明 素三彩狮绣墩MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)The stool is potted in a barrel form with recessed neck and rectangular top and base. The centre of the top is pierced with a cash medallion encircled by a square section with canted corners of stylised bats in flight. The vertical edge of each canted corner is moulded in high relief with a lion mask. The square base is surrounded by a raised band of lotus petals, the shoulder with a simulated stool cover bordered by ruyi-head motifs.19.? in. (49.5 cm) highDetailsThe stool is potted in a barrel form with recessed neck and rectangular top and base. The centre of the top is pierced with a cash medallion encircled by a square section with canted corners of stylised bats in flight. The vertical edge of each canted corner is moulded in high relief with a lion mask. The square base is surrounded by a raised band of lotus petals, the shoulder with a simulated stool cover bordered by ruyi-head motifs.19.? in. (49.5 cm) highProvenanceK.Y. Fine Arts, Hong KongThe Ronald W. Longsdorf collectionSold at Christies Hong Kong, 9 July 2020, lot 2832Conditions of SaleFAQsThis lot is offered by Christies Hong Kong LimitedChristies Hong Kong Limited22nd Floor Alexandra House, 18 Charter Road Central, Hong Kong , Hong KongPhone: +852 2760 1766 Fax: +852 2760 1767