Blue and white porcelain “Foo lion” figurine, with Ming seal

Porcelain figure, glazed in cobalt blue underglaze, depicting a Foo lion or “imperial guardian lion” in a vigilant pose, sitting on its hind legs on a circular base, with its head and tail raised. The body is modelled with details such as the mane and claws. The base bears the inscription “大明宣德年制” and old collector's labels.

Size: 13.5 x 11.5 x 11 cm