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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
A LARGE PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE BUDDHIST LION
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The recumbent beast with bulging eyes is carved with its paws tucked under its body, its backbone and mane finely detailed, drilled in two places to its back, a small aperture to the base, the stone with pale russet inclusions.
5¼ in. (13.5 cm.) long, wood stand
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The recumbent beast with bulging eyes is carved with its paws tucked under its body, its backbone and mane finely detailed, drilled in two places to its back, a small aperture to the base, the stone with pale russet inclusions.
5¼ in. (13.5 cm.) long, wood stand
Provenance
From an old English private collection, acquired in Hong Kong in the 1950s and thence by descent.
By repute, from the Mme.du Breuil Collection, Hong Kong.
By repute, from the Mme.du Breuil Collection, Hong Kong.
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