Male fo lion

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 64.58.1
Type: sculpture; statuette; pottery
Date of production:
Early 18th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: bisquite
Techniques: glazed
Dimensions: height: 18 cm
diameter (base): 8.2 cm
The animal figure sits on a rectangular, openwork pedestal with a candle holder on his back. The pedestal is decorated with a depiction of drapery arranged in a V shape. He was made with his female pair.