Chinthe Statue Burmese Lion Guardian, 14 in, Rust Patina

Product Description MADE IN USA Size: 14"tall x 6"wide x 10"deep Material: Metal bonded with resin and antiqued by hand. There can be minor variations in color because antiquing is a natural process and gets richer with time. Outside many temples and Monasteries in Burma, you see these wonderful Burmese Lions, guarding the entrance. Invite one home to protect you! His Story Outside many of the great and small temples in Myanmar sit a pair of these wonderful guardian creatures.  Brass weights cast in the shape of mythical beasts like the Chinthe were commonly used to measure standard quantities of items in the markets. In the Burmese zodiac, the Chinthe (lion) sign represents Tuesday-born individuals. Shipping Each statue is handmade to order so please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. Ships to street address via Fed Ex.