A Turquoise, Ochre and Green Glazed Tileworks 'Fu Lion' Stand

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

明法華瓷獅
well molded to depict a fu lion with long muscular legs bearing a lotus stand across its back atop a ruyi embellished and tasseled blanket, secured with a harness across the chest and haunches; the head raised to the left and gaze fixed and mouth held open to suggest a growl emitted through narrow fangs. Glazed predominately in turquoise, with splashed of straw yellow to the mane and tail, the blanket and stand in green.

Height 16 x length 19 in., 40.6 x 48.3 cm.

Property from the Collection of Dr. Ruth F. Mayer, Chicago, Illinois

Nagatani, Chicago, 1 March 1969

Showing some flaking to glaze and firing imperfections. Additional images available upon request. Please contact [email protected] for a complete condition report.

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A Turquoise, Ochre and Green Glazed Tileworks 'Fu Lion' Stand

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