Two large Buddhist lions made of sancai-glazed biscuit porcelain, China, Kangxi period (1662–1722) Glazed in green, yellow, and eggplant, the lions sit on openwork rectangular pedestals, their heads turned to the right and their mouths open, revealing their fangs and tongues. One rests its right paw on its cub; the other on an openwork ball. Several old collection labels under each base. Height: 42 and 43 cm One is broken and has been reattached. There are missing pieces on one tongue, the fangs, and the curls of the manes; chips.
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€1,000 - €1,500
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32%
Two large Buddhist lions made of sancai-glazed biscuit porcelain, China, Kangxi period (1662–1722)
Glazed in green, yellow, and eggplant, the lions sit on openwork rectangular pedestals, their heads turned to the right and their mouths open, revealing their fangs and tongues. One rests its right paw on its cub; the other on an openwork ball. Several old collection labels under each base.
Height: 42 and 43 cm
One is broken and has been reattached. There are missing pieces on one tongue, the fangs, and the curls of the manes; chips.
Sale
Tuesday 10 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris