antique burmese style bronze standing chinthe guardian temple lion 11 5cm 13 Harihara Holding an open alms bowl

Holding an open alms bowl this posture is a reminder of the duty of the monks to follow Buddha's ideal of detachment and poverty and to go each day to receive food from the hands of the believers

and marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Khmer artistic imagery

characterized by their graceful postures and serene expressions

Half‑closed eyes suggest inward meditation

antique burmese style bronze standing chinthe guardian temple lion 11 5cm 13 Harihara Holding an open alms bowlAntique Burmese Style Bronze Standing Chinthe Guardian Temple Lions 11. 5cm 5" (Pair) Measures (Height) 11. 5cm 5" A pair of antique Burmese style bronze Chinthe or Guardian lions. In the enchanting landscape of Myanmar, where pagodas and temples punctuate the horizon, the mythical Chinthe stands as a sentinel, guarding sacred spaces with its majestic presence. This revered creature, depicted here as a mythical lion, with unique embellishments, holds