A PAIR OF BUDDHISTIC LION FORM ROOF TILES

MING DYNASTY

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A PAIR OF BUDDHISTIC LION FORM ROOF TILES
ming dynasty
Each standing with the head raised and the mouths open bearing the teeth with a long celestial ribbon draped over the tongue and streaming to the sides, the tail separately fitted, the mane and tail glazed in blue on an aubergine body, with a chestnut glazed tongue
26 in. (66.0 cm.) long (2)

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