Pair of Chinese Lion Dogs
DateQing Dynasty, late 19th century
Object NameLion
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationsCeramics
AcquisitionBeatrice Claeson Gordon Bequest, 1990.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS015037
About MePair of Chinese lion dogs, which were favourite gifts to shrines and temples. This pair probably date to the late 19th century and were intended as souvenirs.Exhibitions
Tang Dynasty, 618-906
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
Tang Dynasty, 618-906
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Late 19th Century
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, c.1795
19th Century
19th Century
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Qing Dynasty, Guangxu period, 1875-1908
Tang Dynasty, 618-906
