Moon Gazing Lion Hitching Post

c. 1850
$8,800 USD SOLD
Dimensions
W: 15.0" D: 15.0" H: 63.25"
Materials
Limestone
Collection #
W001
Estimated Shipping
$75

This spirited and expressive limestone post carved with a lion dog looking upwards was chiselled by hand over 150 years ago in the Shanxi region of China. It was originally used as a hitching post for securing horses. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties wealthy families showed their good fortune by displaying beautiful stone posts carved in the shape of powerful animals, instead of more humble wooden ones. Post is mounted on custom iron stand with plate.

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