Tibet is known as the 'Land of the Snow Lion. In the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition, the snow lion is one of the four 'dignities' associated with the 'wind horse. The other three are the dragon, the garuda, and the tiger. This splendid, dynamic and highly decorative pair of gilded and enamelled copper wall plaques show dancing snow lions with their bushy tails and manes wild and flowing to show their movement. Each has been produced in high relief contributing to their sculptural quality. The two are a true pair - each is the mirror image of the other.

Snow Lion plaques
gilt and enameled copper repoussé
18th century CE
Tibet

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