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☛ ANIMAL STATUES:
These are various forms of animal statue used in Asian and Nepali homes for religious, or decorative proposal. They might not have any religious links so they can be use as a decorative items for you household and it is not required to be worshiped useless you purchase it with an intentions of religious belief.
In modern times, these pair of lions can be found in front of or outside of their houses, company, or entrance to some passages inspired by Asian culture. These are perfect decor for front porch or entry of the house or at the door, one can even keep this at their office desk.

☛ PAIR OF SNOW LIONS IN ASIA
The Lion is one of Buddhism’s most powerful symbols. Traditionally, the lion is associated with royalty, strength, and power. Buddhism considers the lion to be a sacred creature. The Lions represent peace and are thought to bring peace to anyone with their own mark. Instead, they also represent energy and happiness. It is therefore an appropriate symbol for the Buddha who tradition has it was a royal prince. The Buddha’s teachings are sometimes referred to as the ‘Lion’s Roar’, again indicative of their strength and power.

The image on the left shows a capital from a pillar of Asoka: the Lions of Sarnath. Sarnath is where the Buddha first preached, and these lions echo his teachings to the four quarters of the world, sometimes called ‘the Lion’s Roar’. The wheel symbolizes Buddhist law and also Asoka’s legitimacy as an enlightened ruler.

Especially in Tibetan Buddhist art, lions are often depicted on the throne the Buddha sits on, but these are Snowlions (mythical creatures), and they actually represent the eight main Bodhisattvas (students of the Buddha).
What seems a much later development is the depiction of the Buddha’s eyes (especially on stupas), as is frequently seen in Nepal. They look in all four directions, representing the omniscient mind of a Buddha.

*UNIQUE PIECES: Since the items are completely Handmade, every piece has different design and there will be some variations in the given detail.

☛ HISTORY OF PAIR OF SNOW LION
These Pair of lions are known as guardian lions throughout Asia. These pairs of guardian lions are often depicted flanking the throne of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. A pair of lions usually stand as guard outside Buddhist temples, the male on the viewer’s right when approaching the temple and the female on the left. These ferocious creatures are believed to protect the temple and those seeking enlightenment from evil forces.

These pair of lion are significant not just in Buddhist temple or their holy places but are equally important in Hindu temple. Temple lion is a symbol of guardian and protector. Found in front of most of the Hindu temple’s entrance, these pair of lions are guardians to the deities. Most of the temples in Nepal have various sculptures of animals as guardians or gatekeepers. They are placed as per their respective powers.

☛ SAND CASTING:
This Temple Lion has been created using the sand casting system, also known as sand molding casting. This widely employed manufacturing process utilizes a sand mold to produce metal products and components in various sizes and shapes. Sand casting holds significant popularity in the industry, accounting for approximately 60% of all metal castings. The sand casting process involves six primary steps. First, a pattern or replica of the desired sculpture, in this case, Temple Lion, is created using a material like wood or metal. The pattern is then placed in a flask, which is a box-like structure divided into two halves. The next step involves packing the flask tightly with specially formulated molding sand, creating a mold cavity that matches the shape of the pattern. The pattern is subsequently removed, leaving behind a negative impression of the sculpture within the sand mold.