A MONUMENTAL PAIR OF MARBLE BUDDHIST LIONS

Lot 23
03.11.2020 14:00UTC +00:00
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£ 193 750
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Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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Lot 23 | A MONUMENTAL PAIR OF MARBLE BUDDHIST LIONS
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£ 40 000 – 60 000
A MONUMENTAL PAIR OF MARBLE BUDDHIST LIONS

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

Each lion is carved seated on its haunches on a waisted lotus plinth with drapings, wearing a tasselled collar carved in relief that is hung with a bell suspended above the chest. One beast has its right paw resting on a cub, the other has its left paw resting on a ball. Both have bulging eyes and a fierce expression with barred teeth. The tightly curled manes and draped stands are both finely detailed.

50 ¼ in. high, 26 ¼ in wide, 27 in. deep (127.5 cm. x 66.5 cm. x 68.5 cm.)

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