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Pair of Large Bronze Temple Lions
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Pair of Large Bronze Temple Lions

1900 - 1920
Description

Superb pair of Bhuddist temple Singha or guardian lions, probably Thai, early 20th.c. Good large size and very well cast in bronze with excellent detail to the faces and mane. Very good condition.

Weight 12kg each.

Width: 10.5" (26.5 cm)

Height: 23.5" (59.5 cm)

Depth: 11.5" (29 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
59.5cm (23.43")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated these Pair Bronze Temple Lions to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241720
Dealers Internal Reference
38094
Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description
Superb pair of Bhuddist temple Singha or guardian lions, probably Thai, early 20th.c. Good large size and very well cast in bronze with excellent detail to the faces and mane. Very good condition.

Weight 12kg each.

Width: 10.5" (26.5 cm)

Height: 23.5" (59.5 cm)

Depth: 11.5" (29 cm)

Height
59.5cm (23.43")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated these Pair Bronze Temple Lions to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241720
Dealers Internal Ref
38094
Collinge Antiques
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A pair of dark bronze temple lion statues sitting upright with intricate stylized manes and detailed ornamental chest bands.
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Archive I A pair of dark bronze temple lion statues sitting upright with intricate stylized manes and detailed ornamental chest bands.

Pair of Large Bronze Temple Lions

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A pair of dark bronze temple lion statues sitting upright with intricate stylized manes and detailed ornamental chest bands.
Pair of Large Bronze Temple Lions
Ref: SA1241720
A pair of dark bronze temple lion statues sitting upright with intricate stylized manes and detailed ornamental chest bands.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleSoutheast Asian
  • MaterialCast Bronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsStylized flame mane, Ornamental breastplate, Open mouth with fangs, Seated guardian posture
  • SizeH 59.5 cm (23 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This pair of large Buddhist temple Singha guardian lion sculptures dates from the early 20th century in a Southeast Asian style. Each piece is cast in bronze with a dark brown finish and stands in a seated guardian posture with an open mouth showing fangs, a stylized flame mane, and an ornamental breastplate. Additional visible details include elaborate surface chasing across the chest, defined clawed paws, and rounded back legs. Each sculpture measures 59.5 cm high, 26.5 cm wide, and 29 cm deep. These statues are suitable for placement on top of a sideboard in a gentleman's library or a living area to bring a formal, decorative accent to an interior scheme.

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Known as Singha, Chinthe, or Foo Dogs across various Southeast Asian and East Asian cultures, these stylized lions served as protective guardians placed at the entrances of temples and sacred structures to ward off negative influences.

Historically, bronze figures were created using the lost-wax casting technique, where molten bronze was poured into a hand-carved wax mould, allowing for intricate surface detailing in the mane and ornamental chest straps.

Authentic pieces generally display natural surface wear, casting seam imperfections, and a deep patina formed through gradual oxidisation rather than modern chemical distressing or uniform painted finishes.

These sculptural figures can be styled as focal points atop a large console table, flanking an entranceway, or positioned on a sideboard to create visual symmetry and textural contrast against clean, contemporary walls.

Dust regularly using a clean, soft-bristled brush or dry microfibre cloth, and avoid using harsh chemical cleaners; a light application of microcrystalline wax can be applied periodically to preserve the metal surface.
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