AN AMBER AND GREEN-GLAZED POTTERY 'LION' PILLOW Jin Dynasty Modelled as a recumbent lion, the head turned to the right, an elaborately curled tail wrapped around the rear haunch, supporting a shaped rest with impressed floret motifs, decorated in deep amber and green glazes. 19.5cm (7 1/8in) long. Footnotes: 金 赭綠釉佛獅枕 Provenance: Acquired in 2000 (collector's notes) Published and Illustrated: M. White, Beasts at the Whites' House: A selection of ceramics from the Whites' House collection, vol.1, n.p., 2020, p.91 M. White, Living at the Whites' House: Ceramics from the Mary and Peter White collection, vol. 4, n.p., 2023, p.156 Lion shaped pillows were popular in ancient China, acting as auspicious and protective companions that would ward off evil spirits during the night. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing