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A CARVED BAMBOO ROOT ‘LION’ CUP

LATE MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY

The recumbent lion is carved with its head turned to the side
and the face detailed with bulging eyes and teeth bared. A cub is
clambering cheerfully on its side. The top of the lion’s head is flat
to form the base of the cup, and the underside is hollowed and
lined with metal to serve as the receptacle.
5 º in. (13.4 cm.) high, box

HK$60,000-80,000 US$7,800-10,000

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