Tall Crackle Porcelain Lion on Stand

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A Chinese white porcelain crackle figure of a seated lion, expertly mounted on a custom black wood stand. This Tang Dynasty-style standing figure of a lion guardian is depicted in a seated position with an open roar. Guardian lion statues like these have a rich tradition of standing in front of Chinese Imperial palaces and temples, believed to carry powerful mythic protective benefits. *Era: Vintage *Material: Porcelain/Wood *Size: 16"(L) x 10"(D) x 26"(H) *Color: White *Condition: Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be consider defects but rather part of its character & historical value. Found in Shanxi **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting. Specifications Material: White crackle porcelain on custom black wood stand Dimensions: 16"L x 10"D x 26"H Origin: Vintage; Chinese Tang Dynasty-style guardian lion (shi) porcelain sculptural tradition; white crackle porcelain, Shanxi, China Era: Vintage Condition: Wear consistent with age and use; white crackle porcelain with blemishes consistent with age Special Detail: Guardian lion in seated position with open roar; echoes the protective tradition of imperial lion guardians placed before Chinese palaces and temples; distinctive crackle porcelain finish adds textural elegance; on custom black wood stand

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