The image of a Lion in Full attack on the back of a domestic animal is common in Persian Art from at least the 15th century onward. Where does it come from. Is the western Liao, the Kara Khitan the key to the puzzle.
Auction Notes:
FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART
370
A GILT-BRONZE LION AND RAM GROUP
LIAO DYNASTY
Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP
A GILT-BRONZE LION AND RAM GROUP
LIAO DYNASTY
the lion in full attack leaping onto the back of the standing ram and sinking its teeth into its back
9cm., 3 1/2 in.
SOTHEBY'S FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART
09 NOVEMBER 2011 | 10:00 AM GMT
LONDON
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