antique chinese style temple guardian lion foo dog imperial lion 37cm 15 Ganesh Sculpture An antique Java Style standing

An antique Java Style standing bronze Vishnu sculpture in the 13th century Majapahit style

Antique Indonesian Style Majapahit Standing Bronze Vishnu Statue - Protector & Preserver - 37cm/15"

Behind the figure

which is itself stood upon a square pedestal

In the realm of Buddhist iconography

antique chinese style temple guardian lion foo dog imperial lion 37cm 15 Ganesh Sculpture An antique Java Style standingAntique 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