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17TH CENTURY
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A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'BUDDHIST LION' CARVING
17TH CENTURY
The lion is carved in a recumbent position, with finely incised tail and mane, holding a brocade ball between its front paws. The stone is of a greyish-celadon tone, with areas of russet inclusions.
5 in. (12.7 cm.) long
17TH CENTURY
The lion is carved in a recumbent position, with finely incised tail and mane, holding a brocade ball between its front paws. The stone is of a greyish-celadon tone, with areas of russet inclusions.
5 in. (12.7 cm.) long
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