Object Detail
Description
figure of a temple lion, with front paw resting on ball, possibly a roof tile, decorated in flowers and resting his paw upon the world, overall with cracks and loss, Sitting male fu dog, open mouthed, wide ears, fringed curling fur, decorated with ribbons and flowers, its right foot on aflower ball [world], on rectangular base.
Maker and role
manufacturer: unknown
Production place
China
Production date
circa 1875-circa 1880
Media description
terracotta, three colour glazed
Measurements
575 x 490 x 300 mm
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A1040
TJC reference number
1344
