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MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
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A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE BUDDHIST LION
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The beast is depicted seated on its haunches with its tail flicked upwards onto its back. Its head faces to the right and is carved with a lively expression, with the bulging eyes and facial features finely detailed. The curly mane, backbone, and tail are decorated with fine incised details and the chest and leg muscles are implied with subtle carved undulations. The stone is of an even celadon colour with russet veins and highlights.
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) wide
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The beast is depicted seated on its haunches with its tail flicked upwards onto its back. Its head faces to the right and is carved with a lively expression, with the bulging eyes and facial features finely detailed. The curly mane, backbone, and tail are decorated with fine incised details and the chest and leg muscles are implied with subtle carved undulations. The stone is of an even celadon colour with russet veins and highlights.
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) wide
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