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What does a lion statue symbolize?

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What does a lion statue symbolize?
Depending on the culture, a lion statue can symbolize a variety of things. In Buddhist culture, lion statues bring peace and prosperity, while in China, the lion statues act as guardians. In Italy a lion statue symbolizes power and prestige. You’ll find a collection of lion statues from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture 19th Century Brown Patinated Roaring Lion Statue
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique 19th Century Bronze Lion Sculpture, Naturalist Animalier Style A powerful and finely cast
Category

Antique 1880s French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Large Pair of Bronze Lion Sculptures
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Pair of Bronze Lions Renaissance Manner Lovely Verdis Gris Patina Late C20th
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Lion Sculpture Art Statue
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Brea, CA
and our in-stock inventory sells fast Sculpture #162 Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture Sculpture
Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Console, Table, Painted, Steel, Bronze, Lion, Sculpture
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. Standing on turned legs joined by an ‘H’ stretcher with a bronze, sculpted lion on one side stretcher
Category

Early 2000s English Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

1980s Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Roaring Lions
Located in Marbella, ES
A stunning pair of solid bronze lion sculptures, depicted in a roaring pose with powerful
Category

Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Tuant un Sanglier" After Alfred Barye (French, 1839–1882) Bronze, c. 1900
By Alfred Barye
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
After Alfred Barye (FRENCH, 1839–1882) bronze lion sculpture, "Lion - Tuant un Sanglier," a male
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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