Lot Essay
This stand would have been originally made as a pair and placed on either side of an altar.
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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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A LARGE AMBER AND GREEN GLAZED TILEWORKS ‘BUDDHIST LION’ STAND
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The caparisoned buddhist lion is modelled standing on a rectangular plinth, carrying a vase shaped as an open lotus bloom on its back with a deep receptacle, at one time probably supporting a large temple lamp.
20 1/2 in. (52 cm.) high
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The caparisoned buddhist lion is modelled standing on a rectangular plinth, carrying a vase shaped as an open lotus bloom on its back with a deep receptacle, at one time probably supporting a large temple lamp.
20 1/2 in. (52 cm.) high
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