Early 20th Century Bronze Wall Hanging Plaque Matted on Silk and Framed

A delightful antique bronze wall hanging plaque matted and framed
It portrays a charming scene of Buddha Foo Dog and Frogs
The plaque has been cast from bronze and features a detailed raised relief design that has been decorated with a patina.
Foo Dogs are the ancient sacred dogs of Asia who guard Buddhist temples. The association between these dogs and Buddha is one of great significance. Foo Dogs have the appearance of a lion. The lion in Buddhist religion is seen as sacred and has sometimes been offered to Buddha as a sacrifice.
This Wall Hanging is so rare!