A pair of Chinese Dehua-style porcelain guardian lions
Republic Period (1912-1949) or later
Each appears unmarked
The glossy white ceramic lions, each usually depicted with both the typical attributes of a male and female pairing, and set upon a porcelain pedestal decorated with cherry blossoms in relief, each on a wood plinth base, 4 pieces
Each on base: 16.25" H x 4.25" W x 6.25" D approximately

Each overall fair to good condition with shelf wear, scattered minor scuffs, scratches, and inherent firing flaws commensurate with age. Each with multiple cracks and separations at the junctures to the interior and exterior inherent to the production process. One lion with a pinhead-sized spot of oxidation to the glaze on the upper left leg, recto. Possible repair to one lion as it appears to have been re-adhered to the porcelain base with an adhesive. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.