Lot 48. A rare 'Yue' 'lion' candle stand, Western Jin dynasty (265-317); 19 cm, 7 1/2  in. Estimate £15,000 - £25,000. Lot sold 18,750 £(21,474 €). © Sotheby's.

the rotund body with combed mane and supporting a tubular aperture on the back, the head raised facing forward with large bulging eyes and a broad mouth open to reveal the teeth and fangs, all standing on four small clawed feet, covered overall with a pale olive-green glaze