DA5-026: Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Guardian Lion Roof Tile Late Ming Dynasty Scottland Seat Depth 17 1/2"

Seat Depth 17 1/2"

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Dimensions: Height to top of finial (adjustable) 35"

DA5-026: Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Guardian Lion Roof Tile Late Ming Dynasty Scottland Seat Depth 17 1/2"Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Guardian Lion Roof Tile Late Ming Dynasty (1368 1644), circa late 16th century, China. The lion is portrayed in motion, striding forward upon a rectangular plinth. Its dragon like head is held upright, fangs bared through a closed mouth, ears flattened back, with bulging eyes staring intensely ahead. The elaborate mane formed as long tresses of "snail shell" curls, reminiscent of the Buddha's hair. The lion wears a jaunty