The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma

The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma

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A rare white jade figure of a buddhist lion, Qing Dynasty, 18th century | 清乾隆 白玉瑞獅戲球擺件

Auction Closed

March 24, 08:41 PM GMT

Estimate

15,000 - 25,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A rare white jade figure of a buddhist lion 

Qing Dynasty, 18th century 

清乾隆 白玉瑞獅戲球擺件


well-carved in the round, recumbent and with its head turned back, the stone an even white colour, polished to a soft glow

11.4 cm wide

Sir Ernest Cassel (1852-1921).