{"product_id":"monumental-traditional-chinese-guardian-lion-bronze-sculpture-300cm","title":"Monumental Traditional Chinese Guardian Lion Bronze Sculpture - 300cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eMonumental Traditional Chinese Guardian Lion Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands three metres tall and weighs close to a tonne, commanding immediate authority in any space that receives it. Rendered in the classic male Fu Dog pose, the figure is seated upright with its right forepaw pressed firmly onto a carved lattice orb, mouth open wide to reveal prominent fangs, and mane coiled in the tight spiral curls of traditional Chinese guardian iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished with Deep Patina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is cast using the lost-wax process, which allows the craftspeople to preserve every carved surface detail: the relief floral and figurative motifs on the ornate collar, the pendant bell at its centre, the lattice-work of the decorative orb, and the individually defined spiral curls of the mane. The result is a \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003elarge bronze guardian lion statue\u003c\/span\u003e with a dark bronze body finished in a deep grey-green patina that pools naturally into the recessed detail, accentuating the contrast between smooth body surfaces and the richly textured collar, mane, and ball. As an \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eoutdoor bronze Fu Dog sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e at this scale, the patina will continue to develop a warm, living character with exposure to the elements over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 300cm in height, this piece is suited to grand architectural settings: estate entrance gates, formal garden axes, commercial atria, hotel lobbies, and heritage properties where scale is not a constraint but an expectation. The pale stone plinth beneath the figure grounds it visually and provides a traditional presentation consistent with classical Chinese guardian lion placement. The rich dark tones sit well against pale limestone, rendered brick, polished concrete, and mature planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patina on this sculpture can be specified to order: warm brown, classic verdigris, jet black, or a polished natural bronze finish. Scale variants are available, and we regularly produce paired guardian lion commissions for symmetrical installations. If you are considering this piece for a specific architectural project or require a site survey consultation, contact us before ordering and we will arrange a tailored proposal. The original design takes inspiration from the work of traditional Chinese bronze artisans working in the Qing and Ming dynasty guardian lion tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-lion-statues\"\u003eBronze Lion Statues\u003c\/a\u003e, browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or view other monumental-scale works in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/life-size-bronze-statues\"\u003eLife-Size Bronze Statues\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e950 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095805452635,"sku":"BRONZE-FU-DOG-2","price":133207.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/monumental-traditional-chinese-guardian-lion-bronze-sculpture-300cm_primary_6ab50999-1e6a-41a0-aa12-d0e8f4bfabe0.jpg?v=1780505601","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/monumental-traditional-chinese-guardian-lion-bronze-sculpture-300cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}