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Traditionally, Buddhist lions are placed in pairs: the male lion symbolises strength and protection, the female symbolises fertility and harmony. Their role was to ward off negative influences and bring prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>The remaining traces of gilding show that these statues were originally intended for a representative and ceremonial place. The gilding highlights their status as luxurious objects that combined protection with aesthetic splendour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimensions &amp; condition<\/strong><br \/>\nHeight: 11 cm - Width: 11.5 cm - Depth: 6.5 cm<br \/>\nMaterial: bronze with traces of gilding<br \/>\nCondition: signs of use and age appropriate to age and function<br \/>\nProvenance: purchased from Oriental Art Auctions<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indrukwekkend paar bronzen boeddhistische leeuwen uit de Qing-dynastie, met nog zichtbare resten van vergulding en een krachtige uitstraling. 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