A Pair Of Patinated Bronze Bodhisattvas

A pair of patinated bronze Buddhist bodhisattvas
These cast bronze figures depict specific Buddhist deities or bodhisattvas seated atop their sacred mounts
The sculptures follow the iconographic tradition of Lopburi/Khmer
The feline creature is adorned with stylized saddle blankets featuring floral and decorative motifs, common in Thai-Burmese altar bronzes. In this tradition, figures riding tigers or lions generally represent a protective aspect of a bodhisattva or an earth deity associated with courage and spiritual dominion.
The long, tapered muzzle and low stance often allow this mount to be identified as a stylized wild animal. In Buddhist iconography, the deity Marichi (goddess of the dawn) is classically depicted riding a wild boar or a chariot drawn by wild boars.
Tiger: 14 cm wide, 7 cm deep, and 14.5 cm tall
Wild boar: 12 cm wide, 7 cm deep, and 14 cm tall
Total weight: 1,060 grams
Slight signs of wear, consistent with its age and use
Southeast Asian art from the late 19th century