Chinese Ming Dynasty Cast-Iron Guardian Lion Statue
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0227 |
| Estimate | $4,000 - $6,000 |
| Opening bid | $2,000 |
| Auction | Asian Antiques, Fine Art & Estate Jewelry |
| Date | August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | COAUCTION |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois |
An antique Chinese hollow-cast iron statue dating to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), modeled as a recumbent guardian lion (shizi or foo lion). The expressive figure features an open mouth, prominent
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