Description A Thai Gilt Wooden Temple Guardian
20th century, a carved wooden lion or qilin temple guardian sculpture covered in gilt with elaborate carved filigree decoration, painted mouth with ferocious sharp teeth, inlaid glass eyes, may have originally been part of a pair to guard a Buddhist temple or home.
18.75 x 13 x 7.5 in.
Estate of the Late Phyllis J. Prather, owner of The Brass Lantern, Greensboro, NC
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Condition Report Good estate condition.