Pair of Turquoise-glazed Buddhist Lions

Description:

Pair of Turquoise-glazed Buddhist Lions, China, 19th/20th century, each lion seated upon a square pedestal base, a female lion with a cub, and a male with a ball, mounted as bookends with brass fittings, ht. 9 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

Mounted as bookends with brass fittings, chip to one ear, surface dirt.


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