A large glazed stoneware figure of a guardian lion

19th/20th Century

The snarling beast modelled with head turned to the right, its right paw resting on an embroidered ball, decorated with sancai-type translucent glazes in turquoise, white and ochre.

45cm high

Condition Report

Tail restuck. Part of mane restuck. Some small chips in places - not disfiguring. Some firing fractures in places.

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