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History of this Lion Style

Lions in this style were designed for the Emerald Buddha temple when it was built during the reign of King Rama I (around AD 1800), and these lions are Thai variations of Khmer lions from what is now called Cambodia, famous for its sprawling temples.

These lions were cast for ESTATELIONS from models of the Thai Buddhist temple lions, 12 of which stand guard protecting against the evil hungry ghost of Thai legend at the entrances to the Ubosoth (chapel or temple) of the Emerald Buddha. In Thai, this sacred temple is known as Wat Phra Kaeo. Built around 1800, the ubosoth is home to a sacred Buddha image known as Phra Kaeo Morakot (the emerald Buddha). The emerald Buddha is actually made of green jasper, a variety of jade, and is only about 65 centimeters tall. Surrounded with a glass case, it rests on a multi tiered gold pedestal within the ornate temple, and is an object of Buddhist devotion. The Emerald Buddha has an fascinating history. According to monks at the temple, in the 15th century AD, lightning struck a chedi where the temple of the Emerald Buddha now stands. The structure broke open revealing a stucco Buddha image concealed inside. It was taken to the local monastery, where the abbot noticed it was a bit chipped on the nose, and decided to clean the statue. He chipped off the plaster, and revealed the beautiful emerald Buddha beneath it.

These lions will guard your home, just as lions in this style have stood guard for two centuries at Wat Phra Kaeo, one of Thailand's most sacred temples.

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Thai Bronze Temple Guardian Lions 13" Dark Brown and Natural Polished Bronze
		Thai Temple Guardian Lions 13 inches tall, by 6" wide and 6" deep, these lions are hand cast in bronze. The lion's body is finished in dark brown, with a polished natural bronze chest plate, mane, face, teeth, and feet. The lions are a smaller version of the our 40" lions, and are modeled from the pairs of bronze lions which guard the entrances to the Ubosoth (Temple) of the Emerald Buddha in the Kingdom of Thailand. Click here for more information about these temple lions, in stock in the USA. Single lions are available. A discount is offered with the purchase of a pair of matching lions.
		In stock in the USA Thai Temple Guardian Lion Item#TL09 (one lion) $152 each + $16.50 USA shipping Thai Temple Guardian Lions Item#TL010 (two lions) $272 a pair + $24 USA shipping
History of this Lion Style Lions in this style were designed for the Emerald Buddha temple when it was built during the reign of King Rama I (around AD 1800), and these lions are Thai variations of Khmer lions from what is now called Cambodia, famous for its sprawling temples. These lions were cast for ESTATELIONS from models of the Thai Buddhist temple lions, 12 of which stand guard protecting against the evil hungry ghost of Thai legend at the entrances to the Ubosoth (chapel or temple) of the Emerald Buddha. In Thai, this sacred temple is known as Wat Phra Kaeo. Built around 1800, the ubosoth is home to a sacred Buddha image known as Phra Kaeo Morakot (the emerald Buddha). The emerald Buddha is actually made of green jasper, a variety of jade, and is only about 65 centimeters tall. Surrounded with a glass case, it rests on a multi tiered gold pedestal within the ornate temple, and is an object of Buddhist devotion. The Emerald Buddha has an fascinating history. According to monks at the temple, in the 15th century AD, lightning struck a chedi where the temple of the Emerald Buddha now stands. The structure broke open revealing a stucco Buddha image concealed inside. It was taken to the local monastery, where the abbot noticed it was a bit chipped on the nose, and decided to clean the statue. He chipped off the plaster, and revealed the beautiful emerald Buddha beneath it. These lions will guard your home, just as lions in this style have stood guard for two centuries at Wat Phra Kaeo, one of Thailand's most sacred temples. We accept Money Orders, Cashier's Checks, PAYPAL, and Personal Checks with a 7-10 day hold. Contact us for more information.