California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 24, 2017  June 24, 2017

 Lot # 2188 
A PAIR OF BAMBOO ROOT BUDDHIST LIONS CARVINGS    清 竹根雕瑞獅一對


  • Dimension: Height: 10 in (25.4 cm) Width: 7 1/8 in (18.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $500
  • Estimate To: $800

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. Qing Dynasty period.