Lot Essay
A very similar carving in bamboo was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 1 June 2011, lot 3864.
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LATE MING/EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
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A CARVED WOOD 'BUDDHIST LION' GROUP
LATE MING/EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The light coloured wood is carved as a Buddhist lion seated on its haunches, with its mouth agape exposing sharp fangs and tongue, and the inset eyes bulging under feathered eyebrows. The front paws hold a brocade ball, and its young are clambering over its back beside its large bushy tail.
4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) wide.
LATE MING/EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The light coloured wood is carved as a Buddhist lion seated on its haunches, with its mouth agape exposing sharp fangs and tongue, and the inset eyes bulging under feathered eyebrows. The front paws hold a brocade ball, and its young are clambering over its back beside its large bushy tail.
4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) wide.
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Ivy Chan
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