temple lion antique khmer style bronze standing temple guardian or lion 12cm 5 Pinda The figure stands in samapada

The figure stands in samapada — perfect equilibrium — his feet planted evenly upon a solid rectangular base

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

Here she stands upon a round double‑lotus pedestal

Antique Khmer Style Bronze Lakshmi / Devi or Divine Head - 24cm/10"

temple lion antique khmer style bronze standing temple guardian or lion 12cm 5 Pinda The figure stands in samapadaAntique 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