these figures out of cast bronze represent specific Bodhisattvas depicted atop their sacred vehicles
The sculptures have Lopburi/Khmer iconographic tradition
The feline creature has stylised floral and decorative saddle blankets common in Thai-Burmese altarpiece bronzes. Figures riding tigers or lions in this tradition typically represent a protective aspect of a Bodhisattva or an earth deity associated with courage and spiritual dominance
The long, tapering snout and low posture frequently identify this mount as a stylised wild In Buddhist iconography, the deity Marichi (the goddess of the dawn) is classically represented riding a wild boar or a chariot drawn by boars.
Slight signs of wear, in accordance with age and use
Total weight of 1060 grams
Late 19th century Southeast Asian art