Likely Ming dynasty (1368-1644), a ceramic Buddhist lion with golden yellow and green glaze, seated on a half moon tile, the lion has bulging eyes, straight mane, large claws, set into a bronze floral cast lamp base, single lightbulb fitting runs up beside the roof tile, no shade.

HOA 18 1/2 in., Roof tile only 12 1/4 in.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

Roof tile has multiple chips and losses to its front and back paws, its ear, and its tail; scattered losses to glaze; bronze lamp base with some pushes.