antique chinese style temple guardian lion foo dog imperial lion 37cm 15 Ganesh Sculpture Guanyin occupies a central role

Guanyin occupies a central role in Chinese Buddhist practice

In the realm of Buddhist iconography

which is itself stood upon a square pedestal

Antique Khmer Style 8-Arm Bronze Bayon Brahma - Hindu God Creation - 32cm/13"

antique chinese style temple guardian lion foo dog imperial lion 37cm 15 Ganesh Sculpture Guanyin occupies a central roleAntique Chinese Style Temple Guardian Lion Foo Dog Imperial Lion 37cm 15" Measures (Height) 37cm 15" Antique Chinese style Temple Guardian lion, Imperial Guardian lion or Foo Dog. Since the introduction of the lion symbolism from Indian culture especially through Buddhist symbolism, statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials