A LARGE AMBER AND GREEN GLAZED TILEWORKS ‘BUDDHIST LION’ STAND

Lot 3025
30.05.2023 00:00UTC +00:00
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HKD 150 000
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Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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Lot 3025 | A LARGE AMBER AND GREEN GLAZED TILEWORKS ‘BUDDHIST LION’ STAND
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HKD 150 000 – 250 000
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





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Sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 27 November 2019, lot 3068
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