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LOT 1691
Estimate
GBP (£) 800 - 1,000
EUR (€) 930 - 1,160
USD ($) 1,070 - 1,340
CHINESE GREEN STONE LIDDED LION VESSEL
20TH CENTURY A.D.
8 5/8 in. (2.37 kg, 22 cm wide).
20TH CENTURY A.D.
8 5/8 in. (2.37 kg, 22 cm wide).
In the form of a stylised lion in crouching pose with the paws tucked beneath the body and tail extended along the spine; reserved flame motifs to the hips and shoulders, incised collar with knot; separate lid forming the head with open mouth and prominent teeth.
PROVENANCE:
French collection, 1990s-early 2000s.
From an important Paris gallery, France.
Ex private Paris collection.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
