A Chinese Stone Sculpture

17th century

Sold by Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Description

A fine temple guardian lion, Chinese Tang Dynasty 618-907. Grey stone sculpture. Super fierce expressional face with bared fangs. The claws gripping the base from which it is ready to pounce. Lions became more widely depicted in icons during the introduction into China of Buddhism. They have usually been found in pairs guarding both tombs and temples. This particular example is well carved and has a lovely smooth patination over the back and highlights on its face. Both lion and platform carved from a single block of stone

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

40cm (15.75")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA855465

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