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Tang Dynasty (618-907)
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A PAIR OF MASSIVE MARBLE LIONS
Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Each lion is powerfully moulded seated facing forwards, the tails are swept upwards over the hind quarters.
The higher, 53 in. (134.8 cm.)
Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Each lion is powerfully moulded seated facing forwards, the tails are swept upwards over the hind quarters.
The higher, 53 in. (134.8 cm.)
Provenance
From the private collection of the Ghezzi family, Switzerland
Christies Los Angeles, 13 April 2000, lot 92
Christies Los Angeles, 13 April 2000, lot 92
Special notice
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