19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Wine

Live Virtual Auction, 11 - 13 April 2021

Oriental Works of Art

Sold for

ZAR 11 725
Lot 180
  • A Chinese sancai-glazed roof tile of a Buddhist lion, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 725

About this Item

A Chinese sancai-glazed roof tile of a Buddhist lion, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

seated on a shaped base, the curly mane with straw-yellow glaze, the neck and back adorned with an aubergine-glazed ribbon, part-glazed body, paper label, restorations, chip, 16,5cm high

Provenance

Sotheby's Parke Bernet, Johannesburg, 17 May 1983, The Property of Mrs AM von Oppell, lot 1.

The Jerling Collection of Blue & White 'Kraak' Porcelain.



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