in Himalayan Buddhist iconography. They traditionally symbolize protection, courage, and spiritual sovereignty, placed as symbolic guardians in temples and monastic spaces.

These figures were typically cast in bronze or brass using the lost-wax casting technique. Artisans then chased the metal surface by hand to refine details before applying mercury gilding or gold leaf to achieve a gilded finish.

Authentic period pieces display crisp hand-chased metalwork rather than modern machine finishing, natural wear to the gilding on high-contact areas, and residue from traditional core casting materials inside hollow bases.

Place a pair of temple lions symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or library shelf. Their metallic finish and sculptural silhouette introduce historical texture to contemporary or traditional schemes.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush. Avoid liquid metal polishes, solvent cleaners, or abrasive substances, as these can permanently damage delicate surface gilding and historical patina.
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