Figure of lion mounted as lamp

Chinese

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This Buddhist lion mounted as a lamp forms a pair with another in the Lehman Collection (1975.1.1729). The lions sit on high plinths, which have a removable drawer. The animals — 1975.1.1728 is the female with her cub, and 1975.1.1729 is the male with his traditional brocaded ball — are decorated in green, yellow, and white glazes. They are fairly well modeled and display a certain amount of animation. The condition is good, except for repairs to the ears in both pieces.

Figure of lion mounted as lamp, Porcelain with colored glazes., Chinese

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Figure of lion mounted as lamp, Porcelain with colored glazes., Chinese
Figure of lion mounted as lamp, Porcelain with colored glazes., Chinese

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