Lot 5026. A rare Jizhou reverse-painted 'lion' vase, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); 20.7 cm. Lot sold: 352,800 HKD ( Estimate: 20 0,000 - 300,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2021 Note: Boldly painted in swift brushwork with pairs of whimsical Buddhist lions...

Lot 173. A gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel 'Lion' vase, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; H. 22.2 cm, 8¾ in. Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 EUR. Lot sold: 7,560 EUR. Courtesy Sotheby's. depicting four multi-coloured Buddhist lions frolicking among auspicious...