antique chinese style temple guardian lion foo dog imperial lion 37cm 15 Ganesh Sculpture the Buddha is depicted sitting

the Buddha is depicted sitting cross-legged with his right hand touching the earth

which is itself stood upon a square pedestal

An antique Khmer style standing Brahma in the Cambodian Koh Ker style

Guanyin occupies a central role in Chinese Buddhist practice

Behind the figure

antique chinese style temple guardian lion foo dog imperial lion 37cm 15 Ganesh Sculpture the Buddha is depicted sittingAntique 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