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Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Guardian Lion, late 16th Century
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A fantastic Chinese sancai glazed tilework celestial guardian lion, late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), circa late 16th century, China.
The charming and ferocious lion is portrayed in motion, striding forward upon a rectangular plinth. Its dragon-like head is held upright, fangs bared through a closed mouth, ears flattened back, with bulging eyes staring intensely ahead. The elaborate mane formed as long tresses of "snail shell" curls, reminiscent of the Buddha's hair.
The lion wears a jaunty collar of bells and tassels around his neck and chest, and a ruyi shaped saddle upon its back over a gracefully draped and trailing saddle blanket. The saddle supports a large open round jar attached to a hidden hollow central support which originally would have held a pole or a standard.
A large hole to the posterior of the lion would originally have held a tail, which is now missing.
The sculpture was originally glazed in bright and deep sancai colors of green, yellow and cream. The glaze shows heavy weathering and degradation, creating a softer and warmer color palette.
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Ming (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa late 16th century
- Condition:Repaired: A glue repair to one ear. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. In overall fair condition. Heavy wear and weathering to the glaze. Scattered chips and losses to the pottery, especially to the jar. One ear repaired. Please see photos.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894737070452
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