California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 23, 2017  September 23, 2017

 Lot # 3152 
A PARCIL-GILT BRONZE CAST BUDDHIST LION    唐 銅鎏金異獸 底刻報恩謝德 帶原木盒


  • Dimension: Height: 4 3/8 in (11.1 cm) Width: 2 1/2 in (6.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

Heavily cast seated on its hind legs, the mythical beast with a fierce expression and bulging eyes, its mouth slightly opened to reveal fanged teeth, covered with rows of curly manes. Tang Dynasty period.