{"product_id":"monumental-traditional-chinese-guardian-lion-bronze-sculpture-inscribed-plinth-250cm","title":"Monumental Traditional Chinese Guardian Lion Bronze Sculpture (Inscribed 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 250cm, presenting one of the great icons of classical East Asian art at a scale that commands genuine architectural presence. Seated upright in an alert, forward-facing pose with an open roaring mouth and right forepaw resting on a decorative orb, this is a piece of serious civic and ceremonial weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast using the lost-wax method, every detail of this \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003elarge bronze guardian lion\u003c\/span\u003e is resolved in metal with the precision that only hand-finishing can achieve. The elaborate mane is rendered as tightly coiled decorative ringlets, each curl distinct and textured against the smooth, warm body surfaces. A studded collar with ornate pendant detail sits at the chest, and the engraved inscription panel on the low-profile integral plinth adds a further layer of ceremonial authenticity. The \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eantique bronze patina\u003c\/span\u003e is warm brown across the raised surfaces, deepening to rich oxidised tones in the recessed areas of the mane and collar, giving the piece an aged, weathered presence that reads as genuinely historic even when newly cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 250cm and 4,500kg, this sculpture is designed for permanent installation in locations of real architectural scale: grand entrance gates, palatial courtyards, hotel forecourts, corporate headquarters, or monumental garden settings. The traditional guardian lion iconography pairs naturally with symmetrical placement, set as a pair flanking a principal entrance. The antique bronze finish reads well against stone, granite, brick, or rendered masonry, and suits both classical and contemporary architectural contexts equally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatina options include natural antique brown, aged green verdigris, or a darker oxidised black-brown finish. Scale can be adjusted to suit your specific site requirements, and the inscription panel can be engraved with custom text to order. We also accept fully bespoke commissions inspired by the work of traditional Chinese sculptural craft. Please contact us before ordering to discuss installation logistics, foundation requirements, and any customisation details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related work in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-lion-statues\"\u003eBronze Lion Statues\u003c\/a\u003e collection, browse the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-bronze-sculptures\"\u003eLarge Bronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, or view all works in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\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\u003e250cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,500kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095909065051,"sku":"BRONZE-LION-STATUES-2","price":157268.0,"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-bronze_primary.jpg?v=1780198330","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/monumental-traditional-chinese-guardian-lion-bronze-sculpture-inscribed-plinth-250cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}