Chinese Crouching Lion Dog
DateTang Dynasty, 618-906
Object NameDog
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 152 × 110 × 80mm
Base (Width x Depth): 82 × 62mm
Base (Width x Depth): 82 × 62mm
AcquisitionBeatrice Claeson Gordon Bequest, 1990.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS015036
About MeChinese lion dog, which may have been a gift to a shrine or temple. Chinese burial practices had two main components: tombs with their contents and ceremonies to honour the dead which took place in temples and offering halls.Exhibitions
Tang Dynasty, 618-906
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
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Tang Dynasty, 618-906
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty Qianlong/Jiaqing Period, 1736 - 1820
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
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