temple lion antique khmer style bronze standing temple guardian or lion 12cm 5 Pinda Her she is seated on

Her she is seated on round lotus petal pedestal which is itself stood on a decorated square pedestal

In his upper right hand Shiva holds a conch shell (shankha)

Antique Khmer Style Mounted Bronze Maitreya Buddha Statue - 30cm/12"

built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century

The distinctive patina of the piece is particularly delightful

temple lion antique khmer style bronze standing temple guardian or lion 12cm 5 Pinda Her she is seated onAntique Khmer Style Bronze Standing Temple Guardians or Lions 12cm 5" Measures (Height) 12cm 5" A lovely antique Khmer style Temple Guardian or Lion figure, in the Angkor period, 10th century style of Banteay Srei. The guardian of the gate, is placed around the outside of a temple to serve both as greeters and defenders, they were specifically intended to protect the principle entrances of temples. The statue is cast in the round to show a strong body