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Hi every one, I'm hoping if any one knows what these two figure are they look very old , and looks asian. they also look as they have natural crazing . I would also wish to know their value they are very, very, heavy . These lion are made of some kind of clay.
I have set them aside in a antique consignment .
Thank you so much for helping me out.
Category
Asian Art
Medium
some kind of light clay
Distinguishing marks
green and yellow dip design, no marking, just hole under items, sign of natural crazing,
mean looking.
mean looking.
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
est. 12" x 4" x 9' height
Date Period
unknown
Weight
very, heavy est 7 Lbs each
History
I have lay it aside to purchase from a antique shop ,but wish know if they worth
Price Paid (If known)
289.00 for par
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Re: antique lions
That is a pair of Tang-style "sancai" (three-colored drip glaze) lions. The unglazed portion and bottom do not appear to have much natural wear, nor does the glaze. Also stylistically they appaer a bit too whimsical for a traditional piece. To me, they appear to be 20th century. The crazing (or crackle) is not in itself indicative of great age, as it usually occurs during production due to the piece being allowed to cool too fast after firing.