{"product_id":"monumental-pair-thai-singha-temple-lions-gilt-bronze-103-104cm","title":"Monumental Pair of Thai Singha Temple Lions – Gilt Bronze, 103–104 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingha A:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 103 × W 44 cm, 38 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingha B:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 104 × W 44 cm, 49.6 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87.6 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy cast bronze with surviving gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand \/ Siam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to the late 18th–early 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional matched pair of monumental Thai Singha temple lions, cast at architectural scale and designed as protective guardians. Their vigorous manes, open mouths and robust stance are complemented by a Buddhist wheel or solar-wheel motif cast on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surfaces retain extensive aged gilding, dark patina and casting irregularities. The early Rattanakosin dating and the precise gilding technique remain art-historical attributions; microscopy and weight alone are not treated as definitive dating evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubstantial antique condition with extensive wear to gilding, patina and age-related casting\/surface variation. Offered as the original matched pair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361459257674,"sku":"572","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/monumental-pair-thai-singha-temple-lions-gilt-bronze-103-104cm-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787918656","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/monumental-pair-thai-singha-temple-lions-gilt-bronze-103-104cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}