A Chinese Cizhou-type guardian lion Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) modelled as a lion seated on its hind legs, with iron brown highlights on a pale greenish-white glaze. With a fitted hardwood stand. With stand 14 cm high, 7.5 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 2 June 2008, lot 147 Ex Joshua McClelland print room. Ex Hugh Moss, London Mossgreen auction 147 2/6/2008 Joshua McClelland Print Room Hugh Moss