Description A Turquoise, Ochre and Green Glazed Tileworks 'Fu Lion' Stand
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
明 法華瓷獅
well molded to depict a fulion with long muscular legs bearing a lotus stand across its back atop aruyiembellished 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
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