{"product_id":"monumental-traditional-chinese-guardian-lion-bronze-sculpture-carved-relief-plinth-250cm","title":"Monumental Traditional Chinese Guardian Lion Bronze Sculpture (Carved Relief Plinth) - 250cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eMonumental Traditional Chinese Guardian Lion Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands at an imposing 250 centimetres, commanding immediate authority with its seated upright pose, open snarl, and right forepaw pressed firmly over a decorative sphere. This is a piece defined by accumulated detail: scroll-carved mane, a collared neck with bell pendant, exposed claws, and an integral plinth whose four faces carry deeply recessed panels of floral and geometric relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast using the lost-wax process, this sculpture achieves the level of surface resolution that only hand-finished \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ecast bronze\u003c\/span\u003e can deliver. The deep dark-brown patina settles into the carved recesses of the mane and plinth reliefs, while warm amber highlights emerge on the raised surfaces of the musculature and scrollwork. At 700 kilograms, the physical presence of this \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003elarge bronze lion statue\u003c\/span\u003e is as significant as its visual authority. Every claw tip, every spiral of the mane, and every geometric panel on the plinth base has been refined by hand before the final patina is applied, ensuring consistency across raised and recessed surfaces alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture suits formal entrance settings, grand interior halls, heritage gardens, and institutional forecourts. Its traditional Chinese iconography pairs naturally with stone paving, clipped hedging, symmetrical planting schemes, and architectural facades in warm stone or dark brick. The patina holds equally well in covered outdoor positions and climate-controlled interiors. For paired gateway installations, a matching piece with left-paw-on-plinth orientation is available to order as a bespoke commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a range of patina finishes beyond the dark-brown standard, including verde green, antique gold wash, and natural mid-brown. Scale can be adjusted to suit your specific architectural context, from courtyard scale to full monumental gateway proportions. For clients interested in a commission inspired by the work of Fernando Botero or traditional East Asian sculptural traditions, our studio team can discuss proportion and finish preferences directly. Contact us before ordering to confirm placement dimensions, patina selection, or paired-guardian requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, browse the dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-lion-statues\"\u003eBronze Lion Statues\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or view our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-bronze-sculptures\"\u003eLarge Bronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e for similarly scaled commissions.\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\u003e250 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095805354331,"sku":"BRONZE-FU-DOG-1","price":123912.0,"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-250cm_primary_42d87415-1f34-408b-8063-03805d10a320.jpg?v=1780505632","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/monumental-traditional-chinese-guardian-lion-bronze-sculpture-carved-relief-plinth-250cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}