Lot 48. A rare 'Yue''lion' candle stand, Western Jin dynasty (265-317); 19 cm, 7 1/2 in. Estimate £15,000 - £25,000. © Sotheby's.
the rotund body with combed mane and supporting a tubular aperture on the back, the head raised facing forward with large bulging eyes and a broad mouth open to reveal the teeth and fangs, all standing on four small clawed feet, covered overall with a pale olive-green glaze
Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art. London, 07 nov. 2018, 10:30 AM