DA5-026: Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Guardian Lion Roof Tile Late Ming Dynasty Scottland Very well painted

Very well painted

seat height: 20"

His mother

This painting dates to 1914

DA5-026: Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Guardian Lion Roof Tile Late Ming Dynasty Scottland Very well paintedAntique 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