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LOT 2359

Chinese Ming Stone Lion

MING DYNASTY, 1368-1644 A.D. OR LATER

26 in. (140 kg, 66 cm).

Carved in a reclining position with its head turned to the side, bulging eyes and a fierce expression with barred teeth, the front paws with five claws and the left paw turned towards the centre, bushy tail curving upwards and resting on the right flank next to a collar with a bell.

Provenance

Ex K.C. collection, London, 1990-2000.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 2359

Chinese Ming Stone Lion

Sold for (Inc. bp): £650

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