California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sep. 14, 2013  Sep. 14, 2013

 Lot # 254 
A PAIR OF BAMBOO ROOT GUARDIAN LIONS CARVING    十九世紀 竹根雕瑞獅一對


  • Dimension: H: 10 in (25.4 cm) W: 7 1/8 in (18.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3000

Both guardian lions depicted with head turning sideways and with a playful expression; the male lion holds a ball under his left paw, while the female lion has a small cub on her side. 19th century.