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Qing dynasty 18th century

LION AND CUB

1750

Sculpture, 17.8 × 0.1 × 0.1 cm

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Sculptures of lions have a long history in Chinese art. Although known since early Han dynasty, figures of lions in lapidary art developed with the spread of Buddhism, when they began to be placed at the entrance of temples and important halls to ensure the protection of those who entered. Since the Tang dynasty onwards they were shown in pairs, the male with its paw over a sphere while the female with a cub, and only during the Ming and Qing dynasty depictions of playful lions began to acquire

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Production year

1750

Medium

Jade

Dimensions (H x W)

17.8 × 0.1 × 0.1 cm

Production location

China

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Issued by Jacques Barrère

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