Asian Art - 11th November 2009

Lot 152

A Chinese jade carving of a recumbent Buddhist lion

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £1800

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Description

A Chinese jade carving of a recumbent Buddhist lion, holding a ribbon in her mouth and watching over her cub, the stone of a pale celadon tone, 17th / 18th century, 12.2cm. Together with a wood stand. (2) Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Ms Goldney.