Asian Art I - 17th November 2015
Lot 203
A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE MODEL OF A BUDDHIST LION DOG 18TH CENTURY In a recumbent position
Estimate £10,000 - £15,000 | Hammer £9000
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Description
A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE MODEL OF A BUDDHIST LION DOG
18TH CENTURY
In a recumbent position, with a bushy tail, the ears flattened against its body, the spine protruding from the back, the stone with russet markings, 9.8cm.
Cf. Chung, Michaelson and So, Chinese Jade Animals, pp.158-9, no.141 for a related example.