Model of a Temple Guardian Lion
Chinthe (Guardian Lion)
ca. 1923 (made)
ca. 1923 (made)
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A carved ivory temple guardian lion (chinthe) facing forward on a rectangular wooden base. Conventional flame-like details frame the head and front legs and the three lotuses are carved in shallow relief on the breast (representing the 'three jewels', triratna).
Object details
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| Title | Model of a Temple Guardian Lion |
| Materials and techniques | Carved ivory and ebonised wood |
| Brief description | Carved ivory chinthe on a wood base, Burma, ca. 1923 |
| Physical description | A carved ivory temple guardian lion (chinthe) facing forward on a rectangular wooden base. Conventional flame-like details frame the head and front legs and the three lotuses are carved in shallow relief on the breast (representing the 'three jewels', triratna). |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Credit line | Given by H.M. Queen Mary |
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| Accession number | IM.325-1924 |
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| Record created | April 14, 1999 |
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