Lot 149. A puddingstone figure of a seated lion, Five Dynasties (907-960); 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm.) high. Estimate HK$80,000 - HKD 150,000. Price realised HKD 100,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The muscular beast is shown seated with forelegs stiffly braced atop a rectangular plinth with its mouth open in a roar above a short beard and the face carved with fierce expression.

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 6 April 2015, 22nd Floor