antique chinese style bronze temple guardian lions shishi lions foo dogs imperial lions pair 17cm 9 Bodhi His right hand is raised

His right hand is raised in the vitarka mudra

The hand gestures (mudras) and ornaments adorning the Buddha's body convey symbolic meanings related to enlightenment

Mahākaccāyana (Phra Sangkachai) is praised by the Buddha for:

The robe’s heavily pleated flap cascades elegantly to the navel

and is associated with prosperity

antique chinese style bronze temple guardian lions shishi lions foo dogs imperial lions pair 17cm 9 Bodhi His right hand is raisedAntique Chinese Style Bronze Temple Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Imperial Lions (Pair) 16. 5cm 7" Measures (Height) 16. 5cm 7" A pair of bronze antique Chinese style Temple Guardian lions, Imperial Guardian lions, Shishi Lions or Foo Dogs. 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