Une paire de modèles de lions gardiens en porcelaine de Chine à émail sancai, Ming

H.: 30,5 cm (the tallest figure excl. stand)

Condition: (UV-checked)
- One with a retouched circular break around the head, with another break through the head. Some retouching to the ears.  Further minor superficial retouching. A restored break to one of the rear legs, and to the left rear corner on the base. Small chips throughout.
- The second with a small reglued section to the tip of one ear. Some retouching to the other ear, as well as below the beak. A touch-up to one of the rear corners of the base. A reglued break to one of the rear legs. Superficial dirt throughout.

Provenance:
- A Dutch private collection.
- Acquired from Aalderink, Amsterdam, 1992.