A RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED ROARING LION
CHINA, TANG-SONG DYNASTY (AD 618-1279)
Possibly the cover of a censer, the powerfully rendered beast shown seated with mouth open in a roar with long, curly mane and tail, with an inscription on the rim of the base, reading 'guan yao' (official kiln)
4 ¼ in. (10.7 cm.) high
A RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED ROARING LION
CHINA, TANG-SONG DYNASTY (AD 618-1279)
Possibly the cover of a censer, the powerfully rendered beast shown seated with mouth open in a roar with long, curly mane and tail, with an inscription on the rim of the base, reading 'guan yao' (official kiln)
4 ¼ in. (10.7 cm.) high
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