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Pair Of Nepalese Simha Guardian Lions

Name: Pair Of Nepalese Simha Guardian Lions
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: RV2N6KKIY6
Price: 780 EUR
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780 €

Period 20th century

Style Asian Arts

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Pair of bronze Simha temple guardian lions, male and female. Nepal, early 20th century In Nepalese tradition, these guardian lions occupy an important symbolic place, protecting the entrances to temples, monasteries or palaces, just like their counterparts in Southeast Asia. (Singha)
Nepalese lions often have distinctive features influenced by Newar art, such as more elaborate motifs and a slightly different appearance from Thai or Burmese Singha.

Provenance: Estate of Asian art collector and dealer Claude de Marteau.
Sold with certificate of provenance.
L 27 cm x H 25 cm x W 15 cm
Total weight 8.8 kg
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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Asian Arts (Bronze sculptures of Asian Arts Style)
Period	20th century (Bronze sculptures 20th century)
Country of origin	Nepal
Length (cm)	27
Height (cm)	25
Depth (cm)	15
Weight (Kg)	6.8
Materials	Gilt bronze
Internal reference	7444