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Pair Monumental Polychrome Terracotta Buddhist Guardian Lions

$6,500per set
£4,891.11per set
€5,654.49per set
CA$9,178.19per set
A$9,951.84per set
CHF 5,281.33per set
MX$122,569.59per set
NOK 65,458.70per set
SEK 61,777.96per set
DKK 42,206.55per set

About the Item

Pair of monumental Chinese polychrome glazed terracotta guardian lions each measuring 39 1/2 by 21 3/4 by 18 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A few minor chip losses to the glaze on each, and one with restorations to cracks or breaks to the legs.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881946421982

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