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The stylings of this piece are from the Western Jin Dynasty (265-420 AD). Original pieces were used specifically by court officials and the griffins were protective creatures.
Our Chinese agent secured it from a private home in Lishui in the Zhejiang Province. It appears to have been repaired at one time. Age unknown but perhaps the 1940s. 8.5″ tall x 9″ at widest point. Overall, in good condition.
Item Number: V-1470
Provenance/Origin: China. From a private home in Lishui.
