North Indian Stone Sculpture of a Lion Attacking a Demon - PF.1319 - For Sale

North Indian Stone Sculpture of a Lion Attacking a Demon - PF.1319
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With elegant, stylized ferocity, a rampant lion pounces on a fleeing demon. Originally, this graceful sculpture may have stood guard at the doorway of a palace or temple as a warning to all malicious spirits not to enter. The tradition for lions guarding doors and gates is an ancient one, common to a great variety of cultures including the Egyptians, Assyrians, Romans and Chinese. There is a strong Chinese influence in this piece, suggesting open relations between the two cultures. Rendered with the timeless energy of myth, this is a work of enduring power and beauty. - (PF.1319)

Antiquities
Ancient Near East
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Barakat Gallery
405 North Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills
California-90210
USA
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Email : barakat@barakatgallery.com
Phone : 310.859.8408

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