DA5-026: Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Guardian Lion Roof Tile Late Ming Dynasty Scottland Dimensions: Height to top of

Dimensions: Height to top of finial (adjustable) 35"

French Directoire Fruitwood Inlaid Five Drawer Desk

Seat Depth 17 1/2"

His mother

Very well painted

DA5-026: Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Guardian Lion Roof Tile Late Ming Dynasty Scottland Dimensions: Height to top ofAntique 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