A VERY LARGE BUDDHIST LION BRONZE, MING
China, 17th century. Heavily cast bronze of a roaring Buddhist lion in a striding posture, the sharp fangs well visible inside the open jaw, with elaborately formed curly fur, eyebrows and bushy tail, the paws with massive, protuberating claws.

Provenance: From a private collection of bronzes and sculptures. By repute acquired at auction during the 1970s and thence by descent in the same family.
Condition: Excellent condition with old wear and some minor casting flaws. Very few tiny nicks here and there.

Weight: 12 kilograms
Dimensions: Height 40 cm, length 39 cm

Note the superb almost black patina with its lustrous shine and the removable tail.

明代大型青銅佛獅
中國，十七世紀。青銅獅成咆哮狀，嘴内可見獠牙，皮毛捲曲，眉毛和尾巴濃密，四爪尖銳。

來源：青銅器和造像私人收藏 ，據説是1970年代從拍賣中購得。自此一直保留在同一家族。
品相：品相極好，舊時磨損和一些輕微鑄造瑕疵。局部極輕微刻痕。

重量：12 公斤
尺寸：高40 厘米, 長 39 厘米