A LARGE PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE BUDDHIST LION
A LARGE PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE BUDDHIST LION

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

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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
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.

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